PACK IT OUT PACK IT IN

3 day backpack Summit Trip (between Squamish and Whistler) with 23 Pacific Academy Campers. I was privileged to be a part as an Assist/female guide.  Instructor Mat Milec lead the trip along with his Lead Guide, Victor Boulos. The emphasis on the trip seemed to mostly be about GOD CALLING US, GOD PREPARING US...   TO GO. To go AT ONCE and be HIS DISCIPLE, and what does that look like to us? Sure appreciated Mat incorporating JAM time (Jesus and Me time) each day and allowing each of them time for journaling and prayer. He gave some good illustrations and creatively delivered the message like story-time by the fire. I was greatly encouraged to remember the importance of taking time to listen and be still myself and stop the busyness that tries to steal me away from my devotion to the Lord. The Lord is speaking whether or not we will take the time to listen or not. 

The PA Campers were great! You can tell that each of their hearts are hungry for challenges and willing to go an extra mile to find what they are looking for. They are willing to listen and wanting to learn. The guys have what it takes to rise above the mediocrity and laziness that comes to most people their age, and they are blessed to have instructors like Mr Milec and Victor around to learn from. The girls were amazing in their thankfulness and never complaining and wanting to work together to get things done. I want those girls on my team! Truly a wonderful trip all the way around.

Victor, also encouraged me by his example of kindness and sharing and generosity. He was very real in sharing his heart and compassion for his family. Very much a proud father and loving husband. The kind of Guide you hope you run into on every trip. And I'm not just saying that because of his ability to prepare gourmet meals in the back country. 

NORRIS/FEENEY WEDDING

After a week, I'm getting ready to leave Arkansas. It has been a wonderful trip (except for I miss my Husband severely). My dear friend Jessica Norris tied the knot with Kevin Feeney. Lovely wedding inside a wood cabin in what felt like 'out in the middle of nowhere'. They were going to have it outside but suddenly the temperature seemed to plummet...no matter what, it was still THE PERFECT DAY. So privileged to have been there and spent time with her and her amazing family. Really felt like I was visiting Home. Guess LOVE makes you feel that way.

And towards the end of my time in Arkansas, my friend let me borrow her car and me and my sister Michele met each other halfway and spent a few hours together. HUGE HIGHLIGHT of this week....I'm so thankful to the Lord for His precious gifts to me...letting me drive through the countryside. I have been missing my sisters for a while now. Michele gave me a hug that will last me for a little while til I see her again.

 Also, felt very mothered this weekend by Jessica's mom, Cindy and her Aunt Gayle and the other older ladies that showed up to help with the wedding.