Well, I guess I have been on blogger vacation for the last six weeks or so. It goes by so fast. I would tell you all about the drama in my life, but I don't think that I really have any, and if I did I couldn't make it sound very interesting or exciting...maybe I'll hire Aaron to write stories about me; he's said that is going to do that some day.
So, here is a quick list of things that have happened that have stuck out in my mind from the past month and a half:
So, here is a quick list of things that have happened that have stuck out in my mind from the past month and a half:
1. Spending almost two weeks in Ninilchik. I got to see my mom, sister, and niece (who is super cute, funny, and all around great). I realize more and more how lucky I am to have a family, even if I don't get to see them very often; I love them lots. I also got to spend a day commercial fishing (pics included). I've not fished for three years, but nevertheless I hadn't lost any of my knowledge of skill on the boat...I guess that is what 8 years of experience does for you
2. Missions conference at the home church. It was an incredible time; very challenging, very focusing, as well as fun. I enjoyed being able to get to know the Hammetts (or two of them, the rest will follow).
3. Spending time with my friends here in North Pole. I'm sure I don't do a good job of showing that I enjoy being around them, but I really do, and I know I am going miss that (again) when I leave.
4. Being able to work with my hands again. Luckily Alaska has no shortage of opportunities for physical labor. I got to tear down some trees, help build on houses, and other fun things from my past which are non-existant in the Middle East
5. Going hiking through the howling wind and fog. It was a little cold and alot windy, but the hike up to the bomber with the guys was a fun trip. It will make a good memory and a good story (now the Arabs will really think I'm nuts).
6. Preaching once a week and doing some outreach. It has been good to get back into the practice of preaching and doing outreach (both of which I can't do in the east, due to circumstance)
Well, I am sure that there are more if I thought about it. I'm certain that going to Chitna will make the list, as well as getting to know Sam and Rachel, though the experience will be especially fun (or funny at least) after someone throws Sam in the river.
OK, here are a few pictures of past events:
Me cathcing fish like you are SUPPOSED to catch fish, with big nets. Fishing, by the way, is supposed to be work, not recreation. I love commercial fishing
My mom can fillet fish better than anyone I have ever met. She gets gold for speed and effeciency.
Left to right: Hannah (sister), Devynn (niece), Me, Mom (moms are always just mom)
My Mom and I on our bushwhack hike into the Caribou Hills.
4 comments:
I'm so glad that you have been enjoying your time back here. We have enjoyed having you back. We'll be praying for you as you head back to Jordan next week. Jenn
Totally agree! throwing Sam in the river would have been alot of fun. :)
What's this about throwing me in the river?
You're going back to Jordan?
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