Rowing Along the River

"For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse." Romans 1:20

One of the best memories I have is from St. Croix. As part of a summer program held by the high school, bunch of us students joined together to learn about science in nature. The first night, as always, was tough. With the heavy rainstorm, I woke up to seeing the window fall on me. Luckily the window was a hopper type, so I did not have to decorate myself with glass shards and stitches the rest of the camp. All sarcasm aside, the weather was actually wonderful the rest of the days.

I especially remember the rowing trip down the river. My good friend Dieter and I got on a boat, and we were to simply row along and enjoy the scenery. There certainly is something about water that calms the spirit. At times forceful, at times serene, the river would gently pull us towards, while other times, we would force ourselves against the current. At one point, we were just rowing like crazy that we missed a deer sighting. We got yelled at for not paying attention, but it was okay. We were having so much fun anyways.

Nearly half way around the trip, the water suddenly went shallow. We got to get out and walk along side the boat. The trees would at times provide cover. The rocks were certinaly one great percussion group. We also got to see a turtle. They sure were fast in water.

We eventually ended up covered in sunburn, but everything was just completely worth it. Memories like these brings gratitude in my heart, realizing there is a greater world outside our civilization.

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun." Psalm 19:1-4