From Wikipedia ….

Auroras (North/South Polar Lights; or aurorae, sing.: aurora) are natural colored light displays in the sky, usually observed at night, particularly in the polar zone. They typically occur in the ionosphere. Some scientists call them “polar auroras” (or “aurorae polares”). In northern latitudes, the effect is known as the aurora borealis, named after the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for north wind, Boreas. It often appears as a greenish glow or sometimes a faint red, as if the sun was rising from an unusual direction. The aurora borealis is also called the northern polar lights, as it is only visible in the North sky from the Northern Hemisphere. The aurora borealis most often occurs from September to October and from March to April. The Cree call this phenomenon the Dance of the Spirits.  Its Southern counterpart, the aurora australis/southern polar lights, has similar properties. Australis is the Latin word for “of the South”.

Benjamin Franklin first brought attention to the “mystery of the Northern Lights.” He theorized the shifting lights to a concentration of electrical charges in the polar regions intensified by the snow and other moisture.

Irene drove herself to and from dialysis today.  They were unable to remove the prescribed amount of fluid from her body today because of her radically decreasing blood pressure.  Dr. Kumar was vague in his attribution of this fact and speculated that perhaps it is related to the amyloidosis which may be invading her heart.  We hope to learn more in the weeks ahead following the fistula procedure and subsequent meeting with Dr. Damon at UCSF on June 26th.

The Aurora Borealis is fascinating.  It points to the wonders of space, time and the mystery of our galaxy that we long to explore and understand.  It also point to the infinite wonders of a created universe by an Almighty God.

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Psalm 19:1

…. and we trust in Him.

Caminando con Fé

Dave