Leaving Sinai

Well, we've had 4 nights in the Sinai! I think we've climbed every mountain here and gone through every wadi as well. (valley created by flood waters.) RVL has some amazing footage from the Egyptian desert, so tomorrow, we head for Israel's desert. More mountains anyone?! Egypt has had a very different feel and look and we're all looking forward to a change.

Our biggest day here was climbing Jebul Catarina. It is the highest mountain out here standing at 8,652 feet. It took us 6 1/2 hrs to get to the top, but God got us all up there! 3 hrs. to get down and some wobbly legs too. Amazing that Moses climbed it 4 different times - God could you speak to us on our first time up?! Great analogy for how much effort we will put into hearing from God.

One of our girls got dehydrated on the mountain today. A camel came up to help take her down. She was not impressed with the ride, but I kept reassuring her that even though she was miserable, she'd look back at the day and smile. She's running a fever - we're praying she is better by morning - prayers for Andrea, 17.

We are so excited to head to Israel tomorrow. We love you all and hope all is well at home. While hiking, we share stories of Riverside and our amazing community and all the powerful ways God is moving. Ya'll are famous!

Thank you for your continued prayers! We can't post pictures here, but our friend can on hers- she's putting one of us on it - dirtfromthedesert.blogspot.com - so kids if you read this go give us a smile back.

Blessings and peace,
Cathi