i love the sun in minnesota, especially during cold seasons. the sky is perfectly blue and the sun is so bright and warm that our ever-present stiff breeze/hurricane-force winds seem much less disheartening.

on sunday i go to california! it kind of snuck up on me. but i am very excited! it's so great, my church is sending me to the worship leaders' conference, plus i get to stay an extra day on each end to see some dear friends. it seems [at least to those of us in the midwest] that friends are spread far and wide.. and any chance to see them is treasured dearly. this will be my last trip to california for who knows how long. someday i'll return again.

I will give You thanks in the great assembly;
I will praise You among many people!
Psalm 38:15