In Alaska even the gas stations are beautiful

I'm actually here in Alaska! Unbelievable! It is so incredibly beautiful! The Aspens are changing here and the drive from Anchorage to Soldotna is amazing!

I discovered yesterday that Alaska even has its own smell. A combination of evergreens, mountains, ocean, and cold.

It is so exciting to finally be here. In order to get here I have been on planes, buses, cars, and even a scooter! All without difficulty or incident. Praise God. I have seen many of my favorite people which is always a blessing! Right now I am on the Kenai peninsula and I will be heading up to Glennallen this next week. So my travels are coming to an end.

I am staying with friends here and had the great fun of babysitting last night. We had a picnic on the kitchen floor and I got my makeup and nails done by Kelsey (she's four)! I've never looked better : )

Thank you all for your continued prayers.

Always

Kari

In Colorado

Hello everyone! I am writing from beautiful Colorado! I have been so blessed to be here for a few days! It’s been full of great friends and beautiful weather! Yesterday I got to go hiking up near Nederland. The aspens are changing and let me tell you. You definitely wish you were there to see it!

These past few days have been great! I’ve been able to see some amazing people and I will get to see a few more before I go! I am so blessed to have so many wonderful friends and family. I love you all and I miss you more that you know!

Today at church I heard a wonderful message about the greatness of God. He truly is amazing! So far the details of my trip are working out well. I finally have a coat! All of my nursing licensure information is in. I’m just waiting on my license. Still have not determined if I am going to get a car or not. So please keep praying for me about this.

Always

Kari

Let me tell you what the deal is : )

Dear Friends and Family!

How exciting to be writing you all again! It feels like a long time since I have had the opportunity to catch up with everyone! Many of you have heard I am headed on another adventure! After spending a wonderful year in Minnesota getting to know my roots and sharpening my nursing skills God has opened up an opportunity to work in Alaska at Cross Roads Medical Center for the winter.

Cross Road Medical Center (CRMC) is a not-for-profit Christian Community Health Center serving the residents of South Central Alaska. For over 50 years, CRMC has been the only MD level provider of health care for an area that is roughly the size of Ohio. CRMC began as Faith Hospital in 1956 as the medical ministry of Central Alaska Missions, later to become SEND International of Alaska. They provide Family Practice, Emergent care, Extended Stay, and Community Outreach services. If you want to know more there is information on their website http://www.crossroadmc.org/.

Please pray for me as I head up to Alaska! Wherever God is at work so is our enemy. Pray that I will adjust well to living and working there. They will be training me in trauma nursing pray that I will remember my training and respond quickly and effectively to medical emergencies. Pray that I will be a compassionate and effective minister to the people. Pray that God will prepare people to be ministered to. Pray that I will be able to get involved in the community and make friends that I would be protected from homesickness.

I am going to start an email list to update people on prayer needs. Please let me know if you want to be included in the email list. I will also try to send out a letter with my parents prayer letters to keep everybody updated on “news” and prayer needs.

Thank you for all your support! God Bless!

Kari

Just starting

Well I'm trying out the blog for the first time. Just to figure out how it works.