Until Next Time, Bisti!

My emotions were high as our team left Bisti for the last time. God did work. The Holy Spirit breathed on me through these caring, loving, selfless people to open my eyes to a side of the Lord's love that I have never found myself in before. I felt like I was not sprinkled, not showered, but completely dunked in a pool of passion.
Speaking of pools.. Leroy and Rhonda (the pastor of Roger Deal Memorial Bapist Church and his wife) blessed us with a wonderful night of redneck and rezified hot tubbing! We took a couple loads of water from the natural well and filled a horse trough and three huge watermelon boxes for the twelve of us to soak in. The watermelon boxes were from the food donations that are made weekly to the church. A semi truck sized load of produce, breads, and sweets comes in weekly for RDMBC to hand out to families in the community and to offer to anyone who comes to the mid-week service. Hence the rez style tubbing! It was definitely one of the most memorable adventures from our time on the reservation.
We also had the opportunity to visit the Four Corners. Believe it or not- in my twenty years of living in Colorado, I have never been to the landmark! It was a great time goofing off with all my new made friends. After seeing the infamous X, we hiked around Shiprock- a sacred landmark to the Navajo people. It really is just a huge rock resembling a ship with an amazing natural wall of rock in its trail. The feeling of standing on the highest point to safely climb to (don't worry, Mom) was indescribable. Being surrounded by nothing but the Creator's creation made me feel so small but so loved and important at the same time.
The people I met and the relationships that we're built will forever be stamped in my heart. Harry, a 70 year old man that I had the honor of spending time with, works harder than any 25 year old guy I can think of. His nephew, Travis, is sort of like a gentle giant. He has the sweetest heart, the best intentions, the cutest laugh, and he sure does love his grandma! When you put those two together, any project will get done quickly and perfectly. Hands of magic!! Bulah and Brittanie are my fly, stylish sweethearts. Such beautiful young women of God that have already been through more trials and trauma than most of us see in a lifetime. I can't wait to see their smiling faces and feel there arms wrapped around me again! Then there is Cody.. Oh Cody. He is such a punk. But the little punk that you can't help but laugh at and love. If I had a little brother, it would definitely be him. He was on the same level of scaring me as Ryan and Kyle! Now that's an accomplishment. Uncle David is a hard working man that always tries to push your buttons and give you a good scare. His laugh and smile were contagious!
All I could think to help the tears lessen was that this was not goodbye.. But I will see you later!

Team photo at the Four Corners!

Me with Shiprock in the distance.

The church sign.

Our Navajo Reservation hot tubs!

Travis and me.