One Part Inspiration...

Sunrise, Sunset No matter what the weather brings, forgiveness can always be found when the sun does it's commencement dance or gives its stamp on the conclusion of the day.  I never tire of the innovative twists the Creator gives to either one of these displays. It calls for a camera to try and capture the moment. 

If you read my last post, you will know that I struggle with trying to be artistic.  God, on the other hand has no trouble in that department.  On any given day, He paints the sky, and bedazzles the trees.   No kindergarten projects for God. 

A few weeks ago, we got notice that Run for Water was coming by our place.    RUN FOR WATER partners with HOPE International to help Ethiopian villagers acquire the clean drinking they need.  This fundraiser was for people who are crazy enough to enjoy running, to sign up and run 5km. 10km,  a half marathon, or a marathon.  [ 42.195 km ]  This year, the event drew 3,500 runners, about 1,100 more than last year. They raised $203,000 for clean water projects in Ethiopia. Last year, they raised $150,000.  Anything to do with Ethiopia is of special interest to me.  We found out that they were running past our house, so we sat out on the newly minted deck, on our swing bench and hooted and hollered for them as they ran.  It was a beautiful morning.  The sun was shining, the breeze was blowing, and it was so exciting to see all these people running past us, in their quest to help a great cause, while accomplishing per...