Category: Summertime

Up in the Woods

Up in the Woods

Just this past Monday as we were finally winding our way up the pass and into the mountains when we saw something that made our breath catch in our throats. It was the sight of a thin trail of smoke coming from the trees. This was the second time I’d seen something like it this […]
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And then there was VBS

And then there was VBS

VBS is a big week for our church. It takes hours of planning and hard work. I loved praying with about five women every morning before it started as we looked forward to what God would do that day! The kids hear truth all week and God always seems to be vividly at work as […]
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Early Summer

Early Summer

I’m not sure how many weeks into our summer we’ve gone or how many are left, but I can count on one hand how many days I’ve spent by myself, which is so very different from previous years. This is a good thing mind you! You might have been deceived in the past into thinking […]
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Roach, Missouri

Roach, Missouri

We wrapped things up in Colorado Springs, …enjoying time with friends (Bird Dog, Putt-Putt, and Coldstone!) …picked all the produce we could from the garden (tomatoes, snap peas, lettuce, zucchini) …had a picnic by the creek …had our last yerba mate drinks in Manitou (so many good memories) …and finished up Payton’s softball season We […]
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Summer Fun

Summer Fun

Even though we have been on quite a sharp learning curve this summer, Payton and I have been able to enjoy all sorts of things. I’ve learned that “fun” can mean something different with each phase of life and can find many forms. Here are some of the things we’ve enjoyed. During “Car Week”, we […]
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Adieu, Subaru!

Adieu, Subaru!

I have hesitated for days to post all that has transpired in our lives during the past few weeks. God was still in the middle of His outworking, and I wanted to see how all of the details would unfold! All the way back on July 3rd, as I was driving back from seeing the […]
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Utah Part 1

Utah Part 1

Utah, land of strange geological occurrences, the nearest In-and-Out Burger, and the “mecca” of Mormonism. As far as youth group missions trips go, the impact of this trip was far-reaching in the sense that it was an experience not soon forgotten. The trip was focused on exposing the youth to the Mormon worldview and giving them […]
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Utah Part 2

Utah Part 2

DAY 2: We began our adventure by journeying to the middle of it all, Temple Square. Of all the 131 temples in the world, Salt Lake City’s is one of the most famous. The learning curve of this trip was largely based upon whether or not we engaged with the people around us. At the […]
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Utah Part 3

Utah Part 3

DAY 3: After being immersed in Temple Square the previous day, there were so many questions on our minds, especially since we’re not allowed in their Temple and wondered what might go on in that massive, stone building! Sandra Tanner, the great-great granddaughter of Brigham Young, an ex-Mormon, and founder of Utah Lighthouse Ministries, was […]
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Utah Part 4

Utah Part 4

DAY 4: Our trip was not finished. Its hard to believe all that had happened in 3 days! We spent the morning doing work projects around the Blue House where we had been staying. It was a way that we were able to invest back into the ministry. Some worked on clearing the garden area, […]
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