Four months have passed since arriving back in Canada. There was a lot to be done and we were living in a bit of a whirlwind for awhile. Although things have definitely slowed down, we know there will be more adjustments ahead that will be difficult to get through.
It is difficult to sum up everything we have experienced as we have settled back into the culture we once knew and a new community on top of that. We know that with change we cannot hide, as tempting as that may be, but instead we need to embrace each day and trust that we are where we need to be. As Ann Voskamp reminded me recently, from the story of Esther, "We are here for such a time as this". Trusting that, is what we are learning to do.
The following pictures give an idea of what we have experienced and enjoyed from the time we arrived in Ontario to now. These are some of the moments we treasure- the moments of which we are thankful.
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| Sisters |
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| At the beach with Grandpa |
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| Spending time with family |
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| Grandma and her grandkids |
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| Ice cream cones and choosing from so many different flavours |
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| Hugs from Nana |
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| Meeting up with a life-long friend |
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| Grandpa and the Grandkids |
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| Meeting up with beautiful friends from University Days |
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| Wagon Rides with Wine |
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| Future Redeemer Graduates |
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| Camping with Grandma and Grandpa on the long weekend |
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This picture shows how the girls have not adapted to the culture change yet. They are advertising on the side of the road for people to come to their pool party.
Married
for 12 Years and still fit the dress, and still love it too! |
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| Learning to ride a Two-Wheeler |
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| Grundy Provincial Park - Camping with Friends |
Jumping Rocks!!
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| Canoeing |
Childhood Friends
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| Playing Baseball...minus the many bee stings that occurred!! |
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| Hiking the Trails |
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| Creative Sand Castles |
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| Roasting Marshmellows over the Fire |
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| Last Day Ice Cream Cones |
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| Visiting Grandma's Grave |
Clovermead Adventure Farm
Moving In
Our beautiful new home!
First Day of School
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| Learned to ride a two-wheeler just in time for school |
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| Celebrating birthdays with cousins |
Exploring Nature...
just down the road
Exploring Nature with Friends from out of Town!!
Very Special Wedding Day
A Beautiful Thanksgiving Day spent with Family
Spending birthdays with new friends!
Having fun with Halloween
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| Playing in the Leaves |
First Time out on the Ice
Adjustments and changes are difficult. To be honest, we really don't like them. But as stated in the title of our blog, we step out knowing there is something greater than ourselves. We step out in Faith. And as we do that, there are many things to enjoy and be grateful for along the way.
