I wish I had the words to describe the beauty of the scenery that surrounded me as I looked over the lake. The sunset was full of brilliant colors and there was a calm feeling that filled the air. It had been one of those trips that I'd always wanted to do, canoe camping at Shoshone Lake. Getting the permit for this trip was easier than expected but finding people willing and able to come with was near impossible. Why doesn't everyone get summers off like I do? Luckily, I have a retired aunt and uncle who are still in good enough shape for all types of adventures. I learned a lot about life from the stories and experiences they told, but it was here, as I sat on a ledge, looking out on God's creations, that I discovered for myself, a great lesson about life. The hills surrounding the lake were filled with pine trees and yet I noticed that they weren't in perfect lines. In fact, there were small sections where the trees had burned down years ago and trees here and there that had just gotten old and had fallen down. Then I noticed the hill to the side of me that showed signs of a small rock slide down to the lake. Nature does have a sense of order to it, but it's also got flowers scattered her and there, trees and rocks dispersed throughout in no particular order. It's the randomness makes it unique and breathtaking. Isn't that just like our lives? Things don't always go according to what we plan, yet most things tend to work out in the end and even produce better results than what we could have imagined. Nature is the perfect example of this. When destruction happens, instead of fighting against it, nature just lets it happen, realizing that there is some bigger plan involved than just the here and now. Realizing that a tree that falls down will provide needed minerals to the soil. Realizing that some of the biggest destruction creates the canyons that millions come to admire. What some might call "destruction" actually added to the beauty. Now when I don't understand why certain things are happening, or aren't happening in my life, I just remember to "let things be". Trust in God and He will make my life beautiful. That's what I did when I received what I thought to be the most intimidating calling of Sunday School teacher- sure I teach elementary school, but those kids will believe anything you tell them, being a Sunday School teacher means that I have to get up in front of my peers (I leave the role of center of attention to my roommates) and know enough about the Old Testament to keep a lesson going. That's what I did when things at work didn't turn out the way I thought they should. Just keep going- you'll find a reason for everything eventually.