Featured Friday: The Matterhorn

Who knew a mountain could be so amazing? :) And yes, it looks just like Disneyland!

Quick Facts:
Where? Zermatt, Switzerland is the town below the Matterhorn mountain. It is the major jumping off point for all Matterhorn climbers, sightseers, hikers, etc.

Website: www.zermatt.ch

What is it: The Matterhorn mountain itself is an amazing testament to God and His creative glory. Majestically overlooking the quaint town of Zermatt, the Matterhorn is a craggy, snowy, adventure waiting to be conquered. While only the most serious mountain climbers tackle its peak, even those us who prefer not to hike can enjoy this mountain. Simply jump on one of the many lifts and let it whisk you to the top of many surrounding mountains. The Matterhorn is one incredible mountain. I hope everyone gets the opportunity to see this mountain in person.

Warning: Zermatt (and the rest of Switzerland, for that matter) is extremely expensive. Riding the lifts will set you back a few hundred dollars. However, it is worth it! The experience of those mountains is amazing, so don't let the price deter you. It is worth every penny.

Now, for the pictures!

The train that takes us to Zermatt

No vehicles are allowed in Zermatt, so everyone travels by horses or small motorized golf carts and mopeds. 

The interior of The Matterhorn Museum 

The Matterhorn 

The Rothorn gondola that takes you up the mountain. 

These are the way up to the perfect Matterhorn viewpoint for those of us who don't want to hike! :) 

A really neat sign at the top of the view point. 

There is a goat parade in Zermatt twice a day as the goats are moved from upper pastures to lower pastures and then back again.

Enjoy Buying Textbooks and Avoid Jellyfish!

Buying textbooks is almost as bad(and as painful!) as being stung by a jellyfish. Having been stung by a jellyfish, I know the pain. And yes, it hurts as much as your wallet does by buying college textbooks. However, there is this awesome thing called The Amazon Marketplace. I just bought a $180 textbook for $20! Another one of my textbooks is $80 at the bookstore, and I am getting it for 19 cents. Yes, 19 CENTS! What is even better is you can then sell your books back to Amazon, and often make money on them. I can buy a book for a few dollars and then sell it again for more than it costs. Now, you are no longer losing money with textbooks, but making money! Seriously, make sure to check it out. And never buy a textbook from the bookstore ever again!  :)

Virtual Letter Writing Night

Tonight is the Virtual Letter Writing Night. On the second Friday of every month, Compassion sponsors can remember to write letters to their children. There is a group on ourcompassion.org and a new theme is introduced each month to write letters to our children. Today's theme: a goal you have accomplished. June suggests on her page to write about a goal that has been accomplished, how you accomplished this goal, what you felt once you achieved it, etc. Thanks June for putting up such a great group!
To access the group, either log in or create a My Compassion account at Our Compassion the search for the group. Here is blog post explaining more at the Compassion International Blog.

What can you do with $38 a month?

$38 a month. While this might seem like a lot, it really goes fast. Consider this:
$38 a month is: two Starbucks coffees a week, or maybe going out to lunch once a week. Or, it could be those Diet Cokes you pick up at the gas station a few times a week(those really add up fast!)
Think about it. $38 dollars a month is really not that much. It is a few dollars a week. And instead of buying a coffee at Starbucks why don't you consider rescuing a child out of poverty? $38 a month through Compassion International can save a child, feed them, provide them with medical services, and teach them about Jesus. That sounds like a better deal than a cup of coffee or a cheeseburger!
Think about it. Pray about it. Child sponsorship will open up a whole new world of communication between you and a child in need. If you decided to sponsor, check out Compassion International at compassion.com. And let me know of your decision, because I want to hear about your journey! Thank you for being Jesus to those precious little children.
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14