Day 8 | Jasmine Leake

Yellowstone had some amazing scenery. We got to feed some chipmunks on the way and saw buffalo, elk, deer, and so much more. The van ride was so much fun. I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard in my entire life than when Vicki saw elk and started yelling at tapping the window saying “elk, elk, elk” over and over. I was laughing so hard at how excited Vicki was that I barely even got to see the elk. Today I went to VBS and then went and worked on Kenny’s house. It was 110 degrees today and we had no shade, but working was still so much fun as always. Tomorrow is our last full day here and it is so hard to believe. I’ve gotten to know some wonderful people and I am looking forward to getting to know them better throughout the rest of our trip.

Day 6 | Jasmine Leake

It was another day of VBS and throwing rocks for me today. We went to the park for VBS first thing and we waited for the kids to come so we could get started. We were all patiently waiting and around 9:15 we began to think that we were not going to have any kids for the day and right around that time a bunch of kids came in ready to begin. One of the girls brought a little eight-week-old puppy and as soon as I saw it I fell in love. She let me hold it during bible school and by the end I was wishing I could take it with me. Afterwards we went back to throwing rocks at the church. It was so much fun just like our first day, and Bill got some songs going during our rock throwing. It was not nearly as hot today as it was yesterday, but we all got hot while we were working. We began to run out of rocks so we all started digging through the dirt to find them and then throwing them to others to out on the tarp. Despite getting low on rocks we did finish with the rock pile today. It was a great day with an amazing group of people, and I am looking forward to going to Yellowstone tomorrow.

Day 5 | Jasmine Leake

It was our first day of work, and VBS today. I went to VBS first and Logan and I sang and helped. All the kids were great and I loved getting to see their smiles. After VBS I went to the church and started moving rocks. I never would've thought that throwing rocks could be so much fun. Although it was very hot outside I had a blast moving the rocks out, laying paper down and putting the rocks back. I am very excited to see what is in store for the rest of the trip.

Day 4 | Jasmine Leake

Today was our first full day in Montana. We attended church and all of the people there were so nice and welcoming. After church we went and ate lunch and then some of us took a trip to Walmart for groceries. I am looking forward to our first day of working tomorrow and VBS.

Day 1 | Jasmine Leake

Today was better than what I expected. I had a great group of people in my van. I slept for a while at the beginning of the trip and then on and off throughout the trip, but overall it was just great to get to know some people I don’t always talk to. Even though almost all of us go to the same church we have the chance to get to know them on a more personal level as we serve and travel together these next few weeks. It was a great day and I look forward to getting to know everyone better.