Well I just spent an absolutely blessed weekend with friends and family in Vermont, skiing for Parkinson's Disease Research (www.movingmountainsfoundation.com). Having been holed up in my office or in my studies for these winter months, I can't say that I've had time to enjoy winter sports, so this weekend was heaven for me. Snowshoeing, skiing, enjoying crystal clear skies that allowed us a view from the summit of Sugarbush that stretched for MILES and nights with more stars than one can count; it was AMAZING!
So in my traditional way of doing things, I'm back from Vermont, off to the Adirondacks in a few days and then off to Israel on an interfaith trip with Hendricks Chapel (hendricks.syr.edu/jerusalem). We've been preparing for the past few months, sharing perspectives on Jerusalem, our faith traditions, and mediation in general, and it looks to be a fascinating trip. Please pray that it will be a great opportunity and a great experience overall.
I haven't honestly prepared mentally for this trip, and I'm looking forward to being blown away by walking the same city that Jesus walked and seeing the place that has so much significance to my LORD. Can't wait!
As my Mac is out of commission and I will be at the mercy of others' computers, please check the above site as our group should be posting photos and blog entries throughout the trip.
That's all for now!
