We just visited Mount Rushmore for the first time last week.

The pictures don’t do it justice; it’s a remarkable achievement of art and engineering, built from 1927 – 1941. The heads of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt, and Lincoln are each 60 feet high.

You can read a version of the history here. Carved into a mountain on lands held by Native Americans, the memorial is not without controversy. However, it’s inspirational to see what a combination of vision, leadership, and funding can do to conceive and complete a major project.

Tomorrow I’ll share thoughts on the Crazy Horse Memorial, near Mount Rushmore. An even grander vision, but the “completion” part isn’t there yet.

A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul. (Proverbs 13.19, NKJV)