Colorado Springs

Sister-in-law Dee took Nancy on a walk through Garden of the Gods

We are enjoying a few days in Colorado Springs and are staying with Mike's brother Scott and his wife Dee.  Colorado Springs is as beautiful as we remember, especially with the fall colors.  We were saddened, however, to drive through the area affected by the forest fires the past two summers.  Many homes are being rebuilt, but the effects are still visible throughout the area.  The fires came within blocks of Scott and Dee's home and we thank those who prayed with us for them during that dangerous time.

The area is still recovering from last year's devastating fires.

The Gateway Churches invited us to come speak to them on Wednesday evening. We had a great time with them.  Many of our long-time friends from Colorado Springs were able to come.  Among them were Dick and Ruth Douglas who have had a positive influence in our lives and ministry. Mike worked for Dick in the Regional office during the years we lived in Colorado Springs and Mike took two memorable trips to Africa with Dick.

Dick and Ruth Douglas enjoying desserts at Gateway Church

Friday we head for the Black Hills of South Dakota.  Friday evening we will be speaking to a group of long-time friends in Custer. Saturday and Sunday we will be at the Open Bible Center in Rapid City. We will be going from beautiful Colorado to the beautiful Black Hills.  We are blessed.