No more Patrick

Well, Patrick is back in Canada (he is the executive director) and from what I hear the weather over there is not too friendly. I think I heard that it was -20 in Vancouver. Yikes, that is really cold for Vancouver. I think it was about 30 here, so I can't relate. The cold of the prairie winters feels a thousand miles away right now (wait it is at least a thousand miles away). I have decided to definitely extend my stay now and so I will need to begin making arrangements for that. You know what I miss the most so far... is just hanging out with friends and family. I would love to just go out and throw a Frisbee around or just sit on the back porch and have a coffee. Just goes to show again how valuable the simple things are.

There is a YWAM team coming here soon so we are madly getting ready for them. It is going to be a very busy, challenging, and fun time. They sound like a good team and they are not that big (only about 20 people), so it will be good stuff. There are lots of other things to take care of, but this will take up the bulk of the next 3 months or so. There are also some other interns coming in the new year so I won't be the only foreigner hanging around for long.

Have been pondering some interesting scripture the last couple of days, Romans 8-10. Very challenging and deep stuff. Wish I had kept my Alan Mortensen notes (sp?). So who chose who anyway? And if He did chose... why me and not somebody else. Had a nagging cold and sinus infection which seems to be almost gone now and felt a little run down, but have found God to be a center and strength again.

Have been able to get a few kids sponsored in the last little while. If you are interested let me know. It is only 35 dollars a month and it provides 5 hot meals a week, school uniform, pays for school fees, hygeine supplies, tutoring, and lots of love. Pretty good deal plus if you sponsor while I am here (at least a year or more) I can help you pick out a kid and follow up for you!