The desert shall blossom and rejoice! Note how sparse the green against the soil. Oddly, the rock gave the plant shelter, maybe even support, to grow and flower. No, I haven't keyed it out yet.

About 10 more days of services now. Numbers diminish, enthusiasm is high. Another priest arrived today, but what we'll do with two Father Mikes is a mystery.

Tomorrow, I take another group to the back country - and hope to see something I've not yet seen this go 'round. The days start early, as I am showing up at 7:00 and 7:30 and 9:00 for duties. That means as 9 pm arrives, I'm checking out.