Hello all –
The air is a bit cooler here in the valley. Some of the
trees high up on Buckskin are beginning to turn crimson. People are smiling
more, the lists of bus departures grows each day, and, at least for me, a smile
has returned to my face. Summer is coming to a close. I think we’re all
grateful.
It’s been a fantastic way to spend the summer – here at
Holden Village. Getting to meet so many interesting people – guests and staff
alike – who have shaped and molded both my mind and heart in ways I never
thought possible as I began this year of hospitality ministry.
Working in the kitchen during this intense summer was a
great learning experience. It taught me how to deal with epic amounts of
stress, demanding people, and being hospitable even when you’re the grouchiest.
But, for now, I am looking forward to fall, and eventually
winter. To the turning colors, less people, more time to hang out with the ones
who have become near and dear to me during this summer of quick
friendship-building, and being able to be more creative and experimental in my
cooking and baking as we move from serving over 400 people down to 200 to 100. It will be
a nice change of pace.
This summer has been one of the best, in many different
capacities, although I’m glad it’s coming to a close. “I’m excited to winter
with you” has become a common phrase among some of my friends and I here, as
the community becomes smaller and we plan snowshoeing trips, J-term pranks, or
a good winter reading list.
Hope this finds all my readers well.
From the Village –
Dean
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