Hungry Horse Dam

Hungry Horse Dam is an arch dam on the South Fork Flathead River in the Rocky Mountains of the U.S. state of Montana. It is located in Flathead National Forest, in Flathead County, about 15 miles (24 km) south of the west entrance to Glacier National Park, 9 miles (14 km) southeast of Columbia Falls, and 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Kalispell.

 At 564 feet (172 m) in height, the dam was the third largest dam, and second highest concrete dam, in the world at the time of its completion in 1953,^[2] with a volume of 3,100,000 cubic yards (2,400,000 m³).^[3] The dam's spillway is the highest morning glory structure in the world.^[3] The spillway is controlled by a 64-by-12-foot (20 by 3.7 m) ring gate.<sup>[1]

These are pictures Jeremy took of the water flowing over into the Glory Hole and coming out the other side. 
This is a very rare event that even alot of locals have never seen (until now ) The water is too high and thats why this is happening.</sup>  

 

Wow Week 2012

 This was our first wow week  (VBS) last year We werent even here yet. Wow week is AWESOME!!!! A huge thanks to the churches that came and put this on and made Wow Week possible!!!! I helped in the  preK class which was ages 2-4. We had a  average of 12 each day so it was chaos but TONS of fun. We had a really great group Some were more rowdy than others but thats to be expected with kids who arent even in school yet. On friday the churches that come to put on Wow Week  pay to take  the kids (5 and up) to the water park. It was a awesome day and so much fun. The wind was blowing and the sun never really made it out but the kids and a few adults (of course My Jeremy) didnt care and drove right in no matter how cold the water was!   I know the kids had a great week and are already looking forward to next year. I know I am :)

Yikes

So I try to keep Mollys poop picked up out of the yard because nothing makes me madder than getting poop on my shoe!! So I was going behind her everytime she went but as a missionary im always trying to think of ways to save money and the doogy bags seem a waste to just put a little in So i have been only cleaning the yard once a week and filling
 up a hole bag that way. So today I go out because its sunny so I figure I better go while I got a chance and so im minding my own business when I walk right up on 2 snakes.  Yikes!!  So I of course am scared and run to the porch and then I think Jeremy will never believe me so what do i do Of course I go back over to get a picture. After I take and send the picture thats when I discover 2 more piles along the side of the apartment so that was 3 piles of 2 so 6 altogether. Needless to say the poop may pile up for awhile!!!!!

Stephanies Story

So tell me Stephanies story, These were the words I heard just earlier tonight. I had never ever been asked in quite this way before. Sure people ask where im from? Or how I ended up in Montana? Or How I knew God called me here? But all those are so direct and to the point I was taken a little off guard and unsure of what to say when asked to tell my story It must have shown because the person then said ya know How'd you and your husband met, how long you been married, when did you move to Montana. Of course then I started spouting off answers left and right. Why had I had so much trouble the first time. I guess the answer is because I have never really thought about it. Have you?? We all have a story, Think about it whats your story. I ask you to at least think about it but I challenge you to write it down I think you'll be amazed about how accomplished you'll feel when your done and you'll realized how truly blessed you are. My Life changed because Someone I had just met took at interest in Me and my life and asked about my story.

Stephanies Story

 My story is a story of Grace, Hope, and Wonder. I'm from a small town called Athens, Tn. I was raised right there in the bible belt. Both my parents are christians. They raised me right and taught me to respect others as well as myself. I  was saved at 9 years old but of course in my teen years I strayed from God. I did what I wanted and went to church on sunday that was good enough right? I mean I was already saved. Of course thats absolutely wrong. So you can read alot of this in My Testimony post here. Of course my testimony is a huge part of my story. I got married when I was 19 and I am grateful to have found my soulmate at such a young age you can read about our love story hereon my blog too. I Finally got back on track with God and realized how wonderful life can be when you have a meaningful relationship with him. Life was great. We had a beautiful house, Jeremy had a good paying job, and we absolutely loved our church and church family. Then Life as we knew it changed forever. You can read about that here . So When God called us to Montana We were terrified and still are because our future is so unknown. So Grace is a huge part of my story because   God showed extreme Grace to us all when He sent his only son to die. Not only that but He forgave me over and over when I strayed from Him. My story is a story of Hope because I now have hope like I have never known and with Jesus in our lives We all have that Hope. My story is a story of wonder  because there is so much unknown in our future. I have no idea what 1 year looks like little on 5 or 10. I wonder what my future will be like but I have hope that everything will be fine because of Gods extreme Grace. This is Stephanies Story.

