by Christina Semmens | Jun 17, 2026 | Blog, Christian Living, holiness, Leadership, Paul, Travel
Has been quite a week. Last Tuesday on June 9th, I laid my husband, COL (Ret) Eugene Paul Semmens, to rest at Arlington National Cemetery just outside Washington, DC. Gravestones at Arlington The service and military honors rendered were beautiful, and the gathering...
by Christina Semmens | May 18, 2026 | Blog, Christian Living, Lewis and Clark, Travel
Today began with axe throwing. Preparing to throw more axes at Castle Rock Axe House, Castle Rock, WA I had never tried axe throwing, and the opportunity presented itself as one of the cruise excursions, so jumped on it, and am VERY glad I did. Phenomenal time with a...
by Christina Semmens | May 17, 2026 | Blog, Christian Living, Lewis and Clark, Travel
Today was a long day, so going to only do some pictures with a few comments and then will look to share a few more thoughts tomorrow… I shared yesterday that we were scheduled to go kayaking today. Weather forecast was not looking good—temps were projected to be in...
by Christina Semmens | May 16, 2026 | Blog, Christian Living, Lewis and Clark, Travel
Internet coverage has been spotty, so missed my window to post yesterday, so today is a “two-fer“ for your reading enjoyment (I hope!😉) Yesterday was a very full day as we headed out from Richland, Washington and made the forty-five minute drive to Pendleton,...
by Christina Semmens | May 16, 2026 | Blog, Christian Living, Lewis and Clark, Travel
Internet coverage has been spotty, so missed my window to post yesterday, so today is a “two-fer“ for your reading enjoyment (I hope!😉) Yesterday was a very full day as we headed out from Richland, Washington and made the forty-five minute drive to Pendleton,...
by Christina Semmens | May 14, 2026 | Blog, Christian Living, Lewis and Clark, Travel
This morning, we had the opportunity to learn about the Nimiipuu, otherwise known as the Nez Perce. The indigenous presenters shared stories of The People in the Lewis-Clark Valley, and about their initial encounter with the Corps of Discovery. In particular, we...