Signs of Spring

I know this is not a fitting picture for a post title "Signs of Spring" but even as I write this, I am looking outside at a snowstorm. I just took this picture today. It is supposed to snow most of the day with accumulation up to 5 inches I think. So far this month, it has snowed at least a little bit almost every day. There have been a few exceptions, including last weekend and we definitely took advantage of the nice weather. My poor tulips which have been coming up nicely keep getting covered in snow.

A few weeks ago we had a college group here and we took them on a hike on the ranch. It was a nice day and its always beautiful at the top of the ranch.

We went on a bike ride on Friday evening and on Sunday afternoon, John played tennis, and we went to Missoula to enjoy some fishing and shopping, and also watched part of a triathlon. We didn't catch any fish, but it was a nice day down by the river anyway. John had planned a fishing trip with another guy for today, but obviously that didn't work out. We are really looking forward to the warm weather sticking around, but are glad to have the snow because any precipitation we can get now will help this summer. So, I guess we will just wait a little longer for spring to really stick here. I think spring is the season that just gets pushed aside. One day its still winter and the next thing you know its summer. Spring is not really a season, but more of a few random days spread out through the "spring" months. We will enjoy what nice weather we do have, and appreciate the snow and rain while it is still coming. Aren't the mountains beautiful?



We have less than 6 weeks of school left! We are excited for a change of responsibility for awhile. Summer break also brings many exciting things, such as family visiting, summer work groups, camp, fishing, etc.

One last thing... This is a rough time of the year for many of our students. I don't know what causes it, but many of them are really struggling right now. Keep them (and the houseparents, and the rest of the staff trying to work with them) in your prayers.


Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. ~Ephesians 3:20-21