This week is Wow Week

This coming up week is Wow Week (Vacation Bible School). We have a mission team who comes and puts this on every year. Which is a huge blessing with the summer food program it would be too much to tackle this year little on every other year. Last year We werent here yet for Wow Week So We are excited to see what its like. Sunday afternoon is the kickoff at Canyon Elementary School We will have the blow up jumping houses for the kids and idk what else lol but im sure it will be fun. Then M-F is from 10-3 and all the kids will be coming to eat at the summer Food Program. We cannot wait to help anyway We can. Also as you know our goal for the summer food program is at least 50 and today we hit 48 :) We are very excited and cannot wait to see the big numbers during wow week.Other than that not much going on lately just staying very busy and enjoying the warm weather. Please continue to pray for us and the ministries were invovlved in here in Montana.

I have been dreaming of you lately. In my dream im just taking care of you and im just so happy! But i can never see your face I guess thats cause I have no idea what you'll look like. I cannot even begin to imagine you! I hope you are a complete mixture of us both:) Every month I wonder if this could be the month I conceive you. I'll admit I have drove myself crazy over the years making myself think I have every pregnancy symptom ever heard of. Its rediculous I know. I set myself up for alot of heartache because of it. Only since I have been in Montana have I completely put my trust in God and His timing and its like a weight was lifted off me. See sweetheart We never have to go through life alone because God will go with us every step of the way if we'll only let him but the choice is ours. I cannot wait to teach you all about Jesus and I pray that the day will come that I will get to see you accept Him as your Lord and Savior I cannot wait until you come into this world. I pray for patience while im waiting and understanding I know you are gonna be so worth the wait. I love you so much Love, Mommy

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you. Philippians 1:3

We had a great first week at the summer food program. A BIG thanks to everyone who helped. But a VERY special thanks to Colonial View  Baptist Church  from Cookville Tn for coming out and helping us this week. They were the BEST!!! They cooked Jeremy and I breakfast and dinner daily. We played cards nightly and just had a great time. Mostly what We did when we werent working Ok even when We were working was laugh!!! This group is HILARIOUS!!!!! From the Moment I met them I was cracking up!!! It only took a week but they all already have a special place in our hearts. Thanks again guys!!

I Also have a new BFF (Best Friend Forever) Dink and I hit it off from day one. We have laughed till We cried many days this week :) I sure will miss him!!!

It has begun.....

The summer food program is in full swing!!! It has been a crazy first couple of days but all has worked out and went well. We have a group here this week from Cookville, TN helping so we are doing fine help wise Hopefully next week when they head home We will have plenty of help too.  Please pray for that!! We had 22 on monday and 26 on tuesday Which for our first week we thought was pretty good. We hope to see this summer food program grow and be very successful but if We feed one hungry child who wouldnt have gotten lunch otherwise thats a success in our eyes. Is it hard work? Yes you bet it is but is it worth it? absolutely. Tonight which is wednesday We will be staying all the way through to our Beyond Borders for Christ service So it is gonna be a long day. We know We will be tired but We also know were doing it all for the right reason, The kids of this community are the reason and Yes they are so worth it!!! Anyway gotta go have breakfast with this mission team they have been awesome and We have eaten with them every meal since they got here :) We will be very sad to see them leave, But thats the life We live and people are in and out of it constantly Its always hello goodbye. But I am so thankful for all the individuals I have met Some I may never see again but I know God made there path and mine cross for a reason and even though its difficult its worth every minute, every conversation,every hello and every hug goodbye. I am Thankful for it all!!!

Our schedule

Wow time sure flies Monday is the 11th and the summer food program starts. We are ready as were gonna get. Its gonna be so much work but it will be worth it to see those sweet kids get a good meal that they might not otherwise get. As far as the  other ministries were involved in go we will be going at all of them full force as well.

What are the Ministrys were involved in???

