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
Friday, December 25, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
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
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
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
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
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
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
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
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
Thursday, December 3, 2009
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.)
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.)
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving
Well, before my next letter hits those that are on the list, and those that may not, Happy Thanksgiving. OK, do those on East Coast Time, you are already getting up to head to the stores for black friday (I pray you are not). As for me, shopping is online this year. But forget about that.
I wanted to say thanks for all of you for reading this blog, for asking for e-mails and updates, and for supporting me in the work here in Alaska. Its snowing (which is rare with the really cold temperatures we had). It is making a beautiful scene out there. I also want to say thanks to my parents. They probably won't see this, but if they do, thanks for the support. I know my mom is really missing me (the crazy card she sent me says so, and it shows that here insanity is intact without me).
Today was football on the ice (great equalizer) and one meal. That's all I needed. Great time at the Cornfields. Tomorrow is setting up the camp Christmas tree. Not my idea, I'm just helping. And for those that haven't tried it... CHEESE on APPLE PIE! DO IT! Its American!
Have a good holiday everyone. Can't wait to see you PA and NY folks soon.
-Daryl
I wanted to say thanks for all of you for reading this blog, for asking for e-mails and updates, and for supporting me in the work here in Alaska. Its snowing (which is rare with the really cold temperatures we had). It is making a beautiful scene out there. I also want to say thanks to my parents. They probably won't see this, but if they do, thanks for the support. I know my mom is really missing me (the crazy card she sent me says so, and it shows that here insanity is intact without me).
Today was football on the ice (great equalizer) and one meal. That's all I needed. Great time at the Cornfields. Tomorrow is setting up the camp Christmas tree. Not my idea, I'm just helping. And for those that haven't tried it... CHEESE on APPLE PIE! DO IT! Its American!
Have a good holiday everyone. Can't wait to see you PA and NY folks soon.
-Daryl
Thursday, November 19, 2009
*whew* catching my breathe
Looking at the date of my last post, I have realized how fast time flies by, and how busy life can get. He is a quick over view of what has been going on.
+ Various retreats hit Victory
- Got to host a woman's group of around 130 ladies. That meant tending to any need they had, and being on call for anything. Busy, but fun experience on learning guest services here at Victory.
- Men's groups are like night and day compared to woman's groups, and so was my job compared to the last. This last week was the men's group. Almost 200 men showed for the weekend. And with that many here, my help was needed in the kitchen. So with sleeves rolled up, I was able to have some fun working in the kitchen. Busy, but fun.
+ Saying hello to an old friend
- That was the quote when I drove off the lot with my car. It had been in the shop for over three weeks as a mystery problem developed in the engine. The problem was figured out, and I watched as God showed His helping hand as I was only charged half of what I was to be charged (after the warranty).
+ Turning in the license
- This last week I had an opportunity to go to town. My vehicle was in the shop, and I needed to pick it up. On the way in, I turned in my paper work and PA license. My honor in return was my Alaska Drivers License.
+ Saying goodbye
- We may not know what is going on, but God does. This week, we said goodbye to two more interns. Nothing bad. Amy felt a calling to go serve, so she left to go work with Alaskan natives. And Tooti went to be with her family and relatives. It changes the dynamics here, but strengthens the three of us left as we seek to encourage, and help each other as our work load gets a little heavier.
+Snow Removal
- If you want easy snow removal... brooming a powder is so easy compared to PA wet snow.
+ Temps
- Temperatures have been hitting the negatives, but in honesty, the only thing that bugs me, is that I get ice in my beard. It feels fine outside in a fleece.
+ Summer Design
- Getting to work on my art skills as I try to create a design for the camp t-shirts. Can't say anymore.
Thanksgiving is coming up, and after that we have a retreat that we are running. Most of the time it is groups that come in for the use of our facility, but there are a handfull of times that we run events here. Should be a great time of expanding my work in programing.
-Daryl J. Howard
+ Various retreats hit Victory
- Got to host a woman's group of around 130 ladies. That meant tending to any need they had, and being on call for anything. Busy, but fun experience on learning guest services here at Victory.
- Men's groups are like night and day compared to woman's groups, and so was my job compared to the last. This last week was the men's group. Almost 200 men showed for the weekend. And with that many here, my help was needed in the kitchen. So with sleeves rolled up, I was able to have some fun working in the kitchen. Busy, but fun.
+ Saying hello to an old friend
- That was the quote when I drove off the lot with my car. It had been in the shop for over three weeks as a mystery problem developed in the engine. The problem was figured out, and I watched as God showed His helping hand as I was only charged half of what I was to be charged (after the warranty).
+ Turning in the license
- This last week I had an opportunity to go to town. My vehicle was in the shop, and I needed to pick it up. On the way in, I turned in my paper work and PA license. My honor in return was my Alaska Drivers License.
+ Saying goodbye
- We may not know what is going on, but God does. This week, we said goodbye to two more interns. Nothing bad. Amy felt a calling to go serve, so she left to go work with Alaskan natives. And Tooti went to be with her family and relatives. It changes the dynamics here, but strengthens the three of us left as we seek to encourage, and help each other as our work load gets a little heavier.
+Snow Removal
- If you want easy snow removal... brooming a powder is so easy compared to PA wet snow.
+ Temps
- Temperatures have been hitting the negatives, but in honesty, the only thing that bugs me, is that I get ice in my beard. It feels fine outside in a fleece.
+ Summer Design
- Getting to work on my art skills as I try to create a design for the camp t-shirts. Can't say anymore.
Thanksgiving is coming up, and after that we have a retreat that we are running. Most of the time it is groups that come in for the use of our facility, but there are a handfull of times that we run events here. Should be a great time of expanding my work in programing.
-Daryl J. Howard
+ Prayer Requests
- Finances: short on my support
- Opportunities: Going to be home Dec. 16 - Jan. 6
Places to speak about the work, finding supporters
- Health: Feeling the effects of dwindling sunlight
- Finances: short on my support
- Opportunities: Going to be home Dec. 16 - Jan. 6
Places to speak about the work, finding supporters
- Health: Feeling the effects of dwindling sunlight
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