Hiking at Bryce; Rappelling at Zion

What an amazing few days we had hiking in Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park in Utah. Bryce is amazing -- you can't even imagine ever seeing anything like it and photos can't even capture the beauty. I felt it was like Sedona on steroids (and I LOVE Sedona!). The longer you hiked, the more amazing the canyons and sculpted rocks opened up. I will never forget this place and can't wait to come back!

Rappelling was CRAZY AWESOME. I was SO SCARED to back up over the ledge of an over 80-foot canyon. By the time I reached the bottom, it was so exhilarating I was shaking like a leaf from the excitement! By the time we did the third cliff, I was pushing off the edges and felt so much more in control! I am SO GLAD I didn't chicken out!!!

Viva Las Vegas!

We went for a last minute trip to Las Vegas. It was so awesome that Pastors Jeff and Diana Budzinski invited Daniel to share his vision for Compassionate Touch International (http://www.compassionatetouchinternational.org) at their Church. Daniel had a great word for the congregation from Nehemiah and Ezra. It was a moving time at the altar making new commitments. Seeing Jeff and Daniel and Diana all ministering together was powerful.

We went to a very sad goodbye dinner for Gary given by a few of his HP friends and associates. It was very emotional for me to say goodbye to such wonderful people that have been such a huge and amazing part of our lives.

It was wonderful to be with Gary's parents and Jeff and Diana's family. We are so happy when we can see them and cherish any time we can spend with them!