Sunday, July 6, 2014

Things I Learned In The Tetons

On June 24, my dear friend and I got up before the sun, hopped on a plane, and headed to the Grand Tetons to spend a week in creation with other people who love Jesus. What an experience it was! Here are the pictures that turned out (only one of two rolls turned out, sadly) and a few lessons I learned.

- I learned that first impressions are almost always wrong -
- I learned that there are really good and really terrible ways to organize sleeping bags and packs in a tent -
- I learned how to give good hugs, how to comfort others better, how to cry more - 
- I learned that God delights in us and is always saying "come" -
- I learned that rafting is ridiculously fun ("CARPE DIEM!") -
- I learned that I'm less introverted than I originally thought -
- I learned that everyone has a story and it often explains a lot about them -
- I learned that s'mores with York peppermint patties are THE BOMB -
- I learned that the in-between, "little" moments are the ones that make for the greatest memories -
- I learned that swimming in 50 degree water will make your lungs freak out and want to stop working -
- I learned that Enos can break and if they do, it's probably all Austin's fault -
- I learned that sleeping in an Eno Village in the mountains is an amazing experience like no other -
- I learned more about the depth of God's love as a father -
- I learned more about evangelism and how exciting it really is -
- I learned about the depth Jesus' grace and how much of me (all of me) He deserves -
- I learned that God is more concerned with out depth of relationship with Him than anything we can do -
- I learned how much fun car rides can be-- especially ones with good music and Sharpie tattoos -
- I learned how important it is to listen and respond when God speaks to us -
- I learned how great it is to be away from technology for a while -
- I learned how ridiculously hard it is to leave people that you grow to love in a matter of days -




























To all 39 of you: thanks for being part of such an amazing week. I know it sounds so cliche, but I feel like God used every last one of you in my life in a special way, whether I even had a real conversation with you or not.

Be bold. Be filled with the Holy Spirit. Take Jesus' love with you always. Change the world! 

Love you all!!!

4 comments:

  1. this resonates with me so much. and I must say, these photos are ahh-mazing (like, truly, truly incredible)! what did you use to edit them?
    much love! acacia xx

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  2. these are so full of life and laughter and i love the film.
    (and also s'mores with york patties, where have you been all my life??)

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  3. These pictures are incredible! Your photos are so full of fun, joy, and beauty!!
    What did you use to edit them?

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