May 24, 2008

Today Josh & I started our journey north; from rainy Calgary to sunny Vancouver. As we flew up the Pacific Coast; vast with gorgeous snow covered mountains, I couldn’t help but notice the beauty of God’s creation. As we landed on Digby Island & got our bags, I noticed that there wasn’t a cloud in the sky & it was actually hot! ! I really think the Lord is wooing us to this place… Every time we have been here we have had amazing weather.

While in flight we met a very sweet couple; Brian & Connie. They have been living in Prince Rupert for 2 years and love the coastal life! They were so friendly & told us all about Prince Rupert as we took the 15 minute ferry ride from Digby to Rupert. Connie is a nurse & a part of a fraternity here. She said that I was more than welcome to come & sit in with the group of ladies that meet. This couple lived in Prince George for about 3 years (Josh’s home town) & they also lived in Westbank (the town where Josh & I lived prior to Cochrane). We hope to visit them more this summer & have dinner with them.

We phoned Tony, who had the keys to our apartments & he picked us up & drove us to Bay View. As we headed to the apartment we got to talk with Tony & hear a bit of his story. He has been in Rupert his whole life; his family is here & has a fishing boat. He asked Josh if he would be interested in going fishing; of course that was a yes!

Later in the evening Josh & I walked downtown & had dinner at a local Italian shop. We bought a few groceries and then walked back. It has been a very full day, but we are so excited to be here & can’t wait to see what this summer holds. ‘

Please pray that we would be able to build many trust relationships this summer! We are excited to have met Brian, Connie & Tony on our first day! Already we feel that Lord is opening up doors of opportunity for relationship!

Blessings to you all!!!!!!!!!