I can't even...

The past six weeks were full of so much laughter, so much coffee, and the utmost love God has showered on both staff and campers. My heart is overwhelmed with joy, I can't even handle it. I have spent the past month at a Covenant Bible Camp in the most beautiful town you can ever imagine, Unalakleet, Alaska. I was in total awe by how welcoming the people of UNK were, and how much love we all poured into each other at camp. I'm sad camp season had to come to an end, I am looking forward to another summer of returning and serving at a supernatural place.

Camp was ten miles outside of Unalakleet, so ofcourse running water and electricity were limited. That meant living off of outhouses and showering once a week. That also meant no cell service and internet. By the end of each week, I literally couldn't tell if I got a solid good tan, or if it was just dust. Ninety percent of the time it was just dust. I can't fully grasp how great camp was. From making plain ole oatmeal cookies to sharing riddles and jokes, spilling coffee on my way to chapel, teaching Yup'ik lessons, singing the blueberry prayer for five meals in a row, and playing batball on the beach, I wouldn't change any of it for a million dollars, or even a pot of glue. Even if it meant finding string in my pancakes... SPK.

God was definitely working, each week lives were changed. I think that I was beyond blessed by these campers than I were to them. I wouldn't have made it after highschool week if God wasn't continually renewing my energy and strength. I was constantly reminded that not only did God create our paths, but he is also walking the path with me. No matter how dark life is, his persistent light is always there. God is bigger than any mountain.

Some of my favorite camp quotes -
"I didn't know you liked people!"
"Are you guys sisters?! I think you two were made to be sisters!"
"I'm not your boyfriend at camp okay!"
"I'm done for the season!" - this one was from a staff member who jumped off the bridge, pretty much everyone was done for the season.
"Real men jump off the bridge." how to convince others to jump off the bridge, or even into the slough...

"I love you, Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies." Psalm 18:1-3

I'm home for two weeks before I leave for another camp. I will be serving on Summer Staff at a Young Life camp, Malibu Club in Canada!! I would appreciate prayers from you all! I'm super stoked to return to Malibu, see old friends and meet new friends! God is so good. Quyana tamarpeci! Thank you all!

Ark - where lives are changed.

The beach - where all the fun is.

Jr. High week shenanigans

HIKE DAY

Enjoying this view as well as this plain old oatmeal cookie, how much better can it get.

No electricity means no projectors, leads to handheld song cards.

Only the best coffee was made this way.

After 3 weeks of milk and coffee, we finally got 3 bottles of hazelnut creamer in! #bestweekever

My signature when I was a camper at camp!