These are some pictures from last weekend's outing to the beach at Hunstanton (it's a little spot north of here on the North Sea)
It was an enjoyable evening of songs, s'mores, and sand (you should read evening as evening, night, and early morning).
The other girl in this picture is Mandy. She has been here for a little over a year, hails from LA-- Louisiana that is. Pretty solid girl, lots of fun, and loves kids! I got stuck baby sitting the other day (little slobbery baby) and she was all too excited to come over and take it on since she works mids (thrid-shift).
They guy witht he guitar is Wes. He lives across the street, calls Texas home (yup I'm surrounded by hick-talkin' southerners). He's getting out of the AF in November and beginning a 12 month internship with Cadence and the Hawkins. And the goofy guy behind us is Rob. I don't remember where he is from, but he's a good guy. Big heart, always ready to help and have fun. 
"Car Park Entrance" is what this sign reads, and since we couldn't park there, while some were retreiving the cars, others decided to make use of the barricade. These are some of the guys, most are Christians, but some just hang out because we're having fun. and that's ok too.
If you want a good idea of what the communuity here looks like...think back to those kids you knew in high school who joined the military. now, I'm not trying to stereo-type everyone in the armed forces, but it's a good start. They are not the cool kids, the super smart ones, or the kids that seem to have ait all together. They are disfunctional. (some of you have heard me say...good strong Christian kids don't join the military, they go to Bible college-- that's not 100% true, but it is more than 50% true) They have issues, and they are running from something. And this is a big melting pot for them. Pray for these Airmen, as they learn to live in community. Some of them are learning for the first time that people and God love them! I had a nice talk with one of these guys last night, and it's so good to know, that even now I am appreciated here.
I love you guys!!
Shalom~Elaine
"But the least of these look like criminals to me, so I left Christ on the street..." -Derek Webb
5 comments:
I am going to take your "hick-talking southerners" remark as the high compliment I am sure you intended it to be. I'm glad you have the opportunity to spend another summer around such a lovely accent. :)
I enjoy reading your stuff! Keep it up!
glad Y'ALL are having a good time (had to add the southern touch) just the fact that you came all the way over the pond to hang out with these folks speaks volumes already, i'm not surprised to know they appreciate you
yo yo yo, just heard your air force life story here in tim and becs living room, aww, i'm glad your here, makes me happy! :)
HONEY! You know how to come thru... maybe i should whine alittle more often. Great post, so glad you're back in the UK withthe AF... what a fabulous campfire.
i leave Peru in 5 days- YIKES!
SHALOM!!!!!!!!!!!
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