InSPIREd Sunday - Roadside Prayer Chapel

I have noticed this little chapel along US Highway 2 outside of Creston, Washington on my trips back and forth to Spokane. It seems that on my way to Spokane, I am trying to catch an airplane and don't want to risk stopping or the weather has been so ugly that any photos won't do it justice. And on my way home from Spokane, I just want to get home because of being away so much or the weather has been so ugly that any photos won't do it justice.

Yesterday, the weather was foggy and gray when I left the airport in Spokane. I didn't think much about any photography. Plus, I really wanted to be home (haven't been home since the weekend after Thanksgiving).  As I drove westward on US2, the sun finally appeared.  Coming into Creston, I thought about the chapel and decided on a whim to stop. There wasn't that much snow on the ground plus I have a 4-wheel drive vehicle.

The chapel was dedicated in 2007 by Deb and Cheryl Copenhaver along with the help and support of  many friends. It was built using cedar power poles from a Bonneville Power transmission line that ran from Grand Coulee Dam to Spokane. When the poles were replaced with steel towers, the Copenhavers were able to obtain some to help realize their vision to build a chapel.

Roadside Prayer Chapel - Creston, Washington

Bronze Sculpture dedicated to Deb Copenhaver by daughter Deborah Copenhaver-Fellows

Interior of Chapel

Beautiful Poinsettia Tree

I am glad I took the time to stop here.

Merry Christmas to all the Inspired Sunday participants! May your holidays be joyous.

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Barn Charm - Big Green

This barn is along US Highway 2 east of Creston, Washington. On my winter trips to the Spokane airport, I would pass by it. It's hard to miss. Finally on a return trip in January I captured this drive-by shot.

Last Friday when I flew home to Washington for the weekend, my plane was high above and just to the south of US2 as we made our way westward towards Seattle. I identified Spokane and the towns of Reardan and Davenport. Then I started looking for other landmarks from my window seat. Lo and behold, I could see this barn from the air! Too bad I wasn't able to share my excitement with anyone around me. They probably wouldn't understand my love of barns and the Barn Charm meme. And too bad I didn't think to get my camera out!!

Barn Along US Highway 2 - Creston, Washington

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