Day 161: Storms and Rest

Hello!

I don't have much to write about over the past two weeks, so I don't expect this post to be very long.

The summer rush is over for the summer! Even with Labor Day weekend approaching, it still appears to be a quiet weekend here at Lake Powell. There is another rush lingering on the horizon as September's tour season begins, but for now, I'm enjoying the blessing of a slower pace of work at the front desk. My research paper submitted last week concluded my summer semester, which has left this week open to rest and enjoyment. I have been able to leave work early several times, which has been greatly appreciated. Once my fall semester begins, I'll be doing a full load of college courses along with full-time work. It'll be fine, I'm sure, but for now I'm enjoying the breathing space.

These past two weeks have held some notable storms. Around 3:00 on morning, I awoke to flashes of lightning. I instantly grabbed my camera and tripod. The storm was slowly moving over the town of Page with large bolts of lightning. I was able to take some photos, some of which turned out more spectacular than I could've imagined! The next day, I showed the photo to my colleagues at work, and my boss requested that photo. Within a few days, that photo was posted on the company's Facebook page, receiving quite a lot of positive reviews. I was thrilled over the response--over 2,000 people "liked" this photo!

This week has been a different kind of storm...the kind with overcast grey and drizzling rain that lasts for multiple days. Fortunately for me, this happened on a Sunday. I spent my entire day sitting close to a window listening to the rain, taking naps, and missing Oregon's ongoing rain. With all of the homesickness I have been experiencing lately, the rain was a wonderful gift. The sunshine is back for now, bringing a smile to the guests at the resort.

Last Sunday was Jamie's last Sunday with the ACMNP team. Though no one attended our service, KelLee, Jamie, and I sat on wet benches singing songs, praying, reading Scriptures, and listening to Jamie's final sermon of the season. She spoke on desiring God's approval above people's approval. A good reminder to me...and everyone else who works in an industry based upon customer service.

Less than one month remains before I will begin the drive home. I am so very excited to return to Oregon, but for now I'm making my final "bucket list" of things I want to see and do before I depart.

Blessings to you this week! I only had one more photo to add to my Photos of the Week. Check it out!