Never Failing Love: Crested Butte, Colorado

Today, my heart and mind have been wondering to Colorado. What a wonderful place! God's creation at its finest. I can remember as we drove from Pueblo, into the mountains, through Salida, then into the back country thinking to myself, "Could there ever be a more beautiful place in this world?" We drove over such high peaks, over snow covered mountain tops, through beautiful valleys, saw rushing rivers, and rambling creeks. We passed through tiny quaint towns with the most charming buildings. The people were so kind every where we stopped. And horses! So many horses. Every farm, every house had a horse or two. I truly love horses. Their soft noses, the way they smell, brushing them, saddling them, their soft whispering nay when they see you coming, their rippling muscles. Needless to say, as we took that drive, I felt like I was in heaven.
When we arrived at our first destination, Crested Butte, I can remember driving through that lovely town and feeling a strange sense of belonging. Home. It felt like home. So strange how a place I have never been before could feel so familiar. The culture is entirely different from our southern culture. Yet, I felt like I belonged. As we checked into our condo that night, tears welled up in my eyes. Tears of awe. I was totally in awe of God and His creation, and the fact that He would allow me, of all people, to partake in such beauty.
I am going to share more from our journey as time goes by, but for now, I want to stay in Crested Butte. The wildflowers were in full bloom, the trees were incredible, and the views were stunning. We had Mountain Blue birds nesting in our vents. So we had the pleasure of watching the mom and dad come in and out and feed their babies. The dad would stand watch over the nest. We could almost always spot him keeping a keen eye on his nest, and his babies. Then on our last day there, 2 of the birds were pushed from the nest. They landed on our balcony. We worried and fretted over their safety. But their parents were never far away. They came and fed them on our balcony, until the day we left. The owner of our condo emailed us later to let us know that she saw them fly away a few days later.
So many metaphors for that story, and other experiences we had in that lovely town.
If you ever have a chance, visit Crested Butte. It's an experience unlike any other.
Today, I needed the peace that those memories brought. Life brings so much sorrow, and grief and suffering. But today, briefly in my mind, I could return to Crested Butte. And feel the peace of that place. Thank You Father for the love you show me. I am so humbled that You allowed me such a great visit. Just think, Heaven will be far more beautiful, and lovely. And I will see You face to face. I can only imagine....
For now, indulge me as I share a few pictures....enjoy!