I am so shocked with how fast time passes and yet it has seemed to go by so slowly. I think that may be something that always will be a challenging concept for me to understand.
I don't think that it is possible for me to convey how much I love where I am right now. Life is so good, God is so good and I feel incredibly blessed to be where I am in life.
The summer here at Horn Creek is about half way done and I can't believe how fast this summer is passing. I am enjoying my job, although I am spending more time than I'd like in the office than being outside at the activities. I think that this is due to camp being so new and I am trying to get things up and running from the office standpoint. I have really enjoyed getting to know my staff better and investing into those relationships. I also have loved having a small group of young women. We meet every Monday night and it has been a great experience for me and them as well. I am learning more about myself and what my strengths are. It also has been great to see how being in a community like this has been able to help and challenge me too.
While most days I spend at my desk, and after having worked in Wilderness for almost a year I am trying to appreciate being able to sit in a chair with a back on it and be grateful for that, my evenings and day off is filled with adventure and activity! I recently took up trail running and how convenient that there is a trail head to a National Forest not but 5 minutes away! I have begun to really enjoy seeing how much I can push my body and how much more capable it is than I originally thought! I have gotten stronger and am thrilled by it. My love for climbing has only deepened since I have moved here and I have also developed a love for the simplicity of walking. Oh and I tried mountain biking for the first time! Learning new skills and trying new things is so life giving to me and I thrilled that I have the ability to try new things! I also was able to learn how to ride a motorcycle this past week! Granted I never made it out of first gear and just mastered doing figure eights in the parking lot, but it was still so much fun!
I truly am loving where God has lead me. I love my church, my job, my community, my lifestyle. I love how faithful God has been and has provided for me in ways that I could not expect. I am sure there will be downs as there have been ups but I am living in these moments that I have and enjoying what God brings to me - the good and the hard.
This is just a short update but as time passes, I'll make sure to keep everyone updated. For now - life is so good.
Until next time, drink good coffee and get your feet in the dirt.
