More from the North Pole

Monday Val went into work for the morning and then enjoyed the Visitor's Center with her friend Maria. A visit to the Fudge pot and some wonderful blueberry fudge.... yum. In the evening Val and Maria went to a meeting and I was able to spend some precious time with my new friend and sister in Christ Cherie. She is a wonderful mother of 2 children, Gabi and William along with a faithful wife of Adam who is currently training in Arizona. It has been an experience to live with these women who have come to love their husbands and be loved as Christ loves the church but then have them taken for months or more than a year a time in the name of America. The sacrifice these women experience is great but to see God's hand and way He strengthens these women is also a testimony to me. It has been a gift to be here with them and get to know their hearts.


Tuesday involved a visit to Santa Clause's house (which happened to be closed but no worries I got a good picture with the BIG guy - biggest Santa Clause in the world - and saw the reign deer :) )






Wednesday we got to introduce Sushi to Maria and Cherie - there was a fun place in Fairbanks. Val enjoyed the rest of our evening just relaxing playing some Monopoly deal, watching Despicable Me (so cute by the way), and making some delightful good (avocado salsa, spinach quiche, and bread pudding with a carmelly sauce :) ). And we got to go on a dog sled ride in Fairbanks! It was so majestic and beautiful! The lady that gave the tour was a blast to talk with. We talked most of the ride. It was a beautiful day and a light snow started as we ventured out on the trails.



Thursday I was able to join Val on post with a Women's ministry to the wives of Army men. It was a great time of prayer, worship, and truth based on Jonah - what a rich illustration of the need to pursue God's direction in our lives. Also enjoyed the infamous Cookie Jar - another cute restaurant in Fairbanks. And finished the evening with some wonderful homemade oil sauce pizza, left over bread pudding - yum - and the movie "Life as We Know It" <-- I would highly recommend this movie - super cute chick flick :)

Signing off for now. 2 more days and then heading back to Chicago where I hope it is warming up!!