Driving down the two-lane I-5, watching the fields of gold turn into tall fir trees, watching snow-capped Mt. Shasta get bigger, I managed the 6.5 hours from San Jose to Medford, OR. It was a long trip but Shasta Lake was gorgeous — the contrast between the red soil, the dark mossy-green water, reflecting the blue blue sky — I just wish I had a chance to stop and look, and Mt. Shasta was majestic and very powerful. I was strangely energized and inspired by the mountain. Too bad I couldn’t take a picture of it. Must go back.
Thanks to Pastor David Lee at the Beacon Baptist Church for hosting me tonight. It was a very responsive crowd, most especially the pastor’s son, who had incredible insight on the music. Pastor Lee must be very proud of him. The Lee family has also welcomed me to their home, where I’ll be spending the night. I’m very grateful for their support and kindness.