• Sunday Jeremy and I are the worship leaders So We do all of the worship songs sunday morning and night. I also teach the k-3rd sunday school class 

•  Monday As of right now this is our off day :)

• Tuesday We have our adult bible study We eat at 6 and bible study is from 7-8. Jeremy and I along with Lee and Joy and Fran meet in the afternoon to prepare the meal. Every 2nd and 4th tuesday We volunteer at our local food bank from 7am-12pm

• Wednesday We have Beyond Borders for Christ at 6. Jeremy has to go early to practice for the worship, and Lee Joy and I prepare the meal before the service. I also have a class for 3 and under. Check out my post called Beyond Borders for Christ to see what its all about!!!

• Thursday This is also a off day for us:)

•  Friday We have worship practice at 2. Jeremy goes to a mens bible study at Hungry Horse Chapel at 7

•  Saturday Jeremy teaches a guitar class from 12-1 and then we have worship practice at 1. Then We have to make sure we have powerpoints and everything else ready for sunday morning.

Of course these are all our ministrys through the year and were still not quite sure which days We will be working at the school for the summer food program. Also when summers over is when I will start my babysitting job M-F. So we are and will continue to be very busy, but We love what We do here in Hungry Horse Montana and are happy God called us here. Even when hard times come We know that God has a purpose for our lives and We are here for a reason. We have no idea how long We will be here And always having this in the back of your mind makes you so much more mindful to make everyday count., And to make time for fun with friends as often as possible. We are so blessed and cannot wait to see what God has in store for our future.

My Miracle

Baby I almost feel guilty that you are gonna enter this world as a missionaries child. I know God called us into this and I know that He will take care of us. But you didnt chose this baby and it breaks my heart to know that you may never know what its like to live right down the road from your grandparents. You may never get to truly know alot of mommy and daddys friends from Oak Grove or Clear Springs and neither maybe the church you grow up in. I had all these things and It hurts to know that I have no idea where We will be when you come along. So much of the future is unknown. But one things for sure no matter where We are when you come into this world you will know so much love and im sure you will be spoiled rotten and will always be taken care of even if daddy and I have to do without. You will always know who Jesus is and how much He loves you. I cannot wait until the day I can hold you in my arms I love you already baby Even if I dont even know you yet. You will always be my miracle.
Love Mommy

Rain rain rain go away, funny story, and excitment about what God is doing in Montana

Wow its been raining for what feels like forever!! Yesterday while driving home Jeremy and I saw the most beautiful rainbow. It was coming straight up from a mountain. Made me think of my last post about how God will not break His promises to us. So even though We havent seen many bright sunny hot days yet summer is definitely here. The reason I know is because we are crazy busy and we havent even started the summer food program yet. I am not complaining I am thankful for all the ministries God is allowing us to do. Maybe We can rest when summers over :) Ha thats when my babysitting job begins and by then Alayah will be pulling up and crawling around everywhere. I know what your thinking wow how are you adding that to everything else you do. My answer is I cant wait :) and I am so excited about it and even if I have to cook for tuesday and wednesday and practice on fridays with a baby on my hip Ill do it because it makes me happy. Funny story.....on friday Some of us women were meeting at the church to plan and discuss our menu for the summer food program. So I changed and feed Alayah and asked Jeremy if he thought he could handle watching her. ( I knew He could She was babbling and happy) He said ok I said ok just bring her to me or just text me and ill come down here. so upstairs I went I was in The meeting probably about 30 minutes when I got a text saying " she just keeps crying and idk what to do" So i hurried downstairs and found them sitting in the recliner when I came in the room she reached for me :) Before babies can talk when they reach for you to me its like hearing them say I love you. Anyway so as im picking her up i say whats wrong and then I figured it out and I said well your stinky and she starts smiling like wow im glad someone figured it out. So Idk if Jeremy really didnt know or just didnt wanna change her. But it just was funny to me. So anyway just wanted to check in and let everyone know We miss them and Havent forgot them but the letters and calls might be fewer these next few months because We are gonna be lucky to get sleep :) But We are very excited about EVERYTHING God is doing in Montana.

Broken promises

As humans We all break promises some not meaning to and others not caring if they do or not. Its part of life. Alot of heart break starts with a broken promise. Some relationships will end over broken promises. Sometimes it seems like everywhere we look all we see are broken promises but God will never break his promises to us. I just had this on my mind today and wanted to share. I am so thankful for Gods promises!!!

What a happy baby :)

For all my friends and family who don't have facebook I'm posting this video here too!!

                               This is Alayah :)