The Danger of Perpetual Prosperity

Mother Teresa once said that the one thing that the human spirit cannot endure is perpetual prosperity.  I have reflected on that as we have traveled.  Particularly now in Jordan.  There is great wealth in Jordan in many places, but we have been seeing many Bedouin people who live in harsh conditions and have little, yet are incredibly hospitable and generous.  I am reminded that even in difficult economic times in the US, we live in perpetual prosperity.  The danger, of course, is that we will forget just how fortunate we are and will not remember to depend upon God's steadfast love.

Crossing into Jordan, we ran into a dust storm of great magnitude. I didn't want to post the picture last night as I did not want readers at home to worry, but we are safe and warm, just a bit windblown.  The picture gives evidence of the view out the bus window.

This was mid day.

Not to worry.  It has stopped blowing.  It is now snowing in Amman where we are headed tomorrow.

Today was Petra and it is truly remarkable.  It is indeed one of the wonders of the world.

The wind actually has continued and we have become the Keffiyeh Krowd.  It is a handy head garment

Corry Doty was heard o say today, "Where is global warming when you need it?" :)

Blessings,

Mary