Still trying to digest last week. Accomplished three life goals in one week. We hiked the Grand Canyon rim to rim. We rode a mule around the rim. And we did a helicopter ride over the Canyon.
I actually cried when the helicopter flew over the Canyon. Can't put into words the rush of worship I felt. I'm sure part of the emotional response was physical exhaustion. We hiked out of the canyon earlier that day. But I was absolutely overwhelmed by the grandeur of the Canyon. What a Creator!
One of my roles as a parent is to create memories. And one of the ways you do that is via shared experiences. This trip was more than a trip. It was part of the year-long discipleship program I've been doing with Parker. We still have a few more things to do before Parker accomplishes the three challenges I set out for him at the beginning of the year. But this trip was the reward. Proud of the way my son has grown this year.
Thanking God for some unforgettable memories!
I actually cried when the helicopter flew over the Canyon. Can't put into words the rush of worship I felt. I'm sure part of the emotional response was physical exhaustion. We hiked out of the canyon earlier that day. But I was absolutely overwhelmed by the grandeur of the Canyon. What a Creator!
One of my roles as a parent is to create memories. And one of the ways you do that is via shared experiences. This trip was more than a trip. It was part of the year-long discipleship program I've been doing with Parker. We still have a few more things to do before Parker accomplishes the three challenges I set out for him at the beginning of the year. But this trip was the reward. Proud of the way my son has grown this year.
Thanking God for some unforgettable memories!
5 Comments:
oh man! wish you would have had andrew peterson's song "nothing to say" while you took that journey! oh my goodness - it is SOOOO worshipful and perfect for that experience... here's a little teaser:
Hey Jamie would you mind
driving down this road awhile
Arizona's waiting on these eyes
Rich is on the radio
And I think we ought to take it slow
Arizona's caught me by surprise
Hey Jamie have you heard
A picture paings a thousand words
But the photographs don't tell it all
I see the eagle swim the canyon sea
Creation yawns in front of me
Oh Lord, I never felt so small
And I don't believe that I believed in You as deeply as to say
I reckon what I'm saying is there's nothing more, Nothing more to say
And the mountains sing Your glory hallelujah
The canyons echo sweet amazing grace
My spirit sails
the mighty gales are bellowing Your name
And I've got nothing to say
No, I've got nothing to say
.....
And there's more - GO DOWNLOAD IT TODAY! IT WILL BRING BACK THE RUSH OF EMOTION YOU FELT! It's one of the most worshipful songs that reminds me of the wonders of living in Arizona. I bet you'd feel the same for your visit. :)
Heidi Jo
Mark,
Just watched your vid from Arise on discipling your kids, discipling your son...thank you!
"Creating memories" - my daughter turned 12 today. You have encouraged me to be a better dad!
sounds like you guys had a great trip!
year-long discipleship program huh?
Is this a program you came up with or are you using a book or some other resource or what? I'd be interested to see a post on that.
tim
Tim,
I've read a few books that have inspired me, but it's something I came up with myself.
If you search the blog I've blogged on it some over the past nine months or so...
Blessings,
Mark
Mark,
So great to hear you mentoring your son in the great outdoors.
It really pays off in the long run.
Any blisters?
Thanks for the blogs.....great read.
Steve Lummer
Prescott Arizona
www.stevelummer.wordpress.com
www.prescottfirst.com
www.bombaz.net
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