We had a three week break in between teams, and I felt it was my responsibility to go out and appreciate God’s creations in Arizona. To do this right my cousin flew out from Indiana and took me on quite a memorable adventure. We hiked through the Grand Canyon, took a flight over and around the canyon, and rafted down the Colorado River. It was just the exciting escape I needed to rest for the remaining teams to come. I write this not to brag about my vacation, but to write about what God did in my life through this excursion.

Before going on this trip with my cousin, I was feeling pretty beat down. I was so exhausted from the work aspect of it all, I was missing my family pretty badly, and feeling just incredible low point in my life. I needed something in my life to rejuvenate me. I felt as if I had been running a marathon and did not feel as if I could go any further. Then out of nowhere God provided me with this excursion with my cousin that just completely rejuvenated my soul. This served as a reminder that God knows how to provide for your needs, and just when you need it He will give you a drink of cool refreshing water. I just need to remember that if I rely on Him, He will provide for me.

-Chris