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We returned from New Norway Sunday evening (July 22) to discover that hail had passed through the area! Fields and gardens, including ours, were beaten down to varying degrees. Our lettuce and rhubarb took the biggest hits, but the flowers and tomatoes also sustained some damage. Hopefully, the path of destruction wasn't too wide and long.   Hail damaged lettuce   Shredded rhubarb We spent Monday, July 23 to Saturday, July 28 at Living Waters Camp taking in the Family Camp. The guest speakers shared God's Word very clearly and powerfully! We were challenged and encouraged to be diligent to live out our faith every day, not just on Sundays. It was great to reconnect with old friends, sit around a bon fire talking about God, and get lots of rest. Scott was able to get in a game of softball in the annual Campers vs. Pastors game. Sadly, the Pastors lost out by 2 runs.   A morning walk to the Camp gate Shellbrook Pentecostal Assembly and Parkside Pe...

For the past two weeks we have been enjoying sleeping in our own bed! Life has seemed to slow down a little bit and we have actually packed quite a few boxes! The china cabinet is now empty and all the photo albums and games have been packed as well. The garage is a little messy with all the boxes, empty and full! Our 'give away' pile is growing. It is amazing how things lose their importance over time. Last Sunday we spoke in Beechy and met many friendly and passionate people. Our hosts, Mel and Vel, took us on a tour of the countryside. We saw the crops and the river valley by Diefenbaker Lake. Saskatchewan has sandcastles! Did you know that? They are pretty cool. Sandcastles near Diefenbaker Lake, SK We have been able to go for walks in the mornings, trying to get in better shape and lose some of the extra weight that hangs on. We get to enjoy the view of the crops and sometimes a wild animal or two. Recently we've been walking through the local park where a fam...

It is amazing how much stuff one acquires over the course of several decades! Helping Scott's parents with their garage sale helped us realize the importance of dealing with material possessions promptly rather than putting them away for another day, which doesn't arrive for many, many years, in some cases! Years worth of good deals Treasures waiting to be discovered The sale was a big success I think. Lots of people dropped by and went away with new treasures. The garage was full and the shop seemed to have an unending supply of items to be sold. However, by Saturday noon we had managed to clear out all the nooks and crannies and there was a feeling of excitement in the air as we saw just how much stuff had been sold. We even had discovered a few things in storage, which we put up for sale. It was great to connect with Scott's three sisters for the three and a half days we were all together. It will be strange for the family to drive by Simpson and know that ...

As you are probably aware, we just had a trip to B.C. and spoke at 3 churches along the way. This trip had many different components to it: our son's wedding, Pre-field Orientation at the EFCCM Home Office, connecting with friends and family, and making new connections at new churches. There was a lot packed into those 18 days!! After having supper with our son Jordan in Victoria, our first full day on Vancouver Island was spent enjoying God's creation at Butchart Gardens near Victoria. So many amazing flowers and creative landscaping! I think we took several hundred pictures! Along our journey to Comox for the wedding, we were able to connect with several friends (Everett & Solange, Brian & Glendene, former pastor Sam & Donna). We helped with some preparations (flowers and setting up tables and chairs in the back yard) for the wedding. The weather was perfect! We are so thankful for how God is putting together our T.E.A.M. of support as we follow God's ca...