oh my goodness. i cannot even begin to describe life in colorado. i wish that everyone that i loved could experience life with me here in the west because i can simply not put life into words.
to sum up just a little of what i have done in the last week: traveled to denver to get urban youth training, slept in the basement floor with twenty other girls in the projects, served the homeless and poor, been in civilization, driven all around beautiful colorado staring out the windows in amazement, peaked the highest sand dunes in north america, not had a second of free time, been encouraged, challenged, missed home and friends, loving the people i am serving besides more and more.
randoms facts about life:
-there are no mosquoitos here. i think the elevation is too high, but im not complaining
-i go to sleep, wake up and live life with the same 50 or so people. there are great challenges and rewards from this--we are a true community of encouragment and support and family to one another
-i have such a new found appreciation for civilization. i now will not take for granted the promixity i have to a target
- i love denver. its a BEAUTIFUL city. my heart breaks for the poverty there. but, the city itself is still so beautiful and there is so much to do: a wonderful downtown area, tons of parks (did you know that denver has a special love and desire to have public parks everywhere!?! literally every three blocks there is a park) professional baseball team, cute neighborhoods, and awesome churches (http://www.scumoftheearth.net/)
-hiking in sand is way more difficult than hiking on solid ground.
-i cannot do this without jesus. i simply have to rely on him constantly.
I'm so glad you're having an amazing time! My most rewarding and challenging summers were spent away from home and comfort, so I know you're having an excellent time! I know it can be hard sometimes, but it seems like you know of the reward that comes from suffering for Jesus. Keep up the good work!
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