More About the Hospitality in Alaska

8-3-09 While in Alaska, we were invited to the home of John Harris, his wife Michelle and their 3 children. (And adorable dog!)We enjoyed a home-cooked meal on the grill, friendly conversations, and a SPECTACULAR VIEW from the Harris's back porch.

Our teens jumped on the trampoline and zapped bugs with a special "bug racquet". Our first bear sighting was made at the Harris's house, though no one volunteered to get their picture taken with this particular bear.

Many thanks to the Harris family for making us welcome as well as feeding us with food and friendship.

More Folks from St. David's Church

8-3-09 Here are some more photos of the people of St. David's, Wasilla. When the potluck suppers are crowded, tables are placed in the church sanctuary as well. What a beautiful setting!

Thanks to the Folks at St. David's Episcopal Church

8-3-09 Good morning. Want to specially thank all of the people of St. David's who worked with us or brought us food. Also those who spent time in with us in worship or at the potluck suppers,

we hope you come to Virginia to visit us sometime soon!

Back in Virginia

8-1-09 It's hard to believe the mission trip has come and gone. It took more than a year of planning and fundraising. We'd like to thank Cathy Brown for her hours of research and organization. Cathy's hard work made the trip run smoothly. We are blessed to have her energy and dedication at Grace Episcopal Church. The Holy Spirit is definitely at work in Cathy. Another BIG thank you goes to the many supporters of this mission trip! The Alaska Mission trip would not have been possible without your donations or kind words or hours of volunteering at fundraisers. Thank you to those who drove us to the airport and for those who picked us up yesterday. We can't wait to share the many ways we made a difference in Alaska. Some are obvious and I will attach many pictures today of the physical projects we completed. The more lasting effects are in the hearts of the parishioners of St. David's and the hearts of the Grace Episcopal Mission Team. We've invited the folks at St. David's in Wasilla to come to Virginia to make this a true exchange. I know we will see them again.