I have been in Montana for just shy of 2 weeks now and I have to say this place is rejuvenating. I have been cross-country skiing up in the mountains, I have been skiing DOWN a mountain, and being in the great outdoors does something to my soul. It makes me feel alive, it draws me closer to my savior. I can think and breathe clearly. I am amazed as I sit in the living room of my parents beautiful home looking out at the mountains, snow, and a beautiful Bald Eagle, at how creative our "creator" is.
Why am I am in Montana? My parents are currently on another continent- in Saltzburg, Austria. Think The Sound of Music. They are at a missionary conference for World Harvest Mission. Therefore, I am here, with my youngest brother Johnny. I'm supposed to be the adult, but honestly, I am having more fun being one of the kids. All of his buddies come over to eat dinner, and they are all great kids.
James is home too, which means the three Masterfield Kids are having a great time together. The other day someone in town who knows my mom said to me, "You must a Masterfield". And of course, I will always be a Masterfield, but I have become so used to hearing Abby McKelvy that it caught me off guard and I had to laugh. Speaking of McKelvy- I really miss my husband...
They say absence makes the heart grow stronger. Boy is that true! Every day I wake up and I'm so excited to be here and to be enjoying Montana- but I wish I was sharing it with my wonderful husband, Jake. He has been so gracious in letting me be here for so long. I am going home tomorrow and I am super excited to see him!
Because I have not posted in forever, this one is long. I apologize. But there is one thing I wanted to add. I got this from my dad, and it was very encouraging to me.
How does the knowledge of God's creation and providence help us?
We can be patient when things go against us,
thankful when things go well,
and for the future we can have
good confidence in our faithful God and Father
All creatures are so completely in his hand
that without his will
they can neither move nor be moved.
Heidelberg Catechism, Q&A 28
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