I was at my best friend, Joanna's house on January 1st of this year. I met her great-aunt Sharon. She was an exceptionally nice person and somehow in our conversation I asked her where she was from. I quickly learned that she was from Phoenix, AZ. I then told her that we would be doing a revival there, and that I would like to meet up with her. 

I wasn't real sure if it would work out but got in contact just before we left for AZ. As we were traveling to Arizona, we began texting back and forth. What I wasn't expecting, was for her to invite me to a wonderful day out with just the two of us. She ended up taking me on a beautiful cruise boat up the Salt Lake River on the Tortilla Flats. The day couldn't have been more perfect. It wasn't too hot but yet it wasn't too cold. There was even a breeze and the boat ride was simply majestic and wonderful!  Even got to see a bald eagle! So anyway. She did so much for me!!(such as take me out to lunch, take me on a boat ride, and a train ride, took me to ice-cream, etc, etc, etc,. ) It gave me a wonderful opportunity to see more of God's creation and have the excuse to take more pictures… Thank you so much, Sharon… you sincerely spoiled me rotten:)

the train ride we went on.... 

saw this interesting plant while on the train. can't even remember what kind it was but thought it was worth posting...

Sharon's beautiful car... :) and the neat scenery around it! 

scenery on the way ... probably my favorite picture from the day! I love this picture... I think it so displays God's beauty

The Cruise Boat, Dolly, that we went on.... We had such a gorgeous view

Here is the spot where we saw a bald eagle. The tour before us saw an eagle flying in the air with a fish in its mouth... now that would have been awesome to see!!  

Here Sharon is with me...