Pictures!

Tucker and his co-pilot, Nation


All Alaska Gifts, where we are going to be working

Our yard for the next few months

Tucker playing in a hole Nation dug. He loves our front yard!

We are in Tok!

Well, sorry it took so long to write in. We made it to Tok on Sunday evening. It was a very long trip, but was blessed with amazing scenery and wildlife. We really like Tok. It's a small and friendly town surrounded by forest and mountains. I'll have to post pictures next time though, because Stretch is helping our boss build a new gift shop in Chicken (a little mining stop about 70 miles away) and he took the camera.

Sunday we are going to be trying out one of the churches. After looking in the phonebook, it looks like we may only have two churches to choose from. One of them is just two doors down (though most of Tok is two doors down-hehehe!)

We are really glad that we followed God's lead and took this step of faith. Not only are we closer as a couple, but both of us have grown deeper in our relationship with God. I know God's guidance is even more important to us than ever and we'd like to thank you all for your prayers!

We got an new address so if anyone wants to mail us a letter (though I'm not sure if people still do that-hehe):

PO Box 67
Tok, AK 99780

We love you all!

Almost there!

Tonight we are staying in Haines Junction, Yukon and should be able to get to Tok tomorrow!!!!! I've enjoyed the drive, but I have to admit I'm ready to take a break. We've been driving about 6-7 hours a day, which starts to take its toll (especially since a lot of the scenic stuff has been closed.)

Thursday we stopped at the Liard Hot Springs pool. It was very nice and relaxing. Even Tucker liked swimming. As we were pulling in to park for the night, Stretch noticed that the back brakes were squeaking. So we stopped in Watson Lake yesterday so he could replace them. One pad was completely gone and the other was deteriorating. Not very good at stopping big rvs. Luckily, God has been watching over us the whole way, because Stretch has been able to catch these things before they were big problems.

We have been very fortunate to see some amazing animals. Just today we saw two moose (I was in the Jeep and went back on the highway to get some pictures with the 35mm), a gorgeous red fox, caribou, rock sheep, and huge buffalo. Here are some of the pictures we were able to get with the digital while driving down the highway (they prefer you don't stop since most of the way there isn't much for a shoulder and blocking traffic could cause accidents--picky, picky)


Rock Sheep-like baby big horn sheep.

Caribou

Nation got really excited after seeing the first caribou, so she's keeping watch for more.

More caribou (or maybe they're the same ones-I can't remember now!)

Recharge in Squamish

I'd like to start this post with a shout out to our new friends at Church on 99 in Squamish, BC. Sunday we went to a church service at this completely amazing church. Before we could even get out of our car (which takes a while with a kid) we were greeted by a very nice man named Jeff, who in the next couple of weeks will be leading youth services on Sundays! Everyone was incredibly friendly and we instantly felt as if we were home. Pastor Steve Chapman gave a wonderful service on the meaning of communion (I took a whole page of notes.) At the end of the service, Steve had us come to the front and those who wanted circled around us for a prayer circle. Talk about feeling loved and experiencing an amazing stewardship by people who had just met us 45 minutes earlier. We thank our new friends for your support and prayers. If you ever happen to be in Squamish on a Sunday, you need to go to this church. If you aren't there on a Sunday, stay for a couple of days, then go to Church on 99.


We'd also like to give God another praise and thank those praying for us at home. Before we left our church in Grand Junction, a group of our friends prayed over the motorhome and Jeep. When we got into Squamish, Stretch noticed that a piece of the trend had come out of a tire on the Jeep. We aren't sure how long it had been like that and normally it makes the tire weak and blow. But God was protecting us and opened Stretch's eyes and he was able to switch out tires. Then when we were getting ready to leave Squamish, Stretch noticed that the hitch wasn't really attaching to the ball. In fact it was so loose and the road was so rough to Squamish that the Jeep should've detached from the motorhome. So please don't stop praying because God is listening to you!!!

We stopped tonight at a beautiful place called McCleese Lake. Our motorhome is looking over an amazing lake with forested hills all around. I think we truly are living the life now. I wouldn't trade this for anything! Below are some pictures.

Tucker and Stretch at Brandywine Falls

Our view out our window today.

Walking around McCleese Lake.

Goat, the moose--our mascot

We're in Canada-Eh!!!

Yes, we have made it to our neighbors to the north. It's been a blast so far. Not much time with others, but the family time has been much needed. Yesterday we stayed in Seattle and the funniest thing happened. We were checking into the rv park and the lady helping us looked way familiar. I asked if she was from Grand Juncion, and she said yes. I then asked several questions all to no lightbulb. Then she told me she used to be a doctor, and suddenly there was light! She was my OB when I first moved to Colorado! What a small world. She's been workamping for two years and loves it. It was totally crazy seeing someone you never in a million years thought you'd see, especially in Seattle!

We've seen everything from winds in Wyoming, plains in Idaho (along with a frozen water hook-up...ooops!), the Oregon Trail Interpretive Museum in Baker City, OR, which was awesome and shouldn't be missed if you're going that way, moss on the big trees outside of Roslyn, WA, and flying fish in Seattle. It's been a busy but relaxing five days. Today we crossed the border into Canada and started up British Columbia's highway 99. Vancouver was a nightmare (not very RV friendly) but after the city was breathtaking views. The highway has the sea on one side and mountains jutting up on the other. God really blessed the people here with spectacular views! We are staying in Squamish for the night and will be going to a local church tomorrow morning. I can't wait to see what God has waiting for us further down the road. Here are some pictures, though it's much better in person.


Gypsy-Mama's first go at driving the home.

Stretch and Tucker on our hike outside of Roslyn.

Lunch in Seattle's Pike Place Market

Boondocking in a snowmobile parking lot after running into a closed road. Isn't that view beautiful?

On the Road

Well...we have a contract on the house and it should close next week. We had a yard sale and made over $1200.00 on all our stuff (yeah God!) We have the house pretty much gutted and the motorhome loaded. We have one more day here, then we are off!!! I'm soooooo glad that the day is finally here! We are going to spend Sunday at church and at the parents, then Monday we leave Rifle for Wyoming! But you know what that means....internet access may be limited. I will post whenever possible and give everyone updates. We'll keep everyone in our prayers, and we'd love for you to do the same!!! We love you and talk to you later!!!