On our drive from Yosemite to Cody, Wyoming we passed through the Absaroka range. . These rugged cliffs are home to the largest bighorn sheep herds in the United States. High on these cliffs the sheep are protected from their predators.
I’m thankful to God for the following five where and with whom I feel protected.
I’m thankful for my home where I am protected from the elements.
I’m thankful for my husband with whom I feel safe and protected.
I’m thankful for our local police, our state police, our border patrol who work hard to protect us from harm and who help us in crisis.
I’m thankful for our military who protect our freedom and our country.
I’m most thankful to Jesus and what He accomplished on the cross, for being my Savior who protects me from isolation and separation from God.
What or who makes you feel protected?
Linking up with Amy at Love Made My Home and with Susanne at Living to Tell the Story for Five on Friday and Friday’s Fave Five.
The truck attack in Nice, France is just horrible. I feel so sad for all the people who were struck down in the midst of happy celebrations. Praying for the families that are forever changed by this. Make peace with the one true God and hug your loved ones.
Your trip sounds very interesting, great mosaic.
The people of Nice are in our thoughts as France comes to terms with another terrorist attack from an enemy within.
Ellen b. I appreciate your five, and how you used the protection of the sheep as a springboard for considering how you feel protected. I am reading Phillip Keller’s book about how understanding a shepherd’s job enriches an understanding of Psalm 23. I have not heard about what happened in Nice and will go check now.
I have just heard the news, the families and friends of those affected are in my prayers. Such a sad loss.
It is terrible news from Nice, there seems to be a different tragedy every week at the moment. This is a lovely five and has made me think of things that I grateful for too. Also would love to visit Yosemite, have a great weekend xx
There seems to be so much hatred in the world at the moment but I hold on to the fact that there is more good than bad, although this is so often tested.
That’s a great mosaic. I remember seeing big horn sheep on our trip out west many years ago. I think I would have the same list as yours, and certainly am grateful for that list.
Five wonderful things to be grateful for in such unsettling times:)
Beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing!
Yes dreadful what has happened in France. Thank you for sharing your five on friday, i looks amazing. Leah x
Great mountains.
I am so sad and depressed because what happened in Nice. Have no words.
Lovely five … thankful … yes! Difficult times call for beautiful pictures and words.
I am thankful for your friendship and your list, as I’m grateful for all of them, too.
I am thankful you can be here with us and sharing and being blog friends. As well as the things on your list. Thank you for joining Five On Friday. I hope you have a good weekend. xx
Hi, nice to meet you through Amy’s Five on Friday! I’m in Oregon.. you live in a gorgeous place.
absolutley horrible what happened in beloved France. BUT God is still good and is still in control. And this really is just more signs that the end is near.
LOVE your vacation photos! Yellowstone is on our bucket list if we ever get out of the Northeast to travel far west! lol
What wonderful scenery! I do love to see places I will never get to myself–barring winning the lottery, of course!
What a wonderful trip! Great photos. I particularly loved reading the things you are thankful for. We always need to remember that we have so MUCH to be thankful for. God is good!
I am thankful for those as well – and I so agree with your last paragraph.
What a great post, Ellen! So much to be thankful for. Love your pictures too. I visit the States a lot through your pictures. 🙂
A great list of five and yes the attack in Nice was awful. It’s hard to find positive news at the moment.
Certainly He is our strong tower.