Adventures

Being in Hawaii for only one more week there are some things that I need to really soak in before I leave. This picture was taken one of the first weeks I was here on island. The waves were much bigger then and they would just come in and crash against the rocks. I have never experienced something like this until I came here. The expression "where the mountains meet the sea" is a reality here. The mountains are beautiful also and I will miss seeing green everywhere.
Another one of the beautiful things that I am going to miss is the rainbows. You hear about Hawaiian rainbows but you really can not understand how cool they really are until you see one for yourself. This picture does not do ANY justice to the beauty of this double rainbow. If you look slightly to the left of the dark rainbow you can see a hint of the other one beside it. I bet God really has fun making the rainbows here. I have seen some of the coolest kinds. On day I saw one that draped across the mountains. Like God just painted a rainbow on the mountains. Most of the rainbows I have seen have been so bright that they almost look neon, they are so dark. I will really miss the constant reminder that God ALWAYS keeps His promises. Even when we do not see how the situation is going to turn out He is always faithful. A quote that I have been hearing for several years now, I just heard it again recently at a time when I did not understand some things going is "God is always at work." I was really confused the other day and a friend told me that and it always takes me back to His promises.
"Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine! When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, nor will the flame burn you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel your Savior...Since you are precious in My sight, since you are honored and I love you, I will give other men in your place and other peoples in exchange for your life. Do not fear, for I am with you."
Others things I will miss is the trees. The trees are so unique and beautiful here. This is a picture of a Asian Pine. They grow everywhere and are really pretty. I never knew how fascinated in trees I was but I have really enjoyed seeing and learning all about the trees here. They are really cool! What I will miss most of all is the friends that I have made here. They have been a encouragement to me and have shown me God's love in so many ways. They will be missed greatly!
On a lighter note, this is a picture that I took at Bellows Air Force Base. It is a bicycle sort of thing. It seats 4 people. Two in the front and 2 in the back. This is the closest thing I have seen that makes me think of the Flinstones. Every person has peddles, and they all peddle along done the road. I think it is mostly just used for recreation but I thought this was so cool that I had to take a picture of it. Nikki, wouldn't this be a fun way to get to your reception after your wedding on? I would do it in my dress. Or the guys could peddle for us and we could just ride! What do you think?
Anyway, I hope everyone has a wonderful day! Love you all!!!