We're Back!

We are back from a successful missions trip to Kentucky Mountain Bible College! Turns out Elijah is a pretty good traveler. He didn't cry much more than he normally does, mostly just when he needed something. And it only took us about 3 hours longer to get down there than the rest of the group.

Tim spent much of the week working on the roof projects.

Our group was able to complete several tasks around KMBC's campus, including:
-3 roof projects
-a large gardening/mulching project
-cleaning off the siding on a house
-helping in the kitchen with preparing meals
-other small odd jobs

Elijah and I spent our time enjoying the great weather (it was in the high 70's or low 80's all week), getting to know the students better, and encouraging the workers. Elijah really enjoys being outside and was tuckered out at the end of each day from meeting so many great people.

Elijah enjoyed breaking in his new stroller.

Ready for a new day!

It's hard work being outside all day!

Our group also had the chance to take an afternoon off and go hiking at the Natural Bridge. This is a beautiful site (that unfortunately we didn't get a picture of) that I have enjoyed many times. While Elijah and I stayed at the bottom with some other members of our group, Tim climbed many, many stairs with the students up to the bridge. He enjoyed a great view at the top while Eli and I discovered a "museum" of stuffed wildlife. All in all, we're really glad to have been able to go on the trip with our church. We were blessed by the gratefulness of the college students and staff and by being able to grow our relationships with students and others from our church family.

At the Natural Bridge.

Watching Daddy work.

Elijah had fun making faces for the camera.

Tim working hard.

Eli wearing a paper hat to celebrate a student's birthday.