A beautiful morning.....

An absolutely Beautiful day!!!

Whooot whooot!......

Yesterday we had a little diversion from our days work.  A pair of owls were up in the trees above one of the lodge buildings.  They screeched at each other so we all decided they were screech owls. 

Not sure though.  

 

VERY COOL!

Half way....

Sadly my seasonal job is half over; it doesn't seem like I have been here 2 1/2 months.  As I ponder all that I have done since I have been here; I can't help but feel a twinge of emotion.   I am so greatful for a great boss, and some amazing co-workers and friends.  We all work very hard, our jobs are not easy at all.  Even though I leave work every evening exhausted;  I look forward to going to work the next day.  Even with some of the difficulties I have had since coming here (sore ankles, blisters, aching feet, and a knee that doesnt always work right...it all comes with old age) I am still glad I took this job, and am considering doing it again next year.  Maybe I am just plain crazy, or still searching for that great moment when I realize despite all my imperfections I did something pretty amazing.    Yes I have my moments when I miss my kids, and my grandkids terribly; But then I pick myself up and march onward.  Since coming to Alaska I have learned so much about myself, and I have pushed myself way beyond what I thought I was capable of, and am looking forward to many more of those moments.

Going the distance

Sometimes in life things that seem so simple; turn into some of the most difficult things we have ever done.  I have had a few of those moments since beginning my job at Mt. McKinley.  Hiking up and down a mountain for meals and to go to work has been one of those very difficult things.  As the season progresses it is becoming easier to climb that mountain.  I have learned a lot about myself through this as well.  Self discovery is always good.  It brings us to face things in our life we may have been unwilling to look at.  That stupid mountain has been what brought me to realize how unhealthy I have been.  I have worked on becoming healthier but not been 100% committed.  Now, like it or not I am 100% committed.  
Some days the physical challenges of my job are difficult to manage; working 6-8 days straight before a day off can be exhausting.  But everyday when I put my feet to the ground and take that hike down to breakfast I get to see some of the most amazing views.  On a great day we see the mountain; some days only the gorgeous trees and wild flowers.  Either way no matter how difficult and how challenging my job may be I have Gods creations all around me.  Then I am reminded He has something great for me today and I claim it in Jesus name AMEN!