by Sharon O | May 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
The first full day of exploring began with the aquarium.
The day was sunny and we got there a little bit after it opened.
I really enjoyed the displays and the assorted fish and sea creatures in a natural habitat setting.
I didn’t realize there are two kinds of divers. One for cold water diving and one for warm water diving.
They had divers inside the aquariums cleaning and maintaining the displays.
It was really fun to watch them sometimes they even waved at us.
The water front was also a favorite of mine. The weather was perfect after many days of rain. We were so glad we got there early as the morning moved near the noon time we were noticing many school children coming in, by the time we left there were probably over a hundred little people in there. It was definitely time for us to leave.
by Sharon O | May 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
The original plan was to head to Seattle for our brother in law’s birthday by train.
He wanted to do the Amtrak train ride and experience traveling that way without a car.
About 24 hours before leaving we were told they had a landslide on the tracks and we couldn’t go.
So refunds were given and we drove their car to our ‘destinations.’
The traffic was horrible, and very fast I had to work really hard at not being too nervous.
Our condo was very nice on the 7th floor. In the middle of the downtown district.
this is looking to the left of our room.
This was in front of our window
this was to our right at night.
this was also to our right.
this was a dome that was being built by Amazon the daytime picture.
Every where you look there were big tall buildings and the noise of the city.
There were very few moments of quiet, sirens and tall buildings were the main part of staying downtown.
We stayed at the same condo which was also home for many people, for four days.
The room was very clean and very nice.
Our first day was full of driving, it took about 4 hours to drive from our town to downtown Seattle.
The next day we saw the aquarium, the Space needle and Chihuly gardens and glass museum.
The adventure continues as I show you the pictures.
by Sharon O | May 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
I can’t believe I have not written in this space since Easter.
We have been very busy doing retirement living, and weekend softball tournaments for one of the grand daughters.
We did go up to Seattle too, it was a four day vacation sight seeing the area.
We will be going to Hawaii for a trip too.
We have never been there and hope for a safe flight and fun travels.
Then sometime in the late summer we will head up to the San Juan Islands.
I love the water ways and being near the water.
My husband went back to work two days a week so that throws a damper on some of our travels, but it also helps us pay our bills.
We have enjoyed this season of our life.
Seattle space needle
by Sharon O | Apr 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
[Acts 1: 3
He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days (remember 40 days is very significant to the stories)
and speaking about the kingdom of God.
So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?”
7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority.
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
9 And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.
10 And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes,
11 and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven?
This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”]
Wow I read this and I am amazed, that for forty days after he died and resurrected, he appeared to them sharing many things with them.
THEN He was lifted up… right before their eyes. Can you even imagine? Can you even think of how awesome that would have been?
I remember when I have watched a balloon or a kite leave the hands that were holding it, and I watched as it drifted up higher and higher till it can no longer be seen.
Wouldn’t that be both amazing and confusing to see a cloud drift him up higher?
This is JESUS who they were just talking to.
Then two men appeared? Could they have been angels? we aren’t told.
He rose from the dead and left alive, as he moved higher and higher into a space they could no longer see.
How amazing and wonderful this whole story of love is for us.
I cannot imagine this whole scene unfolding.
by Sharon O | Apr 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
John 20:
[18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”—
and that he had said these things to her.
19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”]
Not too different from the time the angel stood with Mary and said, “don’t be afraid.”
CAN YOU IMAGINE? HE STOOD AMONG THEM.
[20 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side.*
Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.
21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.”
22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”]
He knew He was leaving and also knew the power for them to share with others, would come from the Holy Spirit.
I find it fascinating that he BREATHED on them.
Reminding me of a song we sing in church that says, “It’s your breath in our lungs as we pour out our praise.”
The story continues.
[24 Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came.
25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.”
But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.”]
I don’t really blame Thomas for questioning. Anyone who were there would have had the same reaction.
[26 Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them.
Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” 28 Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!”
29 Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me?
Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”]
Wow he did the same thing two times. Joining them in the room with the doors shut and locked.
Yet, he appeared and stood among them. Not only did he do that, but he addressed Thomas in the very matters of the heart way that only he would know how to do.
Our Lord and our God… knows what we need even if we never say it to him.
A wonderful love, and caring Father.
