We have been back in Canada for 2 months now and it is
starting to feel normal. It didn’t take Jon and I very long but the girls took
longer to adjust. They didn’t remember anything or anyone except people that we
had Skyped with while we were away. People kept asking if they remembered them
and they would always say no and shy away. We think they have adjusted now
though.
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| The girls enjoying biking for the first time on smooth pavement! |
Back in June we had a presentation for anyone who was
interested in what we had been doing in the last 2 1/2 years. It was so
enjoyable to be able to see so many people who have been praying for us and
supporting us while we were gone and still now while we are at home.
Jon has been diligently keeping up with the work in PNG as
much as he is able from abroad. He has also been really busy with school
work.
I (Candace) have been busy getting things ready for our next
term in PNG. Yes we don’t leave until next January but it takes a lot of effort
to organize everything. We need clothes, shoes, toiletries, etc. for all 5
(including the new baby) for the next 2 years. We hope to send a shipment to
PNG this time instead of trying to cram it all into suitcases. In September we
are planning on taking a trip down to Waxhaw North Carolina to visit JAARS, which
is where our stuff can be put on a boat and sent to PNG.
Clara is anticipating going to school in September and cannot
wait to ride on a real school bus! She will be attending kindergarten.
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| It has been great enjoying the parks and splash pads just a short walk away |
We are expecting our new baby to come in about a week from now
so really anytime. We cannot wait to have a new little one in the house but are
a bit nervous to be adding another child into the mix. Please pray for a good
delivery and a smooth transition for all of us.
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| Taken at the one of the lock's in northern Ontario |
This past weekend we had the privilege of hosting some really
good friends of ours. We met them in PNG but have not seen them since last
August when they went on furlough. We had a really great time catching up and
showing them a bit of Canada!
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| Enjoying some cool water on a hot Niagara Falls day trip |
In the fall we would like to start doing a few presentations
again. If you would like to have us over to visit your family, Bible study or
friend group let us know and we can arrange a time to make that happen. We
always need more prayer support and will be needing some more monthly financial
donors as well as one time gifts to cover our shipment and flight costs. We realize
the summer is a busy time for everyone but if you were not able to attend our
presentation in June and would like to hear about the last couple of years and
see some pictures we would also love to talk with you.
"There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who
enters God's rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from his."
Hebrews 4:9-10
