It is around 11 p.m. Alaska time and looks like dusk in AZ. We have enjoyed the extra long days and the extra light. It is so strange walking around this time of night without a flashlight. The days in AZ will seem short when we get home.
Thanks for praying for us over the last couple of days. God has helped lift the discouraged spirits in spite of tired bodies but we never really did think we would be on a mission trip and get a lot of rest.
All of us are so thankful that God has allowed us to be on this team, whether we have been cutting down trees, dragging branches, serving food, sleeping in cabins with lot of of little kids, helping with games, drama or worship in the chapels or loving the kids! God has so much for all of us to do and we want to do all of it before our time here is over.
We have been doing more rejoicing with the angels as other children have chosen Jesus as Lord of their lives. The joy in the junior counselors has been amazing. The girls from our team spent about an hour together last night talking about many of the ways that we have been blessed by God's hand in our time here.
We gathered on the beach tonight for singing around the campfire. Yes, we can building a campfire and it feel great in Alaska in June. As we walked down to the beach, God gave us a magnificent sunset to view with the snowcapped mountains in front of them. Wait till you see the pictures.
We will have until mid afternoon tomorrow to spend with the kids before we hike back out of the camp with them. We will be sad to see them go but thankful for the time, love and gospel message that we have been able to invest into their lives. I know for many, the relationships will not stop tomorrow because those relationships are too special. Tomorrow evening we look forward to a sweet time together as a team talking about all the amazing ways that we have experienced God this past week!
We're looking forward to see all of you soon and once again appreciate all of your encouragement and support during our time in Alaska!
Carol
P.S. The weather has been more beautiful than any of us ever imagined with just a sprinkle of rain one morning and sunshine most days! :-)
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Our hearts and prayers are with you all! We know that you are working hard to serve God and work with the campers. You ARE making a differnce!! Be safe and see you soon!
ReplyDeleteSheila Bender
It has been an honor to pray for you as you have encountered some trials. I am so grateful and humbled that you would sacrifice your time and personal comfort for the sake of Christ. It also brings me great joy knowing that your sufferings are bringing glory to our father. I pray that you all experience God's love in a mighty, marvelous and personal way.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to your return, you are deeply missed!
We are so proud of you Kelsey.
Love reading your daily accounts and getting the "visuals"...We're continuing praying for all. God is doing great things through you. Miss you, Hannah... :) Mom, Dad & Gina
ReplyDeleteSo I didn't need to make Lacey take all those clothes:-) I'm glad all is going better and that you have ssen God working at camp. Enjoy your last day with the kids and your time relaxing after! Can't wait to see the photos and hear more fully about the trip! I miss you,Lacey!!!! love you, mom
ReplyDeleteI miss my little Alaska team !!!! Come home so I can hear all about your awesome trip from your hearts and so we can have the family of HSM back together for real again!! Haha.
ReplyDeleteCarol, you left me alone with a bunch of boy crazy, seventh grade girls, what were you thinking?!!!?!?? I loooooove and misss yyyoooouuu.
Katelyn