The Real State of Treasure
In Montana—and in life—the most valuable things aren’t buried in the ground, but revealed in the fire of love, sacrifice, and freedom.
They call Montana “The Treasure State,” and here in Madison County, it’s easy to see why. Gold still glints beneath these hills. Just flip on the Discovery Channel—you’ll find crews chasing it with heavy equipment, grit, and sheer stubbornness.
But what if the real treasure isn’t buried in the ground?
Watch their faces when they strike gold—their eyes light up. Not because they forgot the backbreaking labor, but because the reward was worth it.
After four decades as my wife’s caregiver, I understand that kind of focus. This work can wear you down—but you keep digging. Not for ease or comfort. But for what truly matters.
Growth. Beauty. Poignant moments that shape the soul.
Sometimes we share those moments with the ones we love. Sometimes we experience them alone. But like real gold, they are never worthless.
We won’t be in town for the festivities this year—we’ll watch the fireworks from afar. But we’ll still celebrate.
Because July Fourth isn’t just about noise and color—it marks a moment in history when a people dug deep to grasp the most valuable of all treasures: freedom.
We live in the Treasure State.
But maybe the real state of treasure is found in the quiet moment of holding hands with someone who inspires us to care for them.
We’ve got a lot of work to do in this country. But the treasure still beckons.
So shake off the dirt. See the gold.
There’s treasure here.
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
— Matthew 6:21
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A Caregiver’s Companion
Scriptures, Hymns, and 40 Years of Insights for Life’s Toughest Role
By Peter Rosenberger
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