Blast from the Past

Whew! After a six day road trip with some awesome friends I am back home in Idaho. We drove through eight states, stopping along the way to visit friends and family. These visits were a real highlight of the whole trip. Getting to fellowship with so many brothers and sisters for brief moments in time was a beautiful example of the Family we have spread all over the globe. The short amounts of time we spent with each person did nothing to put a damper on the openness and generosity...far from it! I am so grateful to each friend who met with us, allowed us to stay in their home, and fed us. You are appreciated! 

My favorite day on that trip brought with it a really cool opportunity. We spent most of Friday in Estes Park, CO, one of my favorite places on earth. This time of year is perfect to visit Estes Park, because the yellow leaves of the aspens glow against the dark hills, and the breeze is at once comforting and lively! Much of the day was spent wandering about the shops and perusing all manner of souvenirs, but as Hannah and I left the town we drove through Glenhaven, a little community which has played an important part in bringing me to right where I am in life today. 

Glenhaven 2013

If you have followed my adventures and know my story you might recall that I was first involved in crisis response ministry and Reachglobal in Estes Park, CO on a week trip with classmates from Ellerslie in October 2013. One of our days was spent serving the community of Glenhaven by walking up washed out roads and canyons, marking power poles and taking photos of damaged homes, culverts, etc. Almost exactly three years later I got to drive through the main street of this tiny community that has so beautifully recovered from the floodwaters! The homes, buildings, and roads that were reduced to rubble have been completely removed and a smooth, black road runs where it should, leading you down a winding canyon beyond Glenhaven. 

Glenhaven 2016

It was so cool to be back in the place where it all started and connect the dots of my past, seeing how God has led me from one thing to another and brought me to the current point. It is humbling to look back and realize that He had a big purpose for things that in the moment seemed awful and painful or just plain confusing. Doesn't it boost your faith to know that our Heavenly Father is always working in your life, especially in the daily details? 

He cares...and He notices. He doesn't look away from your pain and heartache. He doesn't huff in frustration when you mess up (yet again) and need to be picked up out of the rubble. He doesn't forget about you when you are lonely, afraid, and very much in need. He is right there with you, always. He reaches out, picks you up, and says, "Hey, you're a sinner and you are going to get things wrong. But it's okay, because I am God and I've made all things right. Step back onto my Path, take my hand, and let me turn it around for good." 

He is a Saviour, folks. Redemption is what He does best. How have you seen His redemptive power at work in your life? 

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Update: As I've said, I'm home now, and plan on being here through the winter. My focus now is on raising support for my return to Louisiana with Reachglobal Crisis Response, and connecting with potential interns for next summer. I am also praying and watching for opportunities to show the love of Christ right here at home and in my community. Please pray for me, let me know if you have any questions or comments, and if you wish to support me financially see the directions below. Also, please continue to pray for those affected by the floods in Denham Springs, LA and those in the path of Hurricane Matthew. Thank you all SO, SO much for being on my team! 

Road in Glenhaven 2013

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To donate online:

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