November 25, 2021

Gratitude opens our minds to a universe permeated with the richness of a living God. Through it, we become spiritually aware of the wonder of the smallest things, which gladden our hearts with their messages of God’s love. - Bonnie D Parkin (April 2007)

This trip we’ve seen some huge vistas and trees. Then there have been the little things you have to look for which are just as cool. 

Also - Yosemite is so photogenic. And I can see why Ansel Adams choose black and white. I got back to Vernal Falls. Just as cool 6 years later. The sound of this waterfall is awesome. 

November 22, 2021

Darren’s birthday in Yosemite. Awesome hike from Taft Point around Sentinel Dome and back to TH. Way cool views of Yosemite falls and the valley far far below. The lime green trees were so cool. 

 

November 1, 2021

Woke up to a voice message from Mason’s mission president. What a great surprise to start November. 

“Hey this is Norm Hanson I was your son Mason Draper's mission president Arkansas Little Rock and I do not have his cell phone number.  I'd like to get a hold of him to stay in touch.  If you could give me a call back at 360-890-6553 or just a text me his phone number we sure love to get caught up with a remarkable missionary.  He was a hard worker he should've probably been home for about two years now on we've been home for about a year.”

 

Photo - October 2017