A Little Update...

So what's been going on in the world of Daryl... a lot! So let me do a little rundown to update you what has happened, what's going to happen and the now.

+ Li-Wa Sr.High Retreat:
At the end of February we went up to camp Li-Wa in Fairbanks to help set up and run a Sr. High Retreat. The plan was to set-up the weekend like a CSI crime scene. The idea was to have the campers investigate the scene, collect evidence and try to prove who done it. It was a challenging weekend, as it dropped below -20 for most of the weekend. Cold enough that my hands decided to crack and bleed within five minutes of being outside. In the end, it was a blast. A good weekend end of fun and ministering to the kids.

+ RETREATS!:
This never gets old. With one of the families off visiting friends, family and supporters, I was put in charge of the espresso machine. This had to be a highlight. I got to know a lot of people who have been coming here for years, or are encouraged by our staff and facility. For me, it was encouraging to hear many youth leaders encouraging me in the path I have chosen here at Victory.
March is our biggest month as far as numbers go. Last weekend was a group of 200 women. But this wasn't like the earlier group of women from before. This was a fish and game run event that is called "Becoming an Outdoor Woman." For all of you that ever wanted to learn outdoor cooking, snowmaching (snowmobiling), orienteering, GPS, field dressing a animal and more, this is for you. Great group. To hear the comments gave me energy as I pulled long shifts in the kitchen. I think I set a personal record of 13 hours in the kitchen in one day.

+ Meetings:
As I have been writing, I am helping write the curriculum for summer. It continues, and it is going well from what I see. It is finally falling together.
Next weekend we are in town as a whole ministry, both Li-Wa and Victory. We will spend Sunday-Tuesday discussing summer, the ministry and much much more. Then Wednesday a few more will meet over various other things... not sure what, but I've been tapped to stay for it.

+ FUN:
I can have fun, can't I? On the side away from Victory I have been working on a design project for a friends band. It has been a fun brain release for me. Giving me an opportunity to stretch some skills and to have some fun.
On the side I have been finishing some books, and starting others. So what have I been reading? Well, lets see...
"The Furious Longing of God" Brennan Manning
"Principle of The Path" Andy Stanley
"The Bible"
"Understanding Christian Theology" Swindoll and Zuck ... (mostly read for studying on the topic for the summer)

Well, that's a little rundown on whats going on here in my life. I'm trying to get my support letter typed before I send my computer in for repairs. Some slight issues that need some repair. Fingers crossed on a replacement computer. Though this has been a faithful mac that hasn't giving me really any problems. Other than that... have a great week. And may God show His love to you in some miraculous way this week.

-Daryl

OOPS... Posted On Wrong Page

Oops, posted this on the wrong blog... here a delayed post from Feb 18th.

Good Morning

Today is just one of those days that you wake up early for no apparent reason. It just happens. Its a day off, but it just happens. I got up, got ready, had half my breakfast, grabbed an apple for the road, picked up the trash bag, and went outside into a fresh inch-3inch powder of snow. It was overcast, but light. As I walked up to Miracle (the lodge), the sun lit up the clouds behind Victory Peak. Amazing shot. Just made you want to shout out in praise to God for just the beauty all around. The time I got my camera, the shot was gone, and it didn't turn out the way I wanted it to. Oh well. Now, on to some free-time work (making a video for a band called Thera... check them out) .

I'm Back

I took a break from the internet and some technology as I went up to Camp Li-Wa in Fairbanks. I'll post a whole rundown on what went on up there for their Sr. High retreat. Good times. I'm just glad it isn't -20 or colder here at Victory.

-Daryl Howard

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