I don’t pray as
often as I once did, but for those of you who believe in the power of prayer or
the sending of positive energy, St. Louis could use a hand. Chelsea
Evan’s husband, fellow ERT member Justin, is undergoing surgery today to repair
the tendon in his hand. I overheard it is going to be a 3 hour process
and it will be a good 3 to 4 months before he regains use of it. I’m
wishing him a speedy recovery. Also, Haley has been having a hard time
with her class. Lend her your strength and support as this week has been particularly
tough on her.
Well, here we
are again. Cape Girardeau. I can now spell the place with ease but
saying it is another matter. Our first service project was over at the
LaCroix Bluff Conservation Area. The place put on a vibrant display of fall
colors… made me mourn the loss of my camera but at least I got to see the
spectacle for myself. Imagine a picture frame of red and yellow leaves of
varying hues surrounding a downhill glance at the Mississippi. It was
gorgeous… Then there were those pesky Autumn Olive plants trying their best to
photobomb with their green and silver leaves. As much as I love those
colors, I’ve been pricked by one too many of their thorns to show the trees any
kindness. Tomorrow, a red dawn will rise for the invasive species.
I’m trying to
determine which is worse: barbed wire or thorns. Both are in abundance in
our service locations and I’ve had the “privilege” of having both wrapped
around my legs. You know? I think the thorns actually hurt more
than the wire. Granted the barbs were so old I broke a couple by
unknowingly moving through them. Still, Mother Nature 1, Mankind 0.
Think we will stop the tally there as Man is competitive and Mother Nature
deserves a fighting chance.
That about
rounds up our first day. No movies tonight although we have a special
movie picked out for tomorrow. It’s going to be great. Sending all
the well-wishing I can muster back to St. Louis. Night all.
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