August 20

I was settling into my chair in the family room a little while ago when I felt prompted to go up to the observation deck in the backyard.

And I'm so glad that I obeyed that nudge because this is what I saw when I got there and looked out across the valley below.

I feel a little bit bad posting this when I know that my family and friends in Southern California are actively dealing with tropical storm Hilary, but that truth doesn't negate my gratitude to the One who made everything for this stunningly majestic view of His creation.