The bears have not eaten us, nor have we fallen in the outhouse. We've been so incredibly busy working and there for awhile our only form of communication with the real world was running at dial-up or slower speeds. So once again, I must apologize for the lack of postings on my behalf!

We love it here. God has really blessed us with a gorgeous place to work. Since we stepped out on faith and went on our adventure, God has really given some direction in our wanderings. We know that our purpose is to have a lodge that will cater to people in ministry and provide those vacations free of charge (airfare, lodging, etc.) It's a pretty big vision God has given us, but then again if it wasn't it wouldn't be from God!!! He is so amazing and we can't wait to see how everything will unfold. We know that to begin with, the lodge will have to be able to make money, so, unless we can get funding for the purchase and the expenses of the lodge, we will be temporarily running it as a for-profit lodge with times the ministers can come up. Then, with God's help, we'll be able to turn it into or build a new lodge totally devoted to ministry! We are so excited for the endeavor and are looking in the area for the opportunity that God is going to open up for us.

We are still going to Tok almost every Sunday so I can teach in the Sunday school. Church has actually been our biggest struggle. It's hard going from a church that is filled with the Holy Spirit and filled with Life and Love to a church the is dead in Spirit. Every time we are there I'm so overcome with grief for this church that is dying that I'm really having a hard time getting the excitement of driving an hour and a half to go. The church is full of good people who have just gotten so focused on tradition that the church is moving backwards instead of forward. But I guess there's always growth in struggles. My relationship with God has definitely gotten stronger because I've been forced to search for Him in my everyday and personal studies more than I ever have. God's blessed me with great insight in this hard time and I can't wait to see what else comes from this trying summer!
Love you guys so much and miss everyone of you! Thank you so much for all your prayers and support. We could do this without your support and love! Below are some pictures of the area and our time here.