God is in the Heavens…
Even though I watched Star Trek beginning in the 1960’s, I never considered myself a “Trekkie.” I was not enthralled with space, and frankly, was more fascinated by the quirky half-Vulcan Mr. Spock than the handsome Captain Kirk.
All that aside, on Monday, October 11th, I sat with eyes glued to the television as William Shatner, the now 90-year-old actor who played Captain Kirk, orbited into space. From lift-off to the uncorking of Champagne, I watched in wonder as this historic event unfolded.
“What you have given me is the most profound experience," an exhilarated Shatner told Bezos after climbing out the hatch, the words spilling from him in a soliloquy almost as long as the flight. “I hope I never recover from this. I hope that I can maintain what I feel now. I don’t want to lose it.”[i]
I appreciate the vastness, wonder, and countless stars gracing the nighttime sky. Yet, I am not willing to accompany my husband when he drives long distances to remote locations late at night with aspirations of taking an amazing heavenly photograph. (Guess it takes someone who loves astrophotography to understand Ron’s obsession!)
A couple nights after “Captain Kirk’s” flight into space, Ron told me he hoped to get a photo of the Northern Lights and would be home late. I don’t even worry anymore about my beloved husband’s “star treks.” Instead, I ask him to tell me where he’s going so that I can call out the militia if he doesn’t return!
Northern Lights eluded my husband that night, but he was able to capture some good shots. I love sharing Ron’s photos with you. I hope you’ll recognize how his love of nature and God is often expressed through his photographs.
May the nighttime sky speak to your soul …
