803. The prairie sky – is high and wide deep in the heart of Texas.

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The sage in bloom – is like perfume deep in the heart of Texas.

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The stars at night – are big and bright deep in the heart of Texas.

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And after 16 days in Europe – we’re finally back home, safe and sound, deep in the heart of Texas. However we’re exhausted, have mountains of dirty clothes to unpack and wash, and there are over 7,000 emails in my inbox. Sadly, I don’t think I could never catch up with all that, so I’m just going to start from scratch today reading your new posts and comments. I pray that all of you are well. I’ve missed you and your posts and am looking forward to re-engaging with “y’all,” as they say down here in Texas. Love, Natalie

We praise you and thank you Lord for all your tender mercies and protection these past sixteen days!  “I will praise God’s name in song and glorify Him with thanksgiving.” ~Psalm 69:30   ✝

*All images via Pinterest.

799. By train from…

Strasbourg to Offenburg…

 
Offenburg to Düsseldorf…

 
And soon to be back via an airplane in the USA.

 
For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways… -Psalm 91:11

I stand in awe of the Lord God again and again for Your angels have followed us everywhere we’ve been and gone on this trip. Thank you, Jesus! We love you, we adore you, and we praise your holy name!

798. Soon to be homeward bound…

Here’s a few last images from our Rhine River cruise that ended today. Au revoir to the ancient castles, the multitude of vineyards, and the lush green beauty of this part of Germany.

  

 

 

As with any journey, there are always lovely and not so lovely people who cross your path, angels who protect and guide you, images and interactions that touch and change you, positive and negative experiences that forevermore color your world somewhat differently…

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words but my words will never pass away. -Matthew 24:35