Like this past week for example. Spending a week with around 400 some teachers from all over the U.S. & elsewhere was definitely a really good, yet sometimes challenging TDA. Learning how to find my way to class included getting help from others. Making conversation and getting to know complete strangers took getting out of my comfort zone. Not being afraid to ask questions was a necessary part of learning. Of course there were times of debriefing and processing what was being learned as well. =) Along with lifting my voice in song to our awesome God with the great big chorus was an inspiring "TDA."
Also going on adventures to another country, (my feet have once again walked on Canadian soil =) and the beautiful PA Grand Canyon. That in itself is a TDA. (stay away from rattlesnakes 101 =) (make sure to not lose your friend in the crowd) (take the road less traveled) (it's the "little" things... that make the world more beautiful. Like loons, fresh baked bread, a shooting star, a black squirrel & making memories while on the road =)
I know the TDA's will continue to come. The times where I'll have to learn to trust more. Surrender more. Press on more. Fight harder. Stay committed. Choose to see the good in the hard. Cheer on those around me. Lean on God & others. I don't know about you, but as hard as they can be I'm grateful for Life's TDA's. For they remind me that I can't do this on my own.
Here are some pictures of the highlights of last week...
How could I say there is no God? When all around Creation calls!
Riding the boat up to the Falls was just an incredible experience!
On our way back to the car we heard the excited cries of a child.. "A rainbow! A rainbow!" =)
When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur...
Mr. Rattler himself... ↓
So just a week ago when we left it was definitely summer & now it's already beginning to feel like fall. Summer always goes by so swiftly! The countdown til school has begun, & in the meantime I'll try to enjoy each day as it comes.
til next time, God's adventurer =)
Hello a Fallower of Jesus Christ. I am a Pastor from Mumbai, India. I am glad to stop by your profile on the blogger and the blog post. I am also blessed and feel privileged and honoured to get connected with you as well as know you and about your interest in loving God and following Jesus Christ. The pictures you have taken and displayed on your blog post are so expressive of God's beautiful creatio. I have throughly enjoyed those pictures of God's creation.I love getting connected with the people of God around the globe to be encouraged, strengthened and praying for one another. I have been in the Pastoral ministry for last 40 yrs in this great city of Mumbai a city with a great contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poorlive. We reach out to the poorest of poor with the love of Christ to bring healing to the brokenhearted. WE also encourage young and the adults from th west to come to Mumbai to work with us during their vacation time. We would love to have you come to Mumbai to work with us during your vacation time. I am sure you will have a life changing experience. Looking forward to hear from you very soon. God's richest blessings on you, your family and friends. My email id is: dhwankhede(at)gmail(dot)com and my name is Diwakar Wankhede
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