I see them out there every week. Marching, protesting, waving their banners of bloodied baby bodies. Their cause is obvious; they want the world to see the horrors of abortion. Their right is true; America is a land of freedom of speech. Their approach is wrong. I pulled my car over to where they were standing, and asked if I could take their picture. They were hesitant, but when I told them that [...] 
Scrambling. Jamming. Climbing. Scampering. Skittering. Bouldering. Scaling. Living, faith and mountaineering are much the same. Taking in the view from the top begins with braving and mastering the rocks gathered below. Often under the watch of the olderlings. One step at a time. All the way to the summit. Anchorage is a beautiful place to live: nestled between mountain peaks and ocean waters, the skies are beautiful and the people mesmerizing. However, the variety of truly delicious food tends to be lacking. In a land where people pride themselves on all things outdoors, open-minded thinking, practicality, and health, deliciousness just doesn’t seem to be a priority. So, when the dreary clouds of tastelessness finally part and a beam of light leads me [...] 
Today is one of those days when the world closes in with low hanging clouds and the endless sound of drizzle drips on the porch. I love these days. (Granted they are infrequent and sporadic…) Especially high on my list of pros is the view of mountains on a day like this. You can’t see them fully. Your eyes begin at the base and slowly climb upward until the wall of white swallows [...] 
Why is it… when a gorgeous, blue skied, sunny day finally arrives, the family is packed warm for a hike on windy terrain, and the elements align perfectly for a beautiful, breathtaking photo opps, that Ladybug decides to entertain us with her extraordinary psycho-face skills? Toby & Ladybug climbing Beluga Point Exploring a snow cave on Flat Top Mountain Sledding, right before Toby fell and busted his butt… [...]
Often, the course correction impacts us on a solely personal level. Occasionally, we are granted with the gift of shifting the direction of generations to come.
Continue reading taking a stand  There are times when living in Alaska feels like the greatest honor in the world. Then there are other times, when it feels like a sentence for the living dead. In the past two weeks, all across Alaska, temperatures have plummeted to unbelievably numbing lows. Last weekend, Toby and I went to our cabin in Willow to ski, ride snowmachines, and explore the lakes via snowshoes. But, when we woke up to -35 degree temperatures, we quickly changed our agenda to include huddling around the wood stove in warm pajamas and hugging mugs of hot cocoa. While our plans went from snowmachines to scrabble, we still had an amazing time. 
Recently, we held a Journey Staff Retreat in Petersville, Alaska. Deep in the heart of gorgeous country, we discussed the future of The Journey, made plans and decisions, and of course, enjoyed God’s great creation.On ice-cold Saturday we rode snow machines across rivers and lakes, over hillsides, and through frosted forests. As we headed home that afternoon, the sun had begun to fall, and we found ourselves surrounded by a wall of mountains [...] Yes, I do know that stupider is not a word. However, there are times when it is necessary for the word itself to depict its meaning. This was one of those. Yesterday was one of those rare days when I find myself with free time and access to a vehicle. After waiting for what seemed like ages to have some alone time, my long-needed respite was welcomed with an unexpected snow storm and [...] It has been quite awhile since my last post. Much has happened, as is typical of my life. Births. Deaths. Marriages. Travel out of state. Holidays. Visiting guests. Accidents. Layoffs. New jobs. Adoption hoop-a-la. School. Church. Much, much, much… So, I’ll skip through the hubbub and avoid the draw to try and catch everyone up on my life. Today is one of those bitter cold mornings, when you can barely drag yourself out [...] |
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