Hello Compass Wilderness blog readers! My name is John Oxford and I am the summer intern for Oklahoma. I just want to let all the staff in Durango know how lucky they are to be enjoying the 70 degree weather, while we in Ok are sweatin' in the upper nineties...Anyway... even though its hot and humid here I really am enjoying my summer thus far with Compass. A little about me: I have a heart for using God's creation as a tool for ministering to youth, I am going to be a 5th year senior at Oklahoma Baptist University, my major is Leisure Service Management with an emphasis in Camp Administration (if you don't know what that is or what it means, its ok. My mother didn't either. Basically I'm majoring in what Steven and Lance do), I have a passion for the outdoors, I love Gatorade and cottage cheese (not together), I also love climbing and my dog Bear (see pic).
This summer seems to have been really busy. Steven Charles Canaan Crane (another Compass Guide) and myself went through an American Mountain Guides Association Single Pitch Instructor course which involved a lot of preparation and time. Even though the course was difficult, I feel like it was well worth it. I learned much more than I expected.
I am excited about the upcoming trips and the experiences that they hold. Please pray that I will have the energy, focus, and drive to finish the summer strong. I feel privileged to be working with Compass Wilderness, it is a wonderful ministry that really does change lives. You should be hearing from me again sometime soon! (this was the first blog I have ever written, it's kinda weird for me)
Blessings,
John Oxford
