Norma's Wanderings around a small section of Montana |
PROMPT January 3rd If you had a portal that would instantly transport you to one specific place on Earth whenever you wanted, where would you want to go? You can use the portal as often as you want, but it will only transport you to the one location you choose and then back again to where you came from. I would like to go to Gardiner, Montana. I spent many years there, many happy years at the entrance to the first national park in the world, Yellowstone. It holds a special place in my heart. So, with all the special places on Earth, why there? I guess it would have to be the mountains. Where I am now there are no mountains nearby. The first time we drove into Gardiner I felt that I was home. I loved exploring Yellowstone. And once we had hiked over a hundred miles, then we started exploring the forests outside Gardiner. We worked in reservations in Yellowstone for several years then managed a motel in Gardiner for eight years. Those years were spent sharing our love of the area. I enjoyed telling tourists about Yellowstone and Montana. But if we enlarge our choices and could be transported anywhere, without limits as to time and space, then I would like to go to Heaven. It is a real place that is promised to us in the Bible. |
PROMPT January 2nd 2020 is finally in the rear view mirror... what’s ahead for you in 2021? So 2021 is to be the great year to replace 2020. And so it may. Every year we hope is better than the year before. For me, I’ll be another year older. Perhaps a bit wiser. I’ll continue on with my volunteer work. Perhaps I’ll be in another community theater production. But after the deer massacre last year, I don’t know. I anticipate doing another remodel project. The last one we hope. I will plant another garden. Perhaps battle grasshoppers again. My grandson is going to the Marines. We’ll see how that turns out. My mother isn’t doing well. My sister wants me to go back for a few days to do some respite care. My granddaughter graduates high school. Perhaps I can go see that. Last year I wasn’t able to see a grandson graduate. My other grandson hopes to start his EMT career. I pray for that to happen. But what really matters is that I will be one year closer to meeting Jesus. I believe His return is imminent. I know many have thought that in the past, but all the signs are here. But even if I happen to pass away in 2021, I will be finally at peace. Even so Lord Jesus, come. |