I want to thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and support over the past couple of months. Things are progressing well with my recovery and I am looking forward to things getting back to "normal." Many friends, chaplains and responders have stopped by the house or picked me up to continue in the ministry. They have been a great encouragement and support! Katelyn, Jonathan, Andrew, and Jordan, have also been great about taking me to many appointments, helping with the todos, and getting me out of the house. I can't wait to start driving again on July 13. 

On Father's Day we spent the day in the mountains and enjoyed our time together, the cooler temps, and the beauty of God's creation. We also had a great time celebrating my birthday this month. I am very grateful for all God has done in our lives. 

As you have probably seen in social media posts, Alexis, Andrew, and Brooklyn have made it back to Colorado! We are blessed to have them close again and getting to watch Brooklyn grow up so fast. Andrew graduated from flight school as a Chinook Pilot at Ft Rucker in Alabama and will now be stationed at Buckley Space Force Base. Alexis started her new job as a nurse at a local hospital in the emergency department. 

Katelyn graduated college in May and is waiting to start her police academy. Denver PD delayed the start until Oct 5 but have allowed her to stay on as an employee until it begins. It is a blessing not to have to look for a job for three months and still be able to jump in when things get going. 

I was able to attend the swearing in of the chaplain unit for Aurora Fire and Rescue. This was many years in the making and they currently have eight on the team with two more in the process. 

If you would like to join our prayer and financial team, please click on the link below and select Give to Chaplain Travis Akins from the dropdown. 

Serving The Shield / Rocky Mountain Police & Fire Chaplains Update
Over the past month we supported a Texas agency that suffered three suicides and have been in contact with agencies/chaplains in Ohio, Utah, Arizona, Wyoming, Missouri, and New Mexico about hosting chaplain training this Fall. As we gear up for everything going on, please be in prayer that all the details can come together. 
 

On June 27th, three firefighters lost their lives and two more were injured in a wildfire on the western slope. We are working with the local chaplains and the Colorado Emergency Response Team to support the best we can. 

Please be in prayer for these upcoming trainings/events:
Basic and Advanced Chaplain Training (Wyoming) - Sept 18-19
RMPFC Basic Chaplain Training (Colorado) - October 9-10
Two-Day Advanced Training (Colorado) - Nov 13-14
Basic and Advanced Chaplain Training (Arizona) - Nov 16-20
STS Annual Conference - April 21, 2027
STS One Day Advanced Training - April 22, 2027