Adventures!

Since arriving in Kodiak two weeks ago today I have been on many an Adventure! Here at Kodiak Baptist Mission (KBM), 35-45 degrees and daylight is a sign of spring and most want to get out of the house and onto a mountain...

a rock...

a boat...



or a beach...

Adventures may involve music



The soulful and incredibly beautiful music of my friend Ellamy Tiller makes me tear up...particuarly when she sings of my sweet Jesus

Food!

I am good at eating Tanner Crab!

Wild caught Alaskan Salmon (of course) with mango and sweet chilis

There may be a game of rock baseball

or...SNOW...in May!

As you can see, I am having a BLAST in Kodiak! It's still cold so I can't wait to see what other fun times will be had once it gets warmer and greener.

Working at the Mission 

I know it seems like all fun and games (and it pretty much is), but I am actually working. Right now my primary job is getting four fairly large houses ready for summer work teams and summer camp counselors. It's a big job but everyone on staff is incredibly enthusiastic about me being here and very willing to help with anything I need. 

Ayer Cottage (where I live) will sleep 12 or so of the women

It's so exciting to see and hear about the children's ministries here at KBM. I have had the chance to see the preschool and after-school programs in action. These kids have a blast and learn about the love of Jesus! The day camp will start in a couple weeks and I am looking forward to seeing that ministry first hand.

Playing with giant bubbles on a sunny afternoon

What an incredible God to make all of this awesome creation and let me be a part of ministering to the mission, work teams, and children of Kodiak! 









Road Trip!

What could be more fitting than to start my summer with adventure with a good ol' fashion road trip!?

So after saying my goodbyes

I started out in the Windy City, visting with friends and crashing with my girl, Kerry. We had a fabulous time running around Chicago

visiting with old friends (Hi, Tyler!)

and making some new ones (Ellie Goulding/Ronnie "WooWoo")

I also had the HUGE blessing of meeting my Great Aunt Louise. This amazing 92yr old made me feel old and boring! I can't wait to read about memoirs abour her years as a nurse and teacher in South Africa, being a founder of Pioneer Girls and the ministries the Lord has lead her to since. Right now she tutors those in the hispanic comminity working toward citizenship. Such a jewel!

Then I popped over to Ft. Wayne, IN to visit with my Alaska buddies from '02, Kaydra and Dan

We got to go to the Big Daddy Weave concert and I was happy to get to see Kandice and Mike Weaver one last time :)

On to a peaceful break in Minnesota with Floyd and Amy Dauber (missionaries to Ecuador)

Beautiful and secluded Montana at Sue Payton's ranch was my last stop before flying out. I learned to drive in serious mud. Thank the Lord for 4wd!



Overnighting in Seattle provided me with the opportunity to take the train downtown. It's a gorgeous city and I hope to visit sometime soon!

Question: Who spills coffee on the original hard wood floors at the Original Starbucks? Answer: The same girl who then has a drunk plumber buy her a $150 pull tab. Boom!!! The Lord provides in mysterious ways :)

On to Alaska!

I have been in Kodiak for a week and had many fantastic adventures already. I really enjoy my job here and the people I have met. More on that later...