We adjusted to the time change okay with a few early morning wake-ups with Makai and Cody being an emotional mess for a few evenings in a row, but now we are settled in and have already gathered as a Peace Church community a few times and had a big 3rd birthday party for Cody too (I'll save that for a later post!). Here's some picture highlights from our time in Canada.
We got to spend 5 days at this beautiful place....
With these lovely people..... (Christina's whole family!)
Cody got to play with some very special little buddies at several beautiful places in our hometown....
We were able to visit with my 98-year-old Opa several times. SOOO special to see him again!
We got to spent a few days at this beautiful lake.....
With all these lovely people (Darnell's family!)....
And we had a big party at our house in Abbotsford, where our dear friends, the McCrimmons live now. So much fun to spend time in a place we can still call "home!"
I hardly feel like these pictures do justice to the holiday we were able to have and the MANY lovely people we were able to visit with. But its a glimpse. We are SO thankful for all our friends and family at home who make us feel extremely loved and supported.
It was hard to say goodbye. It wasn't done without tears, on several occasions. Living so far away from loved ones is so difficult..... as I write this and reflect on the people we had to say goodbye to, tears are running down my face. We are so thankful for our community in Manila and the many friends we have. But it still can't fill the gap.... its hard to be away from our parents and siblings, our nephews/niece, Opa, our best friends, our church community... people who know us. Really know us. There is so much joy in our lives but every once in a while I just sit down and cry, like now, and long for home. So being able to be home, as you can imagine, was beautiful. I am full of gratitude for this visit. Thank you all for making it so special.
It was so special to have your visit us at your own house! We were blessed to have you here. All your old neighbours ask about you regularily and it is a pleasure to update them on your lives. You guys are so loved and make an impact on people's lives whereever you are. Can't wait to hang out again...whether in person or on Skype.
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