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As we were leaving Canada Emma gave me a birthday card to open on my birthday, which was still a month away. Here is the card.

Emma also shared an excerpt on the Joy of Pioneers. Enos Mills (1870–1922), an explorer of the Rocky Mountains, reflected deeply on the pioneering spirit. His insights still resonate today—many of our efforts don’t unfold as we expect, yet some far surpass our hopes. These unexpected victories make the journey of following Jesus into uncharted territory worthwhile.

How does this speak to you? God moves through willing hearts—He has no hands, feet, or voice apart from those who yield to Him. And you are perfectly positioned to love those He longs to reach.

Our grandchildren are doing what they can to embrace their calling. Right now they can lift their heads. God has placed them in a world of indescribable beauty—a vast planet filled with water, plants, and animals, spinning around a massive ball of fire. Within this immense playground, they will make choices that shape their journey, leading them to stand tall on that final day… and we are cheering them on! “And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done” (Rev. 20:12). Can you feel the drama? “…AND THE BOOKS WERE OPENED…”. All our lives are a preparation for that day and whatever lies beyond.

May God grant you the best week ever! Rick and Deanna.

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