Monday, June 9, 2014

Journey on the Wind





(if you can't see the video, go here  http://youtu.be/ICdcwQZzUeQ )

“Yá'át'ééh abiní....a Navajo Good Morning!

After our final 8 hour journey through the Rockies, we arrived!  The St. Christopher's Mission sits in between the beautiful red rock of Utah.  Soaring over our heads are bluffs and birds, clouds and, at night, stars!  Oh, my, but you can't imagine the stars.  Beautiful.

Upon arrival we had a bit of time to explore.  A few climbed the mountain, peering down to us below.  Chores were done and camp was set up.  

After great debate on how to name the teams (Disney Films was soundly defeated), the teams were set up to names of Rock Bands.  You will hear the names in the songs of the videos.  But in the meantime, they are:

  • Journey
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Zeppelin
  • The Rolling Stones

We are all quite comfortable as the Mission embraces us with warmth.  Most are in the Community Center which has plenty of room and two showers.  When lights went out last night, it was many a wearied head that hit the pillow.  

But before that we had a wonderful dinner prepared by Chef Brad and Chef Al. We were treated to beautiful guitar music from Father Cary, a self proclaimed Parrot Head.  He was amazing.  We sat outside under the vesper skies, the pentecostal winds drawing us near, listening to the sweet guitar sounds and voices of all.  Father Chris reminded us that the winds brought us here.  And, here we are, right where we are supposed to be.  

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