SUNDAY DRIVE TO HOPE

Went to church this morning with Gordy and Karen to Abbotsford Baptist. Afterwards came home and then went to go look at a basement apartment possibility. Decided to get me a cup of something great to drink and then go for a Sunday drive to Hope going East on the Canadian Hwy 1.

 This is a little past halfway to Hope...possibly a few miles past Chilliwack. Mountains surrounding far and near, clear blue sky, a few clouds, windows rolled down...

                              And then at Skagit Road Park... found this little rushing river.

 Decided that I would wait to do any real exploring til Dylan's around. Snapped a couple of pictures of sunlight in the trees, drove past a few trails that looked interesting, saw a few cabins right near the river.

                                         On the drive back to Abbotsford, it was just as lovely.

THE END OF THE ROAD

Drove to the end of Townline Rd today and snapped a picture, and then drove to the end of George Ferguson Rd and got another shot of Mt. Baker. I actually drove to the end of a few different roads today so that I could see what other roads they intercepted... I stopped back by the HOUSE OF JAMES and there was a live band playing in their coffee shop.

The Lady I met at the store the other day invited me to spend the day with her. We went to a thrift shop, I bought a few wooden bowls for .25 cents each. Another little .15 piece of wood to woodburn later on as a gift for someone.  We went to a cute little place for lunch.  Then I got a  hair cut and the lady cutting my hair said her boyfriend died 6 months ago. I'm too tired to write anymore of the details right now.


Talked to all three of my sisters tonight and one of my dearest friends earlier today.

JOY COMES

Hard to realize sometimes just how faint our own hearts can be. Crying helps sometimes. Sleep helps too. Thinking upon the unchanging Word of God is what it takes for joy to come despite the gut wrenching turmoil of this life...

                    what's on the inside...sustains life. Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

MILLS LAKE PARK

Went to two different parks today. Renee was generous enough to ask me to go with her and her son for a walk at Mills Lake Park. Took a few pictures so you could see what I saw today. Very beautiful day here.  On my second walk I went to a park right down the street from where we're living, read 2-3 chapters in a book entitled, "Holding onto Hope" by a lady that lost someone close to her. I also sang, "Come Thou Fount" outloud all three verses. I walked to the post office. Got me something cold to drink, sat on the sidewalk and wrote three letters to some dear friends.

 Just realized today that lilly pads actually bloom. Quite lovely. Saw some turtles purched on some logs, but they were too far away for me to take their portrait since I do not have extended zooom on my cam.

 There were some memorials written on benches and stones that we passed by as we walked. Thought this one was worthy of capturing for others to read. It blessed my heart.

                                        Dylan will be returning in just a few more days! YEAH!!!!

FROM EAGLE MOUNTAIN

Had a glorious day today...found two thrift stores, got some postcards, greetings cards, and some pieces of wood to burn in the future. Accidently found the HOUSE OF JAMES christian coffee house and bookstore. The Hagen's, Gordy and Karen, a couple I met on the plane back in February when I was in BC last time...they invited me over for a wonderful dinner and special time with them. They drove me to Eagle Mountain and down Mt Sumas road where the trees were illuminated with the sunset. I took a picture or two of Mt. Baker.

And then here's a few pictures from yesterdays drive down Mt. Lehman road...saw some hazelnut trees.

CANADIA WE'RE HERE!

Made it to Abbotsford BC the 19th. Staying in a basement 2 bdrm apartment (temporarily til we find other housing) that has been well taken care of and freshly painted by one of the College Professor's and his lovely wife. Their entire home is a small community ministry in itself.

Right across from the house we're living in there is a large (mosk looking) sekh temple for worshiping. It appears that a good part of the country of India lives here. So in a way, we're really in a different country, in a different country.

We met with a 91 year old gentlemen that we hope to be meeting with again. Turns out he's friends with the people I met on the plane back in February. They are both Gideon Bible folks. I met another lady at the grocery store who just happens to be friends with the people who own the house we're staying in. Both of the husbands are instructors at the College.

Dylan left for a six day Alpine hike. Wow. I miss him terribly and he's only been gone a few hours. I have not been a way from him for even one day since he came a week before mom died (four months ago). He left me some notes to read while he's gone. I'm sure he missed sleep writing them for me. He is so incredibly kind and thoughtful. He is such an awesome human being...I am so thankful to the Lord for giving me the gift that definetely describes "more than I could ask or think." I am so blessed.

So today I went exploring a little. Took a picture. Heard a song by Danny Michelle, "This is who's gonna miss you when you're gone." Little odd. Bought some postcards, local honey, three forks, and three spoons and some painting sponges. Knocked on the girls dorm room, looking for a girl name Jenny that I met back in February. Called the lady I met at the store and left a voice mail. Took a walk before sunset. Received word one of my dear friends had their baby Liliauna. Praise God for His tender mercies towards us all.

And now I lay me down to rest my all on the strong love that is taking care of all the ones I love in every place high and low. I will awake with joy, knowing, I will be found in Him - He that rules the world and comforts my soul.

ALMOST THERE

Spending a little time with Jason and Samantha and their cutie pie children in Portland Oregon. Resting, laughing, and sharing hearts, ideas, music and whatever else we can find to smile about. Love the Millers so much - long time close friends of my family.

We're almost to our destination... Feel free to write us:

                                                    Columbia Bible College
                                                    2940 Clearbrook Road
                                                    Abbotsford, BC
                                                                    V2T 2Z8

APPY CAMPERS

We're some appy campers getting two days of seeing all our Red Cloud friends. Love the beauty of hearts and minds and the illuminated beauty of the mountains and trees, rivers and lakes and all that screams God's praise as we drive these old familiar roads again.

Leaving Lake City, CO today and heading for Portland, OR. Email is the best way to contact us at this point. Signal is off and on with our phones. Should be in Canada by 18th. He starts school on the 21st. Trusting the Lord with housing possibilities and all the hidden variables in between.

SECOND HONEYMOON

Dylan and I left woodland park, CO today and will be spending the next two days at Camp Redcloud in Lake City, CO. Email or facebook if you want to get ahold of us.

The days are getting sweeter and sweeter as the days go by...

CLOUD COVERS

Sunflowers. Fields of them in Kansas. Crazy Skies. Beautiful Sunset. Took some pictures while Dylan was driving. (Will upload pics eventually) We left Columbia yesterday. Passed through kansas. Prairie Land. Cow Pastures. Corn Fields. Saw some cloud covers (storm chasers...not really). Stopped close to midnight and saw a FLY Inn (swarms of flies... have a good night's rest). We decided to keep driving or look somewhere else to sleep.

We'll be in Denver today for most of the day and possibly tonight.

MORNING BY MORNING

Today is three months to the day that I held my mothers feet when she passed. God is forever faithful. I miss my mom so much, but the Lord has never been nearer to me than now. Morning by morning His mercies are ever new.