Raining and Reading

It rained really hard tonight. Downpour actually and we had to drive home in it. Potholes turned into pools of water, frogs outnumber pedestrians, and the jungle sparkled with fire flies through it all. Darkness without street lights makes for an interesting guessing game of where the usual bumps and dips are. Some spots were deep enough that a wave of water splashed out away from the car and turned our headlight color red.

Earlier we'd been in Tamarindo when the clouds rolled in. We were swimming at the Diria and suddenly this on slot of rain started to pummel us. Laughing we all scurried into the pool where the water was warmer then the rain. Swimming in the rain is kind of strange, wetness upon wetness without holding your breath. I haven't done that in a long time. Once the lightning started we evacuated quickly, don't want to be in a pool when that strikes. I actually got cold but the locals told me to enjoy it. It won't happen often.

So as I've enjoyed my time here, I've come across several books that I would like to recommend. One is titled, "A Chance to Die" by Elisabeth Elliot. Robin actually gave it to my mom as a Christmas gift and after she read it, she passed it along to me. Thanks Robin! It tells the true story of a woman missionary by the name of Amy Carmichael and her service to those in India. Talk about a woman in touch with God. She was so strong and confident in the Lord that he did amazing things through her. It is a heavy read, but will revive your soul with passion and fire.

The second is called "Bridge Called Hope" by Kim Meeder, who runs Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, a place that rescues horses and heals broken souls. It is a collection of short stories by the author about how God works through the horses to show others love and understanding. I was balling through most of it, the stories so touching, and I'd love to visit the place some day. It is located in Oregon. Anyone up for a road trip? This is her second book, the first called "Hope Rising" is still about the ranch, but I haven't read it yet. Kind of hard to find books down here.

So if you have a spare moment and are browsing the library shelves, look these two up and you'll find a refreshing connection with our Lord and Savior. If anyone else knows of good, Christian books, pass the titles along. I might not be able to find them down here, but I'll definatly keep them on the to read list!