Yesterday I celebrated working one full year at Aspen Grove and so the secretaries in the office made me a celebrating snowman out of shredded paper and construction paper. I truly work with the world's best.
It's amazing fast time goes. I remember driving up the canyon for the first time. I remember I drove the speed limit and took my time, soaking in the scenery. For the first month or so I was quite shy in the office. I tend to be that way when I am in a new situation. However, it didn't take long for me to come out of my shell. Now Aspen Grove is my home.
I love driving up and down the canyon with my window down. I love picking up the mail every morning from the fire station. I love it when Jim yells across camp, "Good Morning, Jenessa!" occasionally when I get out of my car. I love when the fire place is on in the winter. I love when you can smell breakfast cooking in the summer. I love the one on one chats I have in Mark's office. I love the conversations over the radio. I love the jokes and teasing that goes on between me and Jared. I love the bright pink paper in the copy room. I love to stamp the checks--I feel like a kid playing house. I love it when people unfamiliar with Aspen Grove try to say "Huish." I love that Scott says "hi" an octave higher than normal. I love it that Greg doesn't have e-mail so I can be his "personal secretary."I love sitting on the back counter and having girl talk with Charlee, Becca and Michelle (thanks for listening, sisters!). I love talking to people about their summer reservations and being so excited, I feel like I'm going on vacation too. I love it when people speak highly of the work and programs we provide. I love walking out the door and seeing giant Mount Timpanogos.
There are just SO many things about this place I can't get enough of it. I'm so glad I work at Aspen Grove. Sometimes Mark will come into my office and ask me what I'm doing. I always tell him I'm changing the world. When I say this, I'm kidding, but inside I'm glad to be part of this work. The Lord's hand is definitely seen here, helping us succeed. Oh, thank Heaven for ASPEN GROVE!
