In Plane Sight

I shared this story with my dear friend, and feel I must share it with all of you who will read. I hope you understand the release I experience as I push the "publish Post" button. I am shutting the window shade and trusting once again. Daily trusting.

When we were flying from Colorado three nights ago, below us was a storm going on. The clouds were a transparent carpet showing the power of lightning over and over. It was like a chorus echoing with strength and crescendos. Jacob was sitting with me and was a bit concerned. He being by the window could see the power and might, and also the there was lightning straight ahead, couldn't that be bad for the plane? He asked. I leaned over and commented on how beautiful and powerful God is. That we were getting just a glimpse of His touch and creative love. The pilots knew what to do, so I began to pray out loud for Jacob ending with praising God for His Majesty, and love for us.

Jacob, as soon as I said "Amen", shut the blind and never gave it another look. Friends this spoke to my heart. I have gone through storms, but while above looking down upon the remnant of storm, I can see Gods' hand at work. There is a spiritual battle going on, and Gods' power and might always wins. I can shut the blind now, even as the storm brews around, and place all trust in The One. The I AM. He knows and sees. I can feel the turbulence, I can see the markings and hear the thunder, the Lord even warns us we would experience this kind of hting but I can also rest in the peace He gives.. How? I have been praising. Praising through it all. Giving God the glory, even when I can't see. Especially when I can't see, because I know the One who sees. El Roi. My God who sees. Glory!!!

The view from the Retreat House "The Hideaway" in Monument Colorado!! 

Emma and Marli became instant friends. Marlis family just returned from many terms of service in Africa...they are Salvation Army Officers from Canada! 

The Teen class from our trip to Colorado! Yes,that is our Sarah on the far left...that is not a political statement!! 

Real Camping!!

Well the days of a pop-up or a travel trailer (with Air-Conditioning) are over for the Wittenberg family! We have returned to the realm of tenting! Enjoy these pictures from our recent camping vacation to Florida! Hey Adam, can you keep up??

Emma and Dad "Go Phillies" (note the hat!) 

Getting ready for a full day of sun and fun!! 

The Wittenbergs at the Coke tasting station with drinks from all over the world....Very sorry to say there was no Limoonaad (Estonia)! 

Can you name these TWO Princesses?? 

Can you name this Princess??? 

Cousin Adam giving Emma a ride ( a free ride!) at Disney! 

Susan and Jacob showing their serious side!! 

Emma holding one of her new friends.... 

The Wittenberg camp-site in nice cool Florida! (not!). Had a great time...complete with blue jays, cardinals, rabbits, egrets, lizards, spiders, etc.!! 

Moms 85th Birthday

We had a wonderful family reunion at Larry and Lynne's house in Reading Pennsylvania to celebrate moms 85th birthday!! We thank God for our praying, faithful mother, for the sincere faith that is in her. It was a great day! Keep her well Lord, and bless her abundantly.

The Morris "clan" Nathan and Pat, Erin and Cyndy. 

Moms brother, a.k.a. "Uncle Jimmy". 

Twins seperated at birth?? No, Its Cousin Bill and Dan!!....Please note the political statement on Dan's hat!! 

Larry and Lynne and their crew (ltor) David, Danielle, Adam, Stacy and Chris. 

A nice group picture at Moms 85th birthday party!