My mother is lovely,

Today I walked into the veranda and she's on the phone with what sounded like an old friend talking about Africa...it was the Mac tech help guy.

mmm Saturday...

Tami and I made cauliflower chick-pea curry.

Yesterday was P.D. day at MCI. While the teaching staff had their own schedule, us Deans drove up to Providence College and met with Chris Marchand who wrote the book "Restoring Rebecca" which is a book about Compassion Fatigue. Even though we had discussed the topic of the book before, it was both interesting and helpful to hear what Mr. Marchand had to say about being aware of how we are doing and making sure that we don't burn out as we are caring for the students we work with every day. Our next stop was the MCC store in Steinbach. I have never seen such a big MCC. They had a wall full of T.V.'s that actually worked! and were only $25.00! For those reading who don't know what MCC is, it stands for Mennonite Central Committee. These stores are thrift stores run by volunteers where people drop off clothes, records, mugs, tables, couches, shoes, table clothes, anything they don't want anymore and it is sold to help MCC missionaries around the world. Needless to say, it was a successful and entertaining trip.

This weekend I moved back into my parent's basement until the next couple I will be house-sitting for leave on missions in the U.S. on December 17th. While it's been nice living so close to work and church I've been missing sharing a home with others. Although I'm not looking forward to the 1hour commute each day, it will be good to be close to Winkler and have a chance to catch up with friends and some family. Already tonight I was blessed by good company and conversation as Tami and I cooked and enjoyed dinner and Chai in front of the fire.

That's my update for now. Until next time, I will continue to listen to "Your Hands" by J.J. Heller on YouTube over and over annnd over again.

Recent Special Events...

Dodgeball night

Girls Night, full of story time, costumes, KD, Tea, and even a fashion runway!

Clearly, the Lord has called me to MCI for this time. He made it quite clear last night, through a tough conversation. He is so good, why do I doubt Him?!

On another note, on August 10th, I hit my head acquiring my 3rd concussion in total and my second concussion of the summer. Ever since I've been dizzy, loosing balance, having headaches, and just not feeling like myself. It just sucks sometimes. Today I went to the doctor to get checked out and it turns out I will be having a cat scan sometime in the next few weeks. Puhleeze pray that the doctors don't find anything wrong with my head! but that I start to feel like normal once again.

Gifts to be treasured.

Martha, whom I met at camp this summer, came for a visit last weekend. It was such a blessing to be reunited with a dear friend, especially as I don't see people other than the ones I work with these days. We talked from the moment I picked her up from the airport till the moment I dropped her off. Mar, if you're reading this, know that I loved EVERY minute of our time together, except for the good bye part. I can't wait 'till we can see one another again!

After I dropped off Mar at the airport, I hit up Value Village randomly on my way out of the city. I remembered though, that Jo (a friend from B-crest) said she'd be in Winnipeg sometime in October for TESOL, and so I texted her. Sure enough she and 3 other friends were there! Again, the Lord blessed me with sweet reunions with dear friends. He is SO good to me! Every month since getting back to Manitoba I've seen at least one friend from either Briercrest or camp. I feel like a spoiled child at times, but I won't complain. I will say it again, He is SO good!

Just wanted to share a bit of the blessings I've been receiving lately, more stories to follow!