The most adventurous adventure.

I have always loved adventure. I love traveling and exploring new places and seeing new things. I caught the “Europe bug” my senior year of high school after a trip to England and Wales, followed by a quick visit to see my cousins who were living in Germany. These couple of weeks sparked my interest in the UK, and as time went on my desire to live here grew. A year and a bit later, Ireland happened. Then two years after, I came to Fort William for the first time.

I had no idea what God had in store. I never would have guessed I would be living in a little house in the village of Caol, with a view of the tallest mountain in the UK from my window. I didn't know how much I would love this place, these people. I didn't know that it would hurt so bad to leave.

But God has a plan. He has a plan for the sadness of saying goodbye, and the joy of saying hello to the man I will marry and the family and friends that have my heart. He has a plan for the processing that is to come, and for the people who will fill the spot I've had while serving in Kilmallie's congregation. He has a plan for all of it. I know that. And I trust that. 

I will follow Him wherever He leads.

"He who has called you is faithful; he will surely do it."

1 Thessalonians 5:24

The Isle of Harris.

I spent last week with the MacRae family on the island where Kiki and Anna grew up. It was wonderful to get away and see more of Scotland, and even better to get time with them and their families. Here's a little glimpse of the beauty that Harris holds.

This was on the drive to Skye. The loch is in the shape of Scotland. I asked if someone made it that way.

Just God. The Creator being creative.

On the ferry.

Harris beaches.

Church in Rodel.

Scalpay.

Post Box.

Scalpay sunset.

Adventures included, but were not limited to:

- Exploring an old church.

- Shopping for Harris Tweed.

- Visiting.

- Eating amazing food.

- Learning to use Josiah's fancy camera.

- Lambing. Let me tell you about this. We walked through hills (I was promised that if I made it over the top of one, there might be a Starbucks. This was only after being called a city girl.) and looked for sheep. It's springtime, and lambs are being born left and right. The goal was to find lambs and mark them so the crofters would know who belonged to who.

- And, last but not least, I LEARNED TO DRIVE A MANUAL CAR ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. Mission accomplished.