Well, we got off to an early start today. We said good bye to Chuck, a local pharmacist who was in the site next to us, who had been very freindly. He caught us in the middle of our family prayer and this sparked a little conversation, so we gave him a pass along card at Martha's suggestion.
Stopped at Devils Tower and hiked around the base. You can see that thing in pictures and movies, but until you see it up close. It just isn't the same. There were several climbers on the rock and each of the straiations you see are actually big enough for a man to fit inside . Adam earned his junior ranger badge by answering questions and drawing some pictures.
The landscape is much more beautiful since we entered the Black Hills, as we approached western Wyoming it went from rolling hills with green grasses, wild flowers, red soil, and ponderosa pine to the more familiar western high plains desert.
We drove through Deadwood on our way out of the Black Hills and I have to tell you,
If Wild Bill Hicock had to get shot in the back he could not have picked a more beautiful place to do it. The town sits in a valley surrounded by the blue green of the mountains, the soil is a deep red and the cliffs that practically surround the town are steep and deeply weathered.
We had a blow out on the tailer, Rebekah and I had it changed in 15 minutes. We drove about a mile and I had a distinct impression to stop and look at the tire again. I listened. One bolt was gone, one was three quarters of the way out and the last two were loose. Do you get the feeling that Angels are watching out for us? I do. This trip has been very stressful for me. Being responsible for taking care of five other people at home is one thing. This is all together different. I'm glad we are doing this as it is really bonding us all together in small and profound ways, but I have to rely upon God and Prayer not to pull over and call for someone to just bring us home : )>
We are at a KOA In Buffallo, WY tonight swimming, showering and provisioning for Yellow Stone.
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