Alaska...an epic journey

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21

epic - surpassing the ordinary (wordnetweb definition)

Perfect way to define my Alaskan journey, if you ask me. Even if you don't ask, I'll tell you that Alaska is extraordinay and I am blessed to have been able to serve with GraceWorks 3 summers now. A comparison of my weeks there is impossible, for although in and around Anchorage each time, it is like comparing peaches to apples to cherries. All fruit, but totally different in design.
Again, this year, I kept a written journal of my days spent in Alaska. And, again, I take some time to share about my journey in these next few posts...enjoy!

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"But God has surely listened and has heard my prayer." Psalm 66:19 As one who has struggled with weight all of my life, seeing the ups and downs in jean sizes became my reality. I would lose some pounds only to face a stressor in life and see them return and bring friends along for the ride. I spent years believing lies, yet secretly hoping for a better reality. Lies that I am not capable of overcoming my sweet tooth and that I am just not the workout type, topped the list. I have never really lacked self esteem or self confidence; I know who I am. However, I know from personal experience, others define me by what they first see. Having been a plus-size lady for years, I was treated differently, intentionally or not, when I dropped pounds. My health journey to where I am today began back in 2010. It is amazing that things do not happen accidentally, even if they seem to in the beginning. Actually, as the pieces of my story have come together, this story begins w

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anchored

My word for 2018. Anchored. To keep from drifting. Representative of stability and strength. Connected. Held. Grounded. Positioned. Fixed. Movable. Small, yet, essential part of a bigger entity. It is a standard by which to live; a goal for which to strive. Anchored.

Go. Be. Do.

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