A Counselor’s Dilemma
There were a few times during the trip people invited me to join them for campfire gathering. We shared our stories, jokes around the fire. This is a joke I remember well …
A young pastor and his wife have been married for a few years but there was no sign of pregnancy. The elder pastor of the family asked them to see physicians for checkup. And they did. However, doctors could not find anything wrong physically with either of them. So, they suggested the young couple to see a marriage counselor together. And they did.
After a few sessions of counseling, the counselor knew these two young people were solid and faithful. Therefore, he asked them about their prayer life.
They young pastor said “We pray together everyday. It is important to us”.
The young lady also said obediently “Yes. Every night before bed I ask God to bless us, guide us and watch over us always….”
The young pastor “….”
The counselor “…..”
Last time, I heard this story in a more holy setting. I laughed out loud admiring story creator’s genius and courage of poking fun at themselves. This time, looking across the campfire at this grey-haired and well-suited storyteller, I saw pain on his face and mercy in his eyes. I was speechless wondering how to record this experience with delicacy and sensitivity; or whether to record it at all.
There were a few times during the trip people invited me to join them for campfire gathering. We shared our stories, jokes around the fire. This is a joke I remember well …
A young pastor and his wife have been married for a few years but there was no sign of pregnancy. The elder pastor of the family asked them to see physicians for checkup. And they did. However, doctors could not find anything wrong physically with either of them. So, they suggested the young couple to see a marriage counselor together. And they did.
After a few sessions of counseling, the counselor knew these two young people were solid and faithful. Therefore, he asked them about their prayer life.
They young pastor said “We pray together everyday. It is important to us”.
The young lady also said obediently “Yes. Every night before bed I ask God to bless us, guide us and watch over us always….”
The young pastor “….”
The counselor “…..”
Last time, I heard this story in a more holy setting. I laughed out loud admiring story creator’s genius and courage of poking fun at themselves. This time, looking across the campfire at this grey-haired and well-suited storyteller, I saw pain on his face and mercy in his eyes. I was speechless wondering how to record this experience with delicacy and sensitivity; or whether to record it at all.
Stayed at Illecillewaet Campground in Glacier National Park last night.
Beautiful mountain view from campground.
I have a nice creek front site. 
Take time to cook breakfast before leaving camp ...
An unexpected visitor, little squirrel, comes to visit while I have my breakfast.
He sits at the other end of the picnic table busy cracking his breakfast nut.
An unexpected visitor, little squirrel, comes to visit while I have my breakfast.
He sits at the other end of the picnic table busy cracking his breakfast nut. 
It is an interesting scene. I grab my camera and go to neighboring campsite to take a closer shot.
Suddenly, he runs across the table steps into my plate of food and disappear into the woods.
Well, the evidence of the visitor ...
It rained on and off all morning while I was driving on Highway 1 south leaving Glacier National Park. Rain stopped when I entered Revelstoke.
Ravelstoke is a beautiful railroad town.
Very neat Town Center. I have a big lunch here at a Chinese restaurant and good chat with the owner/chef.
This Sicamous dairy farm was recommended by a visitor center staff. Here, they have delicious homemade ice cream of many flavors.
Passed by city of Salmon Arm but did not stay long.
I stop by at this fruit/veggie center for my dinner supply.
Kelowna is a busy city. Many shopping centers and business buildings along Highway 97.
The campground near Kelowna where I planned to stay did not have space available. I come to this campground a few miles outside of the city.
It has a nice mountain view during the day and ...
city view at night.
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