At Wilderness Ranch

I made it safely to Wilderness Ranch yesterday by 5pm - in time for dinner:) And I'm done with driving for a few days - probably 17-18 hours total over the last 3 days - ick...

The Ranch got satellite internet since the last time I was here so I am near the office on the internet... Today's most people's day off at camp, but I am staying around to help out with whatever work needs to get done. The pace is slower on day off - well, it's slower at Wilderness than most camps probably anyway, and I'm waiting for lunch which a few people went to go pick up from Freeman's (a short drive away). I got to help foodpack this morning - put a bunch of apples and oranges and brown sugar in double bags (just what they sound like - two bags put inside one another) for next week's trips. Not sure what the agenda is for this afternoon, but I think I need a nap at some point (didn't get a whole lot of sleep last night - new bed and all... top bunks are difficult to get in and out of...).

I am at the Ranch til Sunday - and then headed to Crested Butte for the class. I'm excited to catch up with old friends (have done a bit already) and meet and work alongside a few others too. I'm trying to remember that I'm a guest and not a true member of the present community here - trying to respect their space and not be too demanding of people's time or resources. A few people I know are out on the trail right now, too - so I'm excited to see them on Friday - not sure they know I'm here - so that'll be a fun suprise:)

I hope that I can serve this community well while I'm here by being willing to do whatever needs to be done. I also hope that I let myself relax and dig into the Lord during down time - I have difficulty relaxing sometimes and finding something "to do."

Hope y'all have a great day and I will post again tomorrow:)

Katie