Tibetan Photos in The Mission Gallery

During my 2005 and 2007 trips to Tib*t I had the opportunity to take a lot of photographs- the memories of these trips are held within the impact of each photo. During the week of March 10 I, with Steve's help, selected six photos that I wanted to display in the art gallery of our church, The Mission, in Vacaville. We printed, matted and framed six of them.

This is one of the 20x16 photos that we have on display. Another day, I'll share the amazing story of the young Chi*ese woman who stood repeatedly in front of one of the photos and cried - truly an amazing story.

The day that we actually hung the photographs, March 13, was the day that there began the violent outbreak in Lha*a and other regions both within TAR (Tib*tan Auto*omous Re*ion) and in Chi*a, as well as many other locations. Many of the Chi*ese in Lha*a were killed, as well as Tib*tans. All during the Way of the Warrior conference (Mar 13-15) - which happened to be during the conflict, hundreds of people stood in front of these photos remembering the peoples of Ti*et.

This is one of my favorites... A young six year old boy on pilgrimage around the J*kang Tem*le where much of the burning and violence took place. Keep the missio*aries there in your thoughts and pr*yers.

Just Taking A Drive

I managed to get Steve out of the house and away from some things he wanted to do around the house and on a drive around Lake Berryesa and Napa the other day. As we drove through Winters we came along this beautiful orchard we couldn't resist snapping a photo of.

There was no need for many words, we just took in the amazing beauty all around us and enjoyed being alone together. Every now and then Steve would stop and say, "that's a great picture, wanna few shots?" I love my Nikon!

A New Friend

During the month of February, I stayed with Deryck and Amanda in KC to be around during the delivery of Anna Joy (February 7). It was a great time of being with Avalon Grace, the kids, Gerry, Juan and Beulah, our friends and of course time in the prayer house.

One of the highlights was meeting Shelley Paulson, an amazing person and photographer. We had the opportunity to share Sunday lunch together and a chat over coffee with Gerry about my art and creative expressions. Shelley and Terrie are from MN, but took three months to be at IHOP in the Commission program, that Gerry helps to facilitate.

Thought you might want to look at her photo blog and the pictures she has taken of Deryck. She would like to photograph Avalon as well.

I hope to get some of my photos of Avie and the baby up when my "real" computer is up and running.