Home, sweet (very sweet) home!

It has been over five months now since making the journey from Washington state to our new home in Moosehorn, Manitoba! We are so excited to have a format that will keep us in touch with all of our dear friends and family as we transition into a new life and a new exciting ministry! There is so much to say, the trouble is where to begin?

I guess I need to start by saying that God has been more evident in our lives than ever! Jon and I could have never imagined how God would take care of us through the accident (for those of you who aren't aware, Jon and I totalled our moving trailer about 2 hours into our move). I could go on for hours about the evidences of God caring for us through what could have been a a tragedy. So lesson learned; God is in control and He really does know what He is doing!

Since moving here, I have been so blessed to meet so many young moms with children. I am thankful that the community has been so warm and welcoming to us. There has been no shortages of "play dates" for me to attend! God has given me several opportunities already to share my faith. Please pray for me as I spend time with the women in this community and that I am truly a light to them.

We have also been so grateful to our church in Hilbre for amazing times of fellowship, times of worship and powerful (and convicting) sermons. We are thankful that we have found a place that we feel at home. Leaving our church (Grace Bible) in Port Orchard, WA was very difficult for us as we loved Pastor Cal and all the great ministries that the church provided....so finding a church home here has made the transition easier than expected.

Our latest update on the kids is another answer to prayer. I had been previously homeschooling our eldest Meaghan through kindergarten but found it a little, lets say...challenging after our son Johnny was born. Coordinating the four of them was a battle! I was, however, intimidated about sending our daughter on the school bus for over an hour each way from camp and back. God ubruptly put on my heart a home that was for sale two doors down from the school. Jon and I were able to see the home and knew immediately that this was an answer to our prayers! We purchased a beautiful home in the community of Moosehorn that not only supplied our needs but our wants as well. As a mother, I feel confident about sending Meaghan to our great local school (it placed top 25 in Today's Parents magazine as one of Canada's best schools!). We were also able to put our little red-headed Mallorie in two days of Kindergarten! I am enjoying spending quality time with Averie and Johnny....and enjoying the peace and quiet when they are both napping.

As for camp. I should let Jon fill you in on all things Eagle Bay. As for me, I know that God has brought us here to share His love with the people of Manitoba and has blessed me with a safe and comfortable place to raise our children.