As the calendar turns to its final quarter, we start to think more of cooler days and colder nights. Our travels in 2014 have taken us to a wide range of weather conditions and while we have not experienced the extremes of over-100 temperature, floods, tornadoes or super-extreme cold while on the road, we have had a chance to use our space heater, propane-powered furnaces and our roof-mounted air conditioners and open windows to find comfort from the discomfort outside.
Last Friday we had 90 degrees with over 60% humidity and were sweltering with our outdoor activities and the next day we woke up to 59 degrees, rain and nearly 100% humidity. We went from shorts and t-shirts to long sleeves, rain gear, blankets and sweaters, and from air conditioning to almost needing to fire up the furnace. And yet I have difficulty understanding how a body with a core temperature of 98.6 can be comfortable in the summer at an indoor of 75, but in the winter can't tolerate an indoor temperature too much above 69. Warmer in the summer and colder in the winter. And our animals here at The Great Passion Play wear the same "clothes" regardless of the temperature, weather conditions or level of activity, day or night. Can someone explain?
Today was wonderful and we were able to go about our activities in comfort but did run our air conditioner at 78, when we came inside for lunch, while it was the same temperature outside. Don't ask, I can't explain it. We are looking forward to the fall colors here in northwest Arkansas. We're told they are beautiful. One of our cast members just returned from a trip to Ontario, Quebec and Vermont and they said the leaves are turning already. The seasons move ahead and God orchestrates it in such a way that we are able to move ahead with it. We pray for those who are going through the extremes, something we have experienced several times in years past, but we know that even in those tough times, God has a plan which will ultimately be for our good. He knows what's best for us. Thank You Lord for Your provision, protection and grace which sustains and comforts us in every situation and circumstance. Praise You, Lord.
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