Drizzle, rain and the cold!

We had waited with great anticipation to see Yellowstone National Park and its natural wonders. We have talked about it since December when we began planning our trip. We were so excited to be heading to where it would be cool, in addition to the wondrous sites to see!  We arrived on Sunday afternoon around 1 pm and set up camp. Off we went into town for something to eat. Norm and I settled on Chinese! Yes, Chinese... it was delicious.  And, Dairy Queen as dessert? What more do you want?

Then this morning we awoke to the morning looking forward to the day! Much to our dismay it was cloudy all around us. Weather forecasters said there was a 30-40% chance of rain today. We didn't let that stop us. Off, we went! It began to drizzle as we got into the park. Within a short period of time, it was raining and even some thunder and lightning off in the distance.  Woe is me. I began to complain to noone but the Lord. I don't like riding in the rain, and it was cold--about 55 degrees. Very chilly!  And then, Lord, I do not like the thunder and lightning. With all of it comes not being able to see because if I put up my face shield, the rain hits your face like needles and it hurts!! I wanted to see animals and geysers and more animals. This is what I have been waiting for!!! Whine, whine, whine!

The Lord gently reminded me about how selfish I was being. Since we left on June 9, today was the first day when we were sightseeing that it rained. 'What's to complain about. how selfish can you be?  And, don't you know?  The animals and trees and grass need this rain to survive and be beautiful for you.  Be thankful you are here, Yolanda!'

Do everything without grumbling or arguing,  Phillipians 2:14


give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. I Thess 5:18

The Lord said be thankful that you are able to be here; that you are financially able to take this trip; you are enjoying my creation; and that you are physically able to make this trip.  Quit complaining about this little interruption. 
What a change it makes in your perspective when you begin to thank Him for His goodness and His provisions, for the trees, animals and You!!

I asked the Lord to forgive me for complaining about a little bit of rain and cool and thanked Him that He is willing to forgive when we ask Him to.

Is there something you are grumbling or complaining about?  Think twice and begin thanking God for who He is and what He has does for you.

After all that we did get to see Old Faithful erupt. That was really cool. It erupts every hour and a half and lasts for about 2 minutes.  I guess that's where it gets it's name.

By the way, I did try a buffalo burger today... that was a stretch for me! It wasn't bad, really tasted like a hamburger!

And we finally saw 4 elk, two were a mother and her baby.  How precious!

Tomorrow is another day in Yellowstone.  Maybe some animals will show up!!!