You might have wondered whether or not I had disappeared into the wilderness. Although this may not necessarily be true, the amount of communication I currently have with the outside world definitely makes it seem that way.
I continue to feel like I'm in a surreal dream, constantly romanced by the mountains and lake around me, and thrown into a small world so unexpecting of what will come this summer.
We just returned yesterday from an incredible weekend in Gardiner, Montana with a ministry support family where we went white water rafting down 18 miles of the Yellowstone River, played beach volleyball in their backyard, ate great food, and danced the western swing for hours (which is something I could continue to do for hours on end). There is always such encouragement in actually hanging out with my team and a few others as it is very uncommon for us to all be together due to schedules.
Ministry has been good, but as I shared with a curious camper on Sunday, alot more of my challenge to love and pour into people is about 5% services of worship we lead and 95% living life with people. I shouldn't be surprised, but I have been overwhelmed by the number of people who have their own stories about who Jesus is to them, some which thrill me and others which sadden me. Of course, most of my interactions now are during work...the 3pm to close shift 5 nights a week.
To my surprise a few weeks ago, I was moved to PM Line cook (which means I am a part of a five guy team who serve hot food for the hotel guests in our Lake Hotel dining room) and then have been trained and thrown into the "Grill Chick" position of grilling bison, searing duck breast,and steaming lobster tails.Whew.It has yet to cease to be an adventure day after day. and a challenge.
I could say so much more. And the "more" is what holds me back from even trying to write. I struggle to put into words what I walk through here, and I feel like "falling behind" in my stories makes it worse, but I can try to relay some. Or at least enough to satisfy a slight curiosity that may exist in you. But if all else fails, know that Jesus has been working and challenging me every day as I face what I like to call "the seasonal employee life at Lake Yellowstone Hotel."
Love and Peace.
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hello friend! It is good to hear that the Lord is working in you and teaching you so many things on this adventure. It is also wonderful to know that He is using you to shine His light to the people you encounter in Yellow Stone.
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James Samuel Lind