Spring Colors at the Refuge
Dear Friends:
Greetings from the Duckabush Valley where, believe it or not, the sun is so bright it tends to be “blinding.” Yes, Spring may have finally arrived - or at least a harbinger of Spring - here at The Refuge. And just in time. What with its yellow sheet-rock sheathing and bright forest green roof, the main lodge reminds us of a field of yellow daffodils amidst fresh greenery.
Our first trillium has poked through the forest floor and daffodils are springing up all over. Reminders of the Resurrection are all over the place. And, as we celebrated the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus on Easter Sunday, we give thanks for all that God has done for us - in so many ways.
Recently we got together with our neighbors the Muellers, George, Kathy & Marjie (Peggy was unable to be with us) for supper and fellowship. Some of you may know that it was this family who sold us the first parcels of land upon which The Refuge is now being developed. Their generosity in selling to us at a very reasonable price, was part of the miracle God worked in getting us started. They were able to share a good deal of the history of the valley with us. We enjoyed getting together.
Early last week Jan Friend and I spent two days staining logs. We’ve got a lot more yet to go, but we did make a dent. We plan to have a workday (for men only) on Saturday, 21 April, devoted to staining.
Our next full-scale work day will be Saturday 12 May - 0900-1600 hrs. Bring your own lunch - we’ll provide beverages, snacks, etc.
Well, that’s it from The Refuge. We hope you had a Happy Easter celebrating the Resurrection of Christ.
Robbie & Jim Edgren