Answered Prayers

After getting back to Texas and presenting at a Bible class, I have had time to think more about our trip. Although I know our group knew many of our prayers were answered, it seems appropriate to aknowledge them publicly. I'll start a list and other can add as they want.

- Safe travel back and forth by plane
- Avoiding moose on the roads (if people in the hill country are afraid of hitting a 100 lb deer, what happens if you hit a 1500 lb moose)
- Finishing our entire work project
- Nobody getting sick (3 hours of sleep and working all day - wow, God answered that prayer in a big way)
- Tempers staying in check and the group staying united (wow, amazing answer here too - what a great team we had)
- Seeing wildlife (the grizzly at the end was emotional for a lot of us - we were 6 miles from leaving Denali and about to leave, and then we see those cars pulled over with binoculars out...)
- Prayers for locals (in some cases we'll have to see how God works in their lives...many of them continue to be in our prayers)
- Prayers over our food (no allergic reactions, etc.)
- No injuries (power saws, etc., it happens of course, but our group still has 110 fingers)
- Rest and relaxation for Pastor Todd, Kim, and kids (they will stay in our prayers)
- Safety for those back home in Texas (especially my family!!!)
- Good news from Emily's mom (that was a good phone call for Emily to get)
- Spiritual growth in all of us (may God not stop this process now that we're back)

Day 11: The Longest Day

On Monday we drove the only paved road in Denali National Park. We then made the long drive back to Anchorage where we had dinner and made it to the airport around 10pm. Our flight was at 1245 AM and we were back in Austin at about 145 PM.


Moose!














There are some caribou out there... you're going to have to trust me on that one. They were difficult to see even with the binoculars.















We get to see a bear, finally!














Emily eyes the bear from a safe distance:


















Houston, Alaska














We passed Mt Ranier as we left Seattle:
















I know I speak for everyone when I say that we had an amazing trip. Thanks to everyone for your prayers and support. Thanks to our Alaskan friends for your hospitality and help. We are really impressed with the amazing work that you are doing.

We should have more posts and pictures in the next few weeks!