I've just been very, very busy!!
I thought that perhaps I would update it while on my trip to Alberta in March...but unfortunately, that didn't happen. Then, it was Missions Conference and Easter, and travelling and all of a sudden, it's almost the end of April and I haven't touched my blog for weeks!
It also takes time to express what I'm thinking and feeling, and I'm finally in the right "mood" for it today.
MARCH -- Alberta Trip
I met my nephew for the first time and we had a wonderful time together as a family!!
I also had a fantastic time visiting with old friends, making new friends, visiting churches and sharing about my passion for the orphanage ministry in Ukraine!
We had safe travels, ate lots of good food and enjoyed sweet fellowship all along the way!
MARCH - APRIL ~ Missions Conference
Our church here in Ashcroft hosted a missions conference at the end of March, and it was great!!
I was especially privileged to meet the Carlaws, an EFCCM missionary family serving in Hungary, and Marina & Jenia Dilevskiy, a Ukrainian couple serving with the EFCCM in Ukraine. I anticipate seeing these dear people again when I get to Ukraine.
APRIL -- Celebrating Easter
My dad's sister and her husband came down from Penticton to visit us over the Easter weekend, and it was a fun and special time.
We also enjoyed a wonderful sunrise service on Easter Sunday and a special morning service celebrating our risen Lord!!
APRIL -- More Travelling
On April 14, we went down to Abbotsford to surprise my Oma on her 80th birthday -- she didn't know we were coming!! It was a great time, and I enjoyed meeting and visiting with relatives I haven't seen for years!
I also had the privilege of sharing with Abbotsford EFC on Sunday and then spent some time with friends before returning on Monday, April 15. Since then, it's been a whirlwind of contacting people, making travel arrangements and plans for April and May and even into June!!
I'm not complaining -- it is a bit challenging to make my own schedule and ensure that everything important gets done, but I am enjoying this new stage of life and there is SO MUCH to do in a very short amount of time!! However, I will try much harder to be disciplined about my blog -- 'cause it is important and I do enjoy writing and sharing with you all!
Blessings in the Lord, friends!