Back in Canada

Even if I *could* type 1000 words a minute, I would never have enough time to begin to really tell you about these past 21 days. From the time we stepped on the plane in Fredericton on May 1, until this moment, where I'm writing in a hotel in Lethbridge, Alberta, I've savoured every waking moment in this wondrous land, all the highs and lows (literaaly) of the deserts and mountains. We've criss-crossed across 9 states, bringing to a total of 25 that I've seen so far.

I've had favourite moments and some not so, but still the experience will hopefully stay with me in my heart until the very end of my days. God has been so good to us, and He's kept us safe and happy (for the most part--grin) on this amazing journey that a lot of folks dream about but never take. You've heard the saying, "Follow your dreams"--well, my dreams have exceeded even my wildest expectaions, on this trip and in my life.

As I look at the handsomeness of the day, the fluffy clouds playing around the sun, I'm reminded (again)just how small this world is, and the same time how big. When your family are far away in another province and town, the boundaries seem too, too wide. But when that day arrives and you're back on your own turf, well, I know I'm looking forward to Friday--YEAH!!

Until then, we're staying in Calgary, treking up to Westlock from there tomorrow, to check out the place where my family lived for a year, 1979-80. My youngest son was born there and I told him I wanted to take pictures of the nursery where he slept for the first time. His reaction to that was, "Mom, that was 27 years ago, the hospital may be torn down by now". No matter, I'll stand on or near the spot and remember the first time I held him in my arms. I'll wander the street where my oldest son (only 7 at that time) walked to school and brought home friends to play. I'll find the house where we lived and remember the good times there, our 2 black cats entertaining us.

Life isn't about seperation, not really. It's about reconnecting and God's plan is about that too. I'm so glad to be even a miniscule part of that plan.

And, on that note, I have to scoot now and get my bags packed--AGAIN!! Grin! We are on our way to Calgary to explore a little bit more.

Wishing you and yours a glorious day, Blessings, Barb