Monday, June 8, 2015

We Have Arrived!

We have arrived!

After hours in the bus, a Rockies game, countless games of “I Have Never” and UNO, a broken air conditioner, plenty of rest stops, and sleeping on a church floor—we have made it to Timberline Lodge. We are here. We are safe. We are happy.
Ready for the ride!

On our way to Timberline, we stopped off at Valley Free church in Iowa where Joe Budish and other church members served us a fabulous lunch. With full stomachs and stretched legs, we continued on our journey. After a broken air conditioner on Heather's bus (we had it fixed the next day…it "added to the experience"according to Brynn Meyer), we stopped in Nebraska at Third City Christian Church. Here we were able to have our first worship session, cabin bonding and hear a set of testimonies from the leaders. After waking up the following day at 6 a.m., we were back on our way to Colorado.

But of course we had to stop and cheer on the Colorado Rockies! The Project Colorado group was able to get on the large screen not once, but twice! Even though the Rockies lost to the Mariners, we enjoyed beautiful weather and a great experience together.

Enjoying the Rockies game!
            We made our way through the mountains to Timberline Lodge and greeted by the absolutely incredible staff here. They carried our bags to our rooms and we got settled into our new homes for the next two weeks.
           
At Timberline Lodge!

            This morning, we got up, had breakfast and then headed out to do our first work projects and adventures!  We were blessed with beautiful blue skies and sunshine. Tomorrow, we will continue to serve the community here and grow together as a group. It is so exciting to see this group of students already growing together.

            We have felt and appreciate all your prayers!! Thank you so much for all the support back home.