Cycle Oregon

Last weekend was the kickoff of the 25th annual Cycle Oregon event which started in Bly, Oregon, traveling to other smaller communities in Southern Oregon, and ends again in Bly. Because my Grandma was a event co-coordinator, when she called and said 'I need help!' the family put on our big boy pants and came running. Cyclists began pouring in on the Saturday before the start day, and I was hauling luggage for these folks all day. And I mean ALL day. 8 am until 10 pm. I got quite the sunburn/tan. All in all the event went very well, with only a couple hiccups. I made a quick trip to Lakeview while on that half of the state as well. I have to see all the family I can if I make the long drive over!

More people than Bly has seen in a LONG time!

These were only half of the tents

While I was home I also saw a lot of amazing sights that reminded me how great God is in all places.

Choices

When one of my closest friends came home, hung out for a night, and said some things to me that I have always wanted to hear, it really made me question what I'm doing with my life. He travels, a lot, and wants me to go with him. Right now I can't afford it, but could meet up with him later. But when these plans cause me to stop and ask 'How is this affecting my faith?', I have to consider all sides. This friend is one of my most trusted fellow college graduates, a person whom I have admired the entire time I've known him, yet he does not believe in God the same way I do. I can safely safe I love this friend, and he feels the same, but is this what God really intends for me?

Top of Tablerock

We have different paths in life to choose, and while I've traveled down a lot already, I do know that this one could be a big game changer. Should I stay on the path I've been traveling, save up for a mission's trip or a field school? Or wing it, move to South America for some time and see where that takes me? Praying for guidance and some sign of what I'm meant to do, where I'm supposed to go...
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