ITS CHRISTMAS

Christmas is here. I pray that you all had a chance to be with some family this Christmas. We decided to drop down to my mom's parents for a visit and an afternoon lunch. It was full of fun, laughs, food, stories, catching up, food and blessing towards each others future. One of the best Christmases so far. Nothing much to talk about right now. Just a lot of rain right now. We need some snow, not ice! Oh well. Back to AK in 11 days.

-Daryl

NO SNOW AND HOME

Well, I'm home. And as my mom's new kitten tries to help me type, I look outside to a area dusted with snow. Yes, the Northeast did get hit with a storm, but it seemed to have missed me.
I have had a few meetings since getting home. And from now until January, it seems my schedule is free. I just have to borrow my dad's car, but if anyone wants to meet over coffee or a meal to talk over the ministry work being done in Alaska, I'm up for it. There are a few things like Christmas, and maybe a surprise trip to the Grandparents on the list, but for the most part, I'm open. For now, I drink coffee and read. Something simplistic to my usual busy day. And yes, those videos I promised are coming. Just need a little tweeking.

-Daryl

SNOW AND HOME

Well, what a last week it has been. Nonstop work that ends with a 12 hour flight home. I'm going to type up a little ditty on what went on before I rush to pack some last minute things.
This weekend we had a church group and our WINTER BLITZ together. With my main focus being on the camp winter retreat, I didn't work with the church group. Most of my weekend was spent setting up games, working on Chapels, and working with the campers.
With campers gone, clean-up started on the cabins, and our office. As our vacation time hit, we needed to make sure everything was in check. I'm finishing up some last minute things, including 6 inches of snow that fell last night, and thinking of the 8 or more that will fall today. Sweet powder that is easy to move.
I must say goodbye. There is still some packing to do before I go. I'll post more when I get home. Seeya.

-Daryl

HM UPDATE 003

The third HM Update is out in the mail, and the e-mail should be in inboxes. Enjoy.
Christmas is coming up, and I will be returning home for a few weeks. The next letter will be out mid-January.

-Daryl J. Howard

To Sum It All Up...

It has been an interesting few days. Had to fight a stomach bug. PA style snow fall. Loss of power for 15 hours. But after it is all said and done... you still have to stand in awe of God's creation. Let me just show you, and you will know what I mean...



Need I say more?

-Daryl J. Howard

(All pictures taken by Daryl about 20 minutes ago. Nothing was doctored. Just a camera, and lots of time.)