08/02/2026
Sunday Reflection
Well… I overslept this morning.
So here I am, trying to wake up with a hot cup of tea, get ready for church, and gather my thoughts all at the same time. As I think back over this past week, one word keeps coming to mind… thankful.
We went into the week expecting things to slow down because of the Tanana Valley State Fair and the Eielson Air Show. Historically, those events pull people away from us. Instead, the Lord blessed us with one of our busier weeks. Summer is such an important time for our little business. It’s when we have the opportunity to make up for the slower seasons, and I’m so grateful for every person who chose to spend part of their week with us.
It wasn’t without its challenges. Before I could even leave for the mail route yesterday, I found a flat tire waiting for me. Doug’s back has continued to give him trouble, so we’ve been splitting part of the route between us (Amazon load requires two people). There are days when it feels like one more thing gets added to the list before we’ve even crossed the first item off. But somehow, God keeps carrying us through.
I’ve also been reminded that one of God’s greatest blessings is people.
Sherry has been faithfully coming in early to take care of breakfast and covering our mornings. Her willingness to be flexible has been such a gift to us.
And our weekend crew… they’re finding their rhythm. Watching them laugh together, tease each other, and jump in wherever they’re needed has brought a smile to my face more than once this week. Skills can be taught, but serving each other with a good attitude is something special.
As I look around the property, I’m reminded that summer in Alaska doesn’t last long. There are still projects we’d love to finish before winter arrives - things that will help keep the building warm, make things more efficient, and, hopefully, begin expanding our little post office. Some will get finished this year. Others may have to wait. Either way, God already knows.
I’ve been thinking a lot about how easy it is to focus on what’s left to do instead of what God has already done.
This week He provided customers.
He provided faithful employees.
He provided strength.
He provided grace.
And He reminded me that every blessing - big or small - comes from His hand.
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” - la Psalm 103:2
I hope you’ll take a few minutes today to look back over your own week.
Not at everything that still needs to be done, but at all the ways God has already been faithful.
Have a blessed Sunday, friends. Doug and Renee ❤️
