Prayer Island Workday 6/20/09

Wow. Still trying to grasp how big God's blessing has been on this Prayer Island/Memorial Island project. Family, friends, Bart and his crew, men in the program, and extra hired help worked from 8:00 to 3:00 pm planting all the plants, making new planting beds, spreading dirt and mulch. As tired as I was, I stayed on the island until after 9:00 pm still working to adjust lighting, etc.

Sunday at 5:00 am, I was back on the island. What a special time for me. Father's Day, and the message I got was "all is well" . I know Chris has found the peace and joy that he could not find here, and as a father, even one grieving, I can still rejoice and be glad in what God has done for him despite himself. As I watched the sun come up from the bridge to memorial island, I just prayed that others can meet and hear from God in this sacred place as I did that morning, and in their soul, be assured, that all is well as He works out his plan and purpose for their lives.

Still trying to gather up all the photos to share with you from this day. If you have taken some and can share with me, please e mail them so I can add them. Thanks. Will update shortly. In the meantime, enjoy a few before and after photos.

Love to all,

Dean