Tag: river

montana moment

montana moment

For the past two summers I have been part of a team that has done some very special work at a camp in Montana. This camp brings together siblings that have been separated in the Montana foster care system. It is a beautiful thing to love on the campers and treat them to a few days of fun! It is also a bittersweet time with these kids, recognizing that some see their brothers or sisters only at this time, and, many have some very hard back stories. We have also enjoyed taking hikes into this beautiful part of the world! If you ever have the chance to go out to Montana, be sure to visit the Custer National Forest.

river eagle

River Eagle

Fly, River Eagle, fly!

a little morning glory

Taken at a favorite spot alongside the Illinois River on one of my early bicycle rides. In other news, I may not post for a while as I am heading out to Montana with a team to minister at a camp for kids in the foster care system in grades 3 through 12. This is the second summer we are dong this and we are looking forward to loving on the campers.
Taken at a favorite spot alongside the Illinois River on one of my early morning bicycle rides. In other news, I may not post for a while as I am heading out to Montana with a team to minister at a camp for kids in the foster care system in grades 3 through 12. This is the second summer we are doing this and we are looking forward to loving on all those kids! Hopefully I will be able to sneak in a post or two. Take care everyone!

river tree

Normally, you can sit at the foot of this tree and do some fishing. We have had lots of rain - and flooding - in Illinois this summer...
Normally, you can sit at the foot of this tree and do some fishing, reading, meditating, singing, writing… well… you get the idea. We have had lots of rain – and flooding – in Illinois this year…

Illinois River Bridge

Illinois River Bridge

I posted an image of this bridge here. This is a favorite destination on a hike that features the I & M Canal, and a train tracks. The bridge spans the Illinois River and I think it would be cool to climb those stairs…. it would also probably break some local ordinance or law! So… why not??

tranquil morning

It was foggy in the area this morning, with almost no wind and a peaceful river...
It was foggy in the area this morning, with almost no wind and a peaceful river… great conditions to ride…

Bridge Reflections

Just an image of one of the supports for the bridge that spans the Illinois River in Morris, IL.
Just an image of one of the supports for the bridge that spans the Illinois River in Morris, IL.

river clouds

It wasn't exactly a good day for riding, but for a Spring that just can't seem to find the Midwest, it wasn't so bad. This was taken on the Illinois River Bridge @ Morris.
It wasn’t exactly a good day for riding, but for a Spring that just can’t seem to find the Midwest, it wasn’t so bad. This was taken on the Illinois River Bridge @ Morris.

River Sunrise

It is currently 18 degrees Fahrenheit... seems like Winter just won't leave town. I am eager to get out on my bicycle and go riding to this park along the Illinois River and enjoy warm quiet mornings in the country. If you have our Spring, you can return it... no questions asked. Thank you.
It is currently 18 degrees Fahrenheit… seems like Winter just won’t leave town. I am eager to get out on my bicycle and go riding to this park along the Illinois River and enjoy warm quiet mornings in the country. If you have our Spring, you can return it… no questions asked. Thank you.

Illinois River Bridge

Illinois River Bridge

This bridge spans the Illinois River in Morris, IL, just south of the I&M Canal. I love running and bicycle rides along the canal towpath, and this bridge has become a favorite place to explore.