We Walk by Faith NOT by Sight …. 2Cor 5:7   July 5th already.  Wow, yikes, exciting, oh dear, awesome, amazing, nervous, anticipating, butterflies, bitter sweet, laughter, love, joy – so many words to describe the range of emotions that I have experienced this past month.  If anybody finds a week or so randomly laying about, please send it over.  I think I misplaced it somewhere. What a wonderful last month in Canada and in the USA.  I have had the wonderful blessing of spending so much time with friends and family.  My ‘to do’ list was fairly small this month compared to previous (I guess that’s what happens when you tackle the big list with vengeance to get it all done).  I have hiked around Nelson, Vancouver, the Capilano Suspension Bridge; kayaked on the lake; rode the KLR several times.  I was able to have so many meals and coffees with friends and family and say ciao – it’s only two years and it’ll go quick.  I’ve been enjoying the different flavours of spice and even managed to get in some delicious sushi feeds.  One more of those and then I should be good for a couple of years.  There has been a lot of tears.  Bittersweet tears of sadness of what was supposed to be in our minds, and joyful […]

May your unfailing love surround us Lord, for our hope is in you alone.  Ps 33:22 November was a very quick month.  Here we are moving from spring into summer.  The days are warm and sunny quite often, to a point where we don’t need jackets. Flowers are in full bloom, grass is being cut and the fresh fruits and veggies of November are not what I am used to.  It takes some thinking to switch from November = winter = winter veggies, brussel sprouts, etc to November = spring/summer, fresh strawberries and raspberries, more lettuces (YAY!) and salad veggies.  It’s also very weird to see Christmas decorations in the stores and the city being decorated in red and green, Christmas trees too. Villa La Agostura – I refilled, recharged, renewed and rested for a weekend here.  It was a relaxing time in God’s presence with absolutely no distractions.  I didn’t take any work with me and even turned off WhatsApp notifications.  It was energizing to walk alone in the Bosque Arrayanas.  It’s in between seasons so there weren’t a lot of tourists there.  I didn’t even have to pay for the Park entrance as I am classified a local.  Very funny morning with the ticket agent when I asked about what documents were needed for a Residencia Nacional discount, […]

Serving and loved in Argentina. One year ago today I was in the middle of my travels. Moving from Nelson,BC to Bariloche,Argentina. From the far North to the far South Max always said. My remaining material possessions boxed in storage, klrs and kayaks left with friends, 4 suitcases with me. Wow, a year already. Learning castellano, adapting to a new culture, learning/accepting and walking forward in this new life. Being taught an even deeper sense of faith and trust as I surrender even more to walk across those rickety bridges and around the corner where I can’t see where the path goes. I still don’t agree with the fact that my best friend isn’t here to share these memories but I get to see the impact he had. I get to see how God used our time here before. I get to honor Max. I get the opportunity to wholeheartedly say Yes Lord, your will not mine. Its not always easy to do this, but I am so grateful for friends and family, all around the world. And I am especially grateful for my family here, walking alongside me, sometimes picking me up, but mostly for living life together. Here’s to being home.              Report This Post