Wagons Hooo! Part 5

I know, I know. Mt. Rushmore was NOT part of the Oregon Trail! We just had to slip off the beaten path to see this great landmark. I have to tell you, this was one of the places where my faith in humanity was really restored.

We stopped in at the Crazy Horse exhibit first and that was very beautiful. So awesome to read about the Indians of North America and the artwork and sculptures were incredible.

We then continued on to the Mt. Rushmore national landmark. We all piled out of the big truck and set off to gaze in wonder at this gigantic sculpture. I think there were just about every people group from the world there to view it along with us. We heard so many different languages and everyone seemed to be in awe of the artwork before them. Made me feel so proud!

We hiked many trails and then of course, we hit the gift shops. All of us were standing around, deciding what to do next (if you're a Wright, you know this is the way things are done, dadgummit!) when Joel decided he needed to take a pee. All of a sudden my father-in-law nudged me and said, "Watch Mom!" We all looked over there and there was my sweet mom trotting right into the men's restroom after her son. We waited a few seconds and out she trotted again...with a very red face!! Joel said he was kind of surprised to see his mom come in as he was peeing but greeted her none the less.

After spending several hours at Mt. Rushmore, we decided to head back to camp. As we approached our vehicle we saw that the dome light was on and the passenger door was wide open. With horror we realized all of the valuables we had left behind in the truck: cell phones, credit cards, purses, some cameras, etc... I felt sick inside. Rats. Traveling so many miles only to have this happen. Crap. We got to the truck and looked inside. NOTHING was missing! Not one thing!!! It was beyond belief and proof again of God's incredible care in the lives of His children! I wonder if when we get to heaven, will we see a replay of this event? Will it show our gigantic guardian Angel sitting in the cab so that no thief dared approach?? Who knows.. We all gave a huge prayer of thanksgiving!!!

On the drive back to camp God blessed us further by putting a huge herd of buffalo right in our path!! What a treat!!

Remember to look around you - He is giving you presents every minute of the day! I don't know why the Creator of All Things loves us so much....but He does!!!