Glenn and Kathy Kendall Update #136 of Saturday, September 6, 2008, French Gulch above Breckenridge, Colorado

We are so fortunate! 

We walked up the rutted tracks still visible from the old toll road up French Gulch to French Pass on the Continental Divide above Breckenridge, CO.  In the Civil War era wagons laden with goods pulled by oxen came over French Pass Toll Road bringing supplies from Denver and points east to the miners in Breckenridge and returned with gold, and silver and other minerals.

When the railroad was completed in the 1880s two passes south on the divide this “road” fell into disuse.  Now a few hikers and mountain bikers make their way over the trail.

Over 11,000 feet and above the tree line the scenery is spectacular.  With the prevailing winds pushing us up and over the gradual pass between two mountains.  Once at the top and over we held on to our hats and possessions in the gale not wanting to chase them down into the next valley.

We go over the divide far enough to get out of some of the fiercest wind and stop at a large snow patch remaining from last winter’s abundance.

Using our bodies to shelter our small fire from the wind it took a long time to heat tea.  But in the magnificence we didn’t mind.  We rejoiced that we are so fortunate to have healthy bodies and seeing eyes to take in God’s creation.

Glenn just completed WorldVenture’s Fall Leadership Retreat and we are up a bit early before our International Ministry Director colleagues gather for a few days at a neighbor’s mountain home to share, pray, plan and enjoy.

The best part of last week’s retreat was that Glenn gave a report on our goals and work in Africa and then had small groups give input as to what we should focus on in the next three to five years.  It was very helpful.  

But we are not going to tell you what they said because we would value your independent thought as well.  You read our updates.  Follow our travels.  Hear what is happening.  Some even pray and give generously to make our travels possible.

What are your thoughts about what our goals should be for our work in Africa for the next three to five years?  Email us and let us know.