Palestine

Palestine, TX that is 😋

We woke up on Tuesday morning

feeling rested and ready to get out of the apartment

so we headed off to 

Palestine, TX

about 95 miles from the Boys Ranch

the weather was sunny and supposed to be in the mid 60's

definitely a great day for a drive.

We packed a small ice chest with water, cheese, beef sausage stick, 

some protein bars and a few other things

and off we were.

The drive was wonderful.

First we listened to the six Christmas CD's we had,

then changed them out to gospel ones.

We love to sing while we are driving

and today was no different.

One thing we noticed today in our drive

is that there are a lot of small cemeteries throughout the area.

We didn't stop today to walk through any

but we have before. 

We read the dates and try to imagine what their life

had been like.  Maybe next time.

We got back to the apartment just after 5:00

and the weather was definitely changing

as the wind was picking up and the air was quite chilly.

One thing we always do

before heading out for a trip, whether just into town

or out and about like today,

is PRAY.

In my scripture reading today I was reminded

over and over how God is our protector.

First in,

and

We may not always know what He protects us from,

but sometimes we can imagine.

Tonight on the news there was a story about a man with multiple guns,

the SWAT team responding and closing down Highway 45

for a few hours ~ one of the routes we had thought of taking

was Highway 45 

BUT GOD

protected us as we came home a totally different route.

One of our many discussions today

was about 

"BUT GOD"

for where would we be without God.

Our strength comes from Him.

We are thankful today that God

encouraged us to go a different route

and brought us safely back to our little apartment.

What are you thankful for today?