Baker Mountain Gets Some Love!

I know that our main and Mother camp is Cumberland Pines. And, believe me, I do love Pines. Still, as the most recent full time resident and crusader for Baker, I feel moved to give you an update on our satellite camp. We were recently contacted by Leanne Fisher from Caney Fork Electric Co-op asking for a "favor." (I put that in quotes because it was actually a great partnership).

They are in the process of trimming limbs off of electrical lines in the Spencer area and really wanted a place to park the large bucket trucks to save the fuel cost of driving back and forth to McMinnville each day. Of course we wanted to help out, and Leanne made it really easy for us. Without even expressing the need, Caney Fork offered to cut down two damaged and hazardous trees from the property (some of you may remember the lightning incident of Summer '11 when a tree exploded outside the Staff Lodge). I'm so glad that MTOP could partner with Caney Fork and give Baker a little love in the process.

One more random Baker update: Some of you may know our neighbor and pro-bono caretaker at Baker, Elijah Curtis. He is such a gift to us and keeps me informed whenever any sketchy activity or damages occur at camp. He lives with and takes care of his mother who just turned 90 years old last Friday! She still walks with the help of a walker, and definitely has a very quick wit about her. She cracks me up every time I visit. Still, she and Elijah struggle with finances and health each day. He recently sold his prized Camaro convertible to help pay bills. When you get a moment, say a prayer for Elijah and his mother for all that they do for me and this ministry.