Greetings from Sedona, AZ!  This has been a very relaxing trip and I have had the great pleasure in getting to know a wonderful group of new people.  We have been enjoying the sights as well.

The night we arrived in Sedona, Arizona. The view is amazing. There is a gift in seeing other parts of the United States that show the true majesty of God.
Neal and I at the Grand Canyon. I’d hate to think what would have happened had there been a strong gust of wind!!

 

 

The Grand Canyon is a great example of God ‘showing up’ within nature.  Though it is clear to me that God makes His presence known to me through messages given by others I have recognized moments such as seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time and being swept away with the power of Awe & Wonder by His great artistry.  The couple that was with us stood mesmerized and Alice suddenly spoke up and summarized it best, “How can we grasp such a work of God so intense and vast?  To know that there is no other way for this to be formed than by the hand of God.”  Amen! 🙂 

Picture just don’t do it justice. To see the depth left me speechless. (Yes, even ME without words!)

 

Neal, Alice and Jimmy. Take note…Jimmy holding on for dear life to the tree! 😉

Another treat I received today was finding out the podcast interview I did with Jerry Weber on CatholicRevolver.com has been posted.  He does a monthly podcast where he features a few interviews with Catholic authors.  In this 101 episode of Catholic Revolver Jerry interviews Emily Stimpson who wrote “The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide for the Single Years” and the second interview is with me.   I am always grateful for the opportunity to spread the word on Hopeful Hearts Ministry.  This particular interview was taped a few months back.    

I have also updated the CAMPAIGN to raise funds for Hopeful Hearts Ministry.  I’ve added the fact that I am in the process of writing a BOOK ON HOPE.  The funds raised will also go towards this endeavor.  Please take a second look and forward on to your friends!  Help to get the WORD OUT on how to find Hope in the Hopeless

Enjoy your weekend and be sure to take note of all the ways in which God is showing up for you! 

Blessings

Shannon