The Ingredients for Life:

30 Minutes of country music

1 Sunglasses tan

1 Watch tan

2 Huge blisters

2 Manwiches (Meatloaf on bread)

1-2 Cans of Diet Coke

12-14 Hour work shifts

Mix together with only 5 hours sleep and some 6 foot waves. Let sit in rain and 72 degrees F for 2 and a half weeks and you have a homesick but content Liz.

Sorry I haven't updated in a while guys... But work has been pretty crazy. This weekend (Labor Day) was the busiest the Ferry Line has had. On Friday I worked 14 hours and then 12 hours for the rest of the weekend. It's been hard cause I get really sea-sick, and even though I'm glad I gave this a try, it's not something I want to do for much longer. It's a little too slow paced for me. I need excitement, adventure, and a fast paced atmosphere.

But still... It's been good being here. I can feel God working in my heart though all this. It's like I went back to the beginning and started fresh with Him. It's cool... I've been reading though Romans 12 once every day... and the one verse that sticks out to me every time is verse 12

"Don't quit in hard times; pray all the harder" (The Message)

I know that physically and mentally I'm going through some harder times, but I also know that God wants to use those to break me down and build me up stronger.

Also, I just want to say that I'm sorry for being so bad about keeping in touch with you guys one-on-one... I want to so bad, but having limited internet access and so much work... Man, I love you all so much. You guys all mean so much to me and I'm insanely thankful for you and to you for all your prayers and love.

Well, I'm babysitting my cousins today, so I should go and let my "motherly instincts" take over. :P

Lot's of Love!