To Dakota and Back with Dad #4

I started reading a book called "Sacred Romance". It talks about intimacy with God in very profound way in how we all have adulterous moments (some more than others) in our relationship with God. Intimacy is dangerous period as it requires being known which requires being transparent and vulnerable. ICK! I am finding that as I gain intimacy with it translating to more meaningful and intimate (not sexual) realation with others in the body of Christ. I see that especially in my realationship with Dad. I always felt that I had to create this person for my dad to be proud of as I find that God loves me with all my flaws I also find that so does Dad. As God becomes my everything and one might think that there would be room for earthly relationships I find my earthly deepening and becoming more numerous.
Here South Dakota the presence of God seems blaring. The pace and lack of distraction seems to help me listen Him better.
Going Big and going home wednesday

To Dakota and Back with Dad #3

Sorry for the delay in Blog entries. Just figured out how to get the internet here in Timber Lake S.D. (not really a lake and no timber- it's on the prairie). I see God in so many ways. I came here with Dad to help Aunt Emily (90 YEARS OLD - climbed up on the roof last fall to patch the roof).
My aunt has taught me what a life of faith and works looks life and how it blesses everyone around. My dad seems so vibrant here. He is being a good son to Aunt Emily. Yes son. Genetically just his aunt. They have awesome relationship. My dad has taught me that loving someone means more than just uttering words and bible verses (I'm good at that). It means being present and sometimes fixing a toilet.
Going soooo BIG-

Dakota and Back with Dad #2

Again , Dad is talking to me as I write this. He lecturing me about morality and taxes right now.
Today was awesome. Except for breakfast. I learned that I am becoming way too much like my dad. Actually not all bad.
On a spiritual note: God is soooo good. Many people in the parish I serve are going through emotional and spiritual hardships. But God is assuring me that the work He has began He will complete BECAUSE HE IS FAITHFUL! Sooooo good. If you are reading this and you are going through stuff - I love you and am praying for but God the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit loves you more than I ever could - he is helping and healing- NEVER GIVE UP!

OK - About breakfast. Biscuits and gravy is an American institution and there should be federal laws to control who prepares this delicacy. The folks at a certain restaurant in Rawlings Wyoming need to be stopped. I think there was nutmeg in the sausage gravy some where mixed in amongst the pooling rendered animal fat. But the lady was sooo nice - really. I couldn't tell her that she was disgracing America. I ate it all and am still tasting it 14 hours later. Did I tell you that it was taupe in color and not the traditional off white of most country gravies. Maybe they are not from America. I know I'm nuts and that I make way too much of things. Hey but I had some killer Bison Chili later.
Going Big on the Prairie.
Keep praying

To Dakota and Back with Dad #1

I am on a road trip with my dad to South Dakota. We were on the road at 4:30am. I immediately took a nap (uh- I wasn't driving). I woke up and dad was pretty chatty (still is he's talking to me as I write this). Stopped for food and I was given 30 mins. to go into the Bas Pro shop (I only used 15). I think I finally convinced Dad that no one is chasing us. You have no idea how wonderful it is traveling with a pound and half of old fashioned beef jerky. Oh and hangin with Dad is good too. Staying at Little America in Wyoming- VERY NICE for 80 bucks-it would be nice for 110. I think we'll get to Aunt Emily's place tomorrow. I know my dad is sad about Uncle Paul's passing but he doesn't say much. Every once in while he recollects something about Uncle Paul, pauses and wears one of those painful smiles- you know the kind - they feel warm yet kinda make you sad at the same time
More tomorrow. Please pray for us.
Going Big all the way to Dakota
North what ? no such thing