LIFE

Loss of time is the norm here and I haven't been able to make something EVERY day anymore. In ways I definitely do things that are focused on God, but it becomes impossible to write anything down when your ink freezes and you are shivering in a snow bank trying to rest before summiting a mountain on skis. But after all those excuses, I am not even sure they need to be said. It is comforting to know that God is filled with Grace and my shortcomings don't hinder his power. I am looking forward to experiencing his grace this year, as I am sure I will not always live up to my own expectations.

While I didn't make anything intentionally for glorifying to the Lord today, it is more exciting to feel Christ TANGIBLY changing my desires and intent.

Today I spent the day making all sorts of paninis for an indoor picnic lunch we put on for the camp. It took all of our day up to make pies and grilled philly cheese steak sandwiches, but I can't believe I ever had other intentions, like resting or reading. Small things give me rest now, like receiving letters from loved ones, and resting in the scriptures. I'm starting to see how beautiful community can be.

Tonight me and my dear friend Kelly had ten minutes to make a birthday cake. There were three birthdays happening today but no one had planned to make a cake. Since we'd had pie at lunch, the cooks figured they'd leave out dessert for supper. As we were setting up tables, one of the birthday boys turned to me and said, "I'm so excited for birthday cake tonight". I quickly found Kelly and told her we had to do something fast. There was ten minuted until dinner was starting and we ran to our rooms, she was yelling " I have a cake mix!". A friend had given her a box of vanilla flavoured things, and so we were able to whip up a cake that was ready right as dinner was ending. The birthday cake was a success, and I felt that Jesus was so present in enabling us to give that gift.

Life is so full.