Weeeell I obvy haven't blogged in a long while. I have found it so hard to put all of my experiences into story form for you, but I'll give it a shot now.
Four days after I got here, I saw the Lake Clark Monster. For serious. It was about as long as a school bus, and it's body was about the size of a family sized pizza from Figaro's. Also it was super duper fast!! It looked like a giant eel or something. Only two people in the whole history of Port Alsworth has seen it before me, Babe Alsworth (the founder) and his son Glen Sr. I am the third person ever to see it!! National Geographic even came and did some research on it, but they found nothing.... mysterioussss.....
All of my co-workers are really great. There are seven guys and five girls including the cook. Jael is the cook and she is so far my favorite. She is from Montana and she cooks like none other. I am learning as much as I can from her, not just in the kitchen but in life as well. SHE MAKES THE BEST BLUEBERRY TART EVERRRR!!!! I am bringing the recipe back with me so maybe some of you lucky people will get to try a piece. She is so encouraging and besides making great banana cream pie, she makes the atmosphere in the lodge bright and enjoyable.
All of my male co-workers are pretty goofy and sarcastic, but they are Godly men, and they are upbeat and great :]
The Farm girls..... welp, I love them. We get along well enough. These three girls I live with are all sweethearts.
My brother, Josh, is up here with me. Our time together here has been a very good thing for our relationship. We get along so well and I for that I am thankful. We are extremely close, and I can honestly say that he is one of my very best friends right now. We are both changing so much, and it's just so helpful and encouraging that we can grow, together.
It's amazing how easy it is to remain close to God up here. The mountains are just such clear proof of how real, how big, and how deep the Creator is. Lately He has been whispering "Abide in Me" in my ear.
What does 'abide' really really mean? "Closer than your skin, Beth. I want to be closer to you than your skin. Remain in Me. Abide in Me." Yes Jesus. Yes Lord. I am so loved. He just wants to be with me in everything I do, even the simple things like skipping rocks.
I miss my family a lot. But I know I will be with them soon enough. If they are reading this: Hey! I LOVE you guys!
Keep praying for me. In however you feel lead :]
I will try very hard to keep updating you, and hopfully more often. Thank you so much for keeping up with me. I love you.
Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
This next one is the view from the cabins that I get to clean everyday :]
