Our last days in Canada!

Well, it is Saturday, July 2, 2011. Tomorrow we leave for Vancouver and fly out Monday morning bright and early! Our time here in Canada has been wonderful! Although we didn't get to see everyone we wanted to, we did have wonderful opportunities to connect with those we love. It just amazes me what a wonderful family the Lord has blessed us with.

We spent time with my parents before they left for another one of their motorhome adventures. We were at the coast to see Rocky's side of the family for a few days, reconnecting with our youngest neices, Izzie (5) and Tilly (2 1/2). When we spend the majority of the year out of the country, it is the youngest in our family who forget who we are, so time together is important. I was able to take a "girls" trip with Alex and Arryn and really enjoyed just hanging out with them. Rocky was able to connect with a bit of work - PTL! - and we got Hope all set up for camp.

We also had an opportunity to share at our home church - Bible Truth Church - and our sponsoring church - Gateway City Church. It is such an honour to share, even if just a little, with those who are praying and supporting us here in Canada.

Yesterday, we went out to Paul Lake government campground and had a hotdog roast with my family. My sister Chris, brother-in-law Dean, and their entire family were there (Josh, Christa, Zeke (3), Zoe (1); Chels and Jesse). What fun! The weather hasn't been typical June heat, but it was really fun to sit around a campfire, visiting and eating, just sharing time together.

Now, this morning, I am working on taking care of the last minute things to prepare for our return to Guatemala. It is at times like this when I feel a little "torn between two homes." I suppose that is just part of being a missionary. I have been reading through the book of Acts, and Paul was torn between many homes which had a piece of his heart! I am very thankful that as we go from Canada to Guatemala, I am not feeling overwhelmed at leaving family behind. Rather, I am anticipating what the Lord has in store for us over the next 4 months.

Thank you, Lord, for giving me the opportunity to embrace two homes, two families, and two cultures. What a blessing!

Karren