On the Rocks

We got up and took showers in the motor home since there was no hot water in the house. We had to wait until the plumber came to repair the valve from the water heater to the house before we could go on our hike. He finished around 10:30, and we were off to Vasquez Rock Park. The kids went wild climbing up to the peaks. Emily got sick and stayed in the Suburban to sleep. They climbed until about 2:00 when we had lunch of egg salad, chips and an apple. Emily had brought all of this. The kids had found a cave so we ate in it. It was a very enjoyable day for everyone. We were overdressed, thinking it would be cool as it had been since we arrived. Instead it was sunny and very warm. We came home and Evelyn and I dressed for church. We had planned to go for dinner somewhere, but were not very hungry, having eaten so late. We also had a difficult time finding the church we wanted to attend for the Maundy Thursday service. It was a very inspiring service in dialogue between the pastor and the vicar, emphasizing the importance of the sacrifice Christ made for us. His sacrifice made peace between us and God. It makes Easter--Resurrection Day--more exciting. We left there and drove to the place where the Beelis square dance each week. It was fun to see them playing together. It is also a blessing to see how happy Emily is in her family and spiritual life. We don’t get along well with her husband, but so what. We will be gone from them and her happiness is what is important. It is also a blessing to see what a great mother she is. She never seems to get flustered and knows when to let the children go and when to reign them in. She never once tried to protect them today while they were climbing. She has great faith in God’s protection and their ability to function on their own.