The Difference in Numbers

I moved on Friday. I anticipated spending the evening with boxes and loneliness. However, that was not to be the case. The older dutch woman that I am boarding with, turns to me at dinner and asks me if I want to go for a drive. Now, being in a car is not my favourite passtime but it sounded much more appealing than boxes and loneliness....so I agreed.

It turned out that the drive had a destination. We ended up going to two different homes that housed her children and their spouses. The last house that we dropped into, her children from out of town also showed up at. It turns out that the weekend I decided to move was their family reunion weekend. The family invited me to brunch on Sunday and a BBQ on Saturday. I pretty much was welcomed as part of the family.

I thanked the family that had me over many times that weekend for being so welcoming and kind. The son turned to me and said, "no problem, when there is already 30 people what is one more." And I turned to him and replied, "but for that one person it means the world."

The Difference in Pay

What a difference money can make. Now before you go judging that sentence, let me finish.
This summer I was working at a Youth Centre - absolutely loved it. However, the down-side of the job is that we were required to keep statistics (ex. how many did you bring to Christ, how many did you disciple, etc.). After awhile you start to wonder if your mixing up the right motives (love for God and fellow man) with the wrong motives (one more number to add).

Well, today I realised what my motivation was. I am going out for ice cream with one of the youth who we took on camp who made a decision for Christ. And the best part of it is, I'm NOT getting paid. I feel a little bit better about my motive.

The Last of...

Today is my last Monday in Listowel for a lengthy period of time. Cheers to many Mondays in Jarvis.

I'm going down the Aisle!!!

Just wanted to express my excitement in that fact that I will walk down that aisle, dressed as pretty as possible, infront of 100s of people. In May of 2007 I have the honour of being a bridesmaid in Jessica Lise's wedding. I'm so excited!!!

This Summer

Lately I've been mulling in my head about the passing of time and how quickly it goes. I used to be the type of person that couldn't wait until..... Now I try to enjoy every single moment (even the crappier ones) because I can never have that time again. I know that this is not a new thought in this world, but it's a new action in my life. It's come about from graduating from Redeemer (and never going back as a student) and watching the movie Click.
And all I want to do is hold onto this month. ...August is moving way too quickly. This summer has been amazing.

Highlights include:

• Trip to Cuba with 4 girlsfriends (beach volleyball scars to prove it)
• Road trip to Marathon (north Ontario) with Sarah, Lorraine, and Caroline - got to see a mountain lion and a bear in the wild!!!
• Getting a new sister when my brother tied the knot
• Hanging out with the "Sisterhood" at Joella's wedding
• Participating in Trish's wedding
• Going on SERVE to Wycoft, New Jersey - got to tour New York
• Having three kids at the youth centre make better choices/commitments to God
• Working in the barn - sounds dumb, but it's good to use the hands again (although my back does ache right now)
• Feeling the warmth of the sun
• Seeing green everywhere!!
• Going camping with the family
• Watching firework in Kincardine
• Supply teaching

And the list goes on and on.