Since my travels to Sydney and the Blue Mountains, I returned to my home in the Gold Coast, continued working at the gelati shop on the beach, joined the worship team in my church (Living Temple Christian Church), met some new and wonderful close friends, went to a few weddings, surfed, soaked up as much sun possible, bundled up as the Autumn weather hit, got offered a job back in Canada, accepted said job, packed up my little life, said my "see ya later's", and hopped back on a plane to Canada.
Leaving the Gold Coast in June was never in my plans. As always, the Lord knows best and I am trusting in that fact. As I was preparing to leave, I was overwhelmed by the friends who have become my family. Especially Sawden Manor. It's only recently hit me how much I miss my Aussie family. They sure did give me a wonderful send off. I am looking forward to the next time we are all together again.
Last night with Sawden Manor.
What a crew.
Arriving in Canada....
When I was in Australia, I would look for familiar things to make me feel more at home. Now I find myself looking for things from Australia here to make me feel more at home. Australia, though I was not there for heaps of time, became my home. I am thankful for the opportunity I have here in Canada, but I really do look forward to the day when I will return!
After arriving in Canada, I was blessed to have just over 2 weeks to spend time with my family, friends, and pack up what was left of my life in Winkler before moving out to Abbotsford, BC (just less than an hour away from Vancouver). Though it was short, it was the perfect amount of time to catch up with people and get ready for this next chapter of my life at Columbia Bible College as the new Female Residence Director...
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| Catching up with friends from youth/high school |
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| Taking in an opportunity to watch my cousin Chris get the whole shot at the races. |
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| Trying to be like Chris :) |
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| Tara and I walking to Jonny's Java Best coffee shop in Winkler. |
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| Hangin' with the broski. |
