Wild, Wonderful Wyoming

Our little convoy was making good time in the 20 degree winter weather. We were cruising down the country road, going 45 mph through the falling snow as we made our way towards the metropolis of Torrington, WY [pop 5,000 and change] for our Sunday AM service. And then we met a snowplow.

The truck and the SUV slipped and slid a bit as they turned to avoid the snowplow, but the minivan didn’t do so well. The slight turn to the side initiated a slide that left the minivan off the road and down a slight bank. 25 minutes later, the minivan emerged onto the road again, newly adorned with chains for traction. At this point, an executive decision was reached: the roads were very slick and retreat was sounded. All three cars negotiated u-turns in the middle of the icy road and started back. The entire trip took 2 hours, and we went nowhere! This was our experience of wild, wonderful Wyoming.

Our guest house near Prairie Center, WY is pretty much at the outer fringe of civilization. No internet or email, and only the AT&T cell phones get coverage here. But it’s a refreshing place. It’s great to be in the middle of nowhere, and look for miles without seeing but one house, a clump of trees in the distance, and nothing else man-made except for fences. It is good for the soul. It feels like the soul can expand and relax. The Lord is truly good to allow us these times to refresh and re-tool. There is much waiting for me when I return to Virginia Beach – but for now, I’m enjoying the wind, the drifting snow, and the time with my family. My God, please receive my thanks for this gift.