Away We Go......: wilderwoman.

"Lord, make me a channel of thy peace, that where there is hatred, I may bring love; that where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness; that where there is discord, I may bring harmony; that where there is error, I may bring truth; that where there is doubt, I mat bring faith; that where there is despair, I may bring hope; that where there are shadows, I may bring light; that where there is sadness, I may bring joy. Lord, grant that I may seek rather to comfort than to be comforted; to understand, than to be understood; to love, than to be loved. For it is by self-forgetting that one finds. It is by forgiving that one is forgiven. It is by dying that one awakens to eternal life."

-The St. Francis Prayer

You can't tell, but there is a picture of Christ behind me in this photo.

I am so grateful for him today I can't even stand it.

How blessed I am to know that I am never alone.

There is always one who completely understands what I am feeling.

I know I look like a filthy orphan in these pictures, but I assure you this is one happy, healthy girl right here. These were taken earlier this year when I was working as a field staff at a wilderness therapy program in The Grand Staircase Escalante. Best job in the world, hands down (don't get me wrong, I absolutely love the job I have now, but... seriously). I would not trade those months living and working in the wilderness for anything. It was an unforgettable experience being in the great outdoors all the time, closer to God than I ever thought possible, connecting with remarkable people and the breathtaking environment around me. Not to mention the fact that having the opportunity to help others through their recovery did wonders for my own recovery. I can't wait to go back for a visit to my favorite place next month! Wilderwoman for life!