Our time is winding down...we leave on Friday!Today we went to Keflavik and to the Blue Lagoon. We visited the church in Keflavik and learned what they're doing in this time of financial crisis. After that, we drove along the coast, stopping along the way to see a fault and a lighthouse. The view around the sea and lighthouse was GORGEOUS!!! The sun was in the perfect position, and because it was raining, we caught glimpse of a beautiful rainbow. I got video of it below!! It was so beautiful, once again, I came to appreciate how amazing God's creation is. I loved how the rainbow came down to the bottom of the lighthouse...two forms of light side by side. It was really cool! The waves crashing up against the rocks was amazing as well. This was only the 2nd time I've ever been by the shore....so it was beautiful!

As many of you know, there was a huge earthquake in Haiti yesterday. That has been on our minds since Wartburg has students there for Jterm. We were watching CNN this morning and I was very saddened at the devastation that happened there. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Haiti and with those studying down there. What a time to be down there... Iceland sometimes epxeriences earthquakes, and there are volcanoes that could erupt at any minute as well. Life is so delicate, and so unexpected, and things can change so quickly. It's a very scary thought. On that note, I will end this post in prayer.

Gracious God,
Please be with the people of Haiti. Comfort those who have suffered loss, be with those who need healing, and be with the volunteers from all over the world who are responding to this disaster. Please also be with the families of the students who are studying in Haiti. Let your Spirit work in them to provide healing and comfort in body, mind, and spirit. Please also be with us as we spend our last days in Iceland. Grant us safe travels and grateful heart. I ask all these things in your Holy and Merciful name, Amen.