Washington, DC

 Hello everyone!

It's difficult to believe we are at the end of October and the cold weather is finally rearing it's ugly head here in Pennsylvania.  Saturday was an unusual mid eighty degrees and I was not mad about it.  We joined our church on a bus trip to Washington, DC.  A two hour drive in a very uncomfortable school bus made my butt feel pretty numb and sore but once we arrived to the nation's capital the fun started.  

We first went to the Museum of the Bible, which was a first for our family.  Six floors filled with a lot to see we didn't even have time to see most of it.  We learned history of the old and new testament, saw some old Israelis artifacts and even saw Elvis Presley's Bible.  We also took a virtual ride that took us on a journey through D.C that showed us where Bible verses can be found.  It was quite an experience.  

Then we walked a half mile to the Capitol Building.  We all took a short tour through the building and enjoyed the beauty of its history.  There were many things about the Capitol that I did not even know, or at least remembered if I ever learned it.  For one, there was a tomb area built for the remains of George Washington but he died before construction finished.  He had wished to have been buried at his home in Mount Vernon and his family honored that wish.  The State of Virginia refused to dig up his remains and relocate him, which was a good choice.  At the top of the Rotunda is a beautiful picture that is the size of a basketball court.  In it you see a picture of Washington, the only one looking down at everyone.  I'm not sure if my pictures are large enough for you to notice.  

When we left the building we all gathered outside and prayed for our nation, the president, and all leaders.  I believe in prayer and our nation certainly needs it.  It was a wonderful experience for the kids and I'm glad we had this chance with them.  They seemed to enjoy themselves.  We have been to DC before on our own and we plan on going back.  Hopefully we'll be able to see more of the museum and some others as well.  

"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord" -- Psalm 33:12