BRIGHTER TOMORROWS

Gratitude

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PHOTO 1 – A reminder as we close out a year and begin a new one, to start each day with God, Grace and Gratitude.  One of our past retreat group calls their retreat, “BRIGHTER TOMORROWS”.  I always look at each year as a marathon (having completed 100).   Getting to the finish line is an accomplishment as you have to navigate steep hills, potholes, detours, covid and headwinds, as well as the joy of sunshine, tail winds, down hills and encouragement  from family and friends.

So:  Some reminders from the Bible to guarantee Brighter Tomorrows:  1) Be Not Afraid….Lo, I am with you always….Castings all your care upon me…. Fear not, I am with you….Let not your heart be troubled. Don’t believe the song that says, …From now on your troubles will be miles away. As the sign says in Cabin Coffee –“Choose JOY – give thanks.”  Let’s all work on our words for the coming year that they would be True,Kind,Necessary.

PHOTO 2 – Big God, Big Dream, Big Community.   Excited to give you an update on the three cabins.    After months of waiting we have heard good news back from the MPCA, etc.  Here is their quote, “dry trace report was discussed internally and determined that the Groundwater Impact Assessment permit requirement is now complete.” Now we can go forward with other issues regarding the building permit.  Hopeful we can get together in person maybe March with more good news. Hang onto those shovels.  Will keep you updated. God is good.

PHOTO 3 – Now with snow and cold weather, we have started snow tubing and horse drawn sleigh rides. Fences are up, tow rope is on and the 100 tubes are full of air. Check the website and book your tickets online for your family or call our office for a company winter get together. Ironwoodsprings.com 507 533 4315

DECEMBER – December is one of my favorite months. Jode and I get to spend more time with family and I personally soak in as many Christmas songs as possible on Christian radio. For some reason they never get old but each year they become more special and uplifting. So one more time to listen to ‘Oh Holy Night’ by Carrie Underwood