Tuesday Update from Alaska Camp

Sunday night the snows started up again and by Monday morning the roads were icy. The skies were clear though and we had to make the decision of whether to drive the FL team into Anchorage for some sightseeing and shopping. Pamela had never driven in these road conditions but we all made the decision to "go for it". We had heard the extended forecast and this might be the only time the ladies from Ocala could get out of camp. The Lord protected us on the drive in. It was slippery, but most drivers were very cautious and going only 45mph. We saw many vehicles in the ditch, the aftermath of one bad accident, and we watched one man avoid a terrible accident. He could have been a NASCAR driver with the way he maneuvered on the icy without losing control or slamming into the stopped truck on the side of the road. We watched the whole thing unfold while driving and making sure WE didn't lose control and while holding our breaths.

Once in Anchorage we were able to get around town with only the lightly traveled areas being slippery and hard to stop and start up again without spinning tires on the ice. We were so thankful for sunny, but cold weather, as the roadways began to melt and dry off for the trip back to the camp. God blessed us with safety and Pamela is a "little" (very little) more comfortable with driving in those conditions.

Monday night/Tuesday morning around midnight, the snows started up AGAIN! As of 3:45pm it's STILL snowing! Needless to say, we are glad that we went into Anchorage yesterday. Forecasts are for 5 inches during the day, more this evening, and still more snow on Wednesday. We might not be able to get out of camp again until Thursday. We spent the day cleaning the cabins and main building and bath house and then resting on a cold winter's day (yes, we know the calendar says it's fall - tell that to the weatherman). The directors are driving into Anchorage for the annual Baptist Associational meeting. We are praying for safety while traveling.