Laramie, Wyoming

Nebraska wild life consists of long legged gray looking birds that swarmed and swooped over the highway and landed in fields. What are they? I did see some some recognizable animals: cows and horses :-). Again, I thank the Lord there was very little wind today...a good travel day through NE. Most of the trucks and vehicles coming East were packed with icicles and snow! I heard at the truck stop that I-80 was closed last night....and if today were yesterday I would of been finding different lodging. So, again, I thank the Lord for the timing of the storm, and the safety in travels today.

I just HAD to stop in Sydney NE--the home of Cabela's :-). I wandered around for about 2 hours and came away with some socks, a rod tube, and a z-rest all for under 40 bucks!! I was pretty happy with my bargains from the bargain den that's for sure! It felt good to stretch my legs and enjoy God's creation that is mounted and stuffed. Beautiful and fascinating!

So what was that huge beast on the hills next to the highway after I entered Wyoming? The one that as I looked to the left I steered to the right and those rumble strips got my attention back on the road?! Wasn't a deer that's for sure!

Gladys took the foothills a little slow--so tomorrow when I hit some bigger up hill grades going into the mountains I am pretty sure we'll be able to check out the scenery real well since we won't be going 60! Your continued prayers for road, wind, mechanical and personal safety are much appreciated!

The view has been incredible today. I have never been this far West (that I remember what I saw), and the hills, fields, rock formations, snow, ranches, trains, animals, and the sunshine were delightful for my eyes and heart. I'm thinking that tomorrows views will be even more spectacular!

I enjoyed the many phone conversations with different family members today---it was fun hearing about what was going on with them, and for me to give them a "picture" of what I was seeing.

Hope this makes sense, I'm bushed and headed for a good nights sleep!

Keep smilin' and lookin' to Jesus with me!