For Sam

Samuel,

Your sister speaking. Here are the set of photos I promised. I'll probably think of you every time I take pictures from now until I see you again. I am praying for you while you're out there at sea. It's funny how sibling-hood can become such a precious thing when we're so far a part. I am proud to call you my brother. I pray that you are making the best of the isolation being on a ship can bring. I pray that you lean on Almighty Jesus, and that He may be your strength when you are weak. I'm also praying you'll return to Portland, because you always need family around. 

The first set of pictures are from a drive I took to Hood River, Oregon. These are mostly along the Columbia Gorge. I took a few pit stops for you. The second set are from the big snow/ice blizzard that we just had. Our roads were covered in snow, and the leaves on every tree were covered in an inch of ice. Great times driving in a snow blizzard, I tell you. Hopefully you can experience that one of these days. 

Please stay in touch. Although I'm not super great at communicating, you know I love you, Sam. And I pray for you often. 

Love your sister,

Monica