July 5, 2007
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Fire works.
4th of July. The fireworks at Springdale were beautiful, but then they ignited the dry desert shrubs and sent a blaze sweeping over several acres of hillside. We were evacuated calmly and the fire was put out eventually, but we never saw the grand finale. I guess they can save them for next year’s fire. Or show. Why the town decided it was wise to shoot fireworks when the National Park fire danger sign reads “very high” with an arrow pointing all the way to the top of the hazard index- is beyond me.
Life in the park continues to be hot and punctuated with beauty, which includes the beauty of the individuals presently working there. Church services have gone really well, and I have enjoyed the informal atmosphere and visits with random people from all over. This week, none other than Phil and Tong Park joined us for worship time. They spent a few days visiting me, replenishing me with sheets of seaweed (which I eat like chips) and good conversation. We went on a hike when the moon was full and visited neighboring Bryce Canyon. I liked Bryce, but Zion is where it’s at. So, another week, another happy-go-lucky e-mail, and another holler to all you kids out there to stay in the shade with a carafe of lemonade.
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Hey Adam! Your “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” book arrived today. Too bad I haven’t finished all of the other ones or I would certainly ask your permission to open this package and read it! When are you coming back to GR? Do you want me to send this to you at Zion? Did you get my other package with some of your mail? We’re still struggling with our crazy wireless internet. It appears only you and Tim have the ability to use it. I really should get on the phone and figure it out but after your experience of hours on hold makes me a little hesitant to try it – that’s probably their strategy in order to avoid having to help too many people. I hope things are going very well for you and I especially hope your poison ivy has cleared up. I would have sent this via email but I don’t appear to have your email address. Hopefully, you check Xanga once in a while. See you soon!
Sharon