Back Home Again

I am now in Prince George, BC. My first Canadian home after immigrating to the country in 1974. I moved away from PG to Kamloops, BC in 1989.
It was here that I taught special needs and elementary classes.
It was here that I was a member of a musical group called Spinning Wheel.
It was here that I was involved in the local live theatre group.
It was here that I met and married Peter.
It was here that I lost a baby.
It was here that I came to know the Saviour, Jesus.

With all these memories and more flooding through my brain yesterday afternoon, I arrived in the city known as the hub of the north.

It has always been difficult for me to return here to the city. Almost every corner of the city holds a memory. Both wonderful and not so wonderful. It is the same this time too.

The wonderful include:
14 1/2 years of teaching
Being involved with the singing group and meeting my friend and singing partner of many years, Errol.
The long list of friends.
Learing to cross country ski, show shoe and build snowmen.
Being on stage in local productions at the theatre.
Our fun wedding.
Coming to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and growing with the family at the local church.

The not so wonderful, well, suffice it to say there were many.
They are all here. Both the good and the not so good.

This weekend I will be back with the family that taught me about Jesus. Who let me share with them the songs I wrote on Sundays. Who helped me grow in my faith with the loving Father. Who cried with me and loved me through the tough times.

There have been three pastors since I was last here and many of the people I knew here have left, and many new members have come. But the character of the church remains the same. A love for God, a prayerful heart and a willingness to share with others. Not a bad foundation to have in one's walk with the Lord. To these people here in Prince George I say thank you.

In three weeks I will travel further north to Dawson Creek, Goodlow, and Hudson's Hope, BC. Then in to Alberta to Fairview, Eaglesham, Sexsmith, and Grand Prairie. I don't think that I have been in the Peace River area before when it is summer time. I am looking forward to seeing the fields in their summer green and the trees along the river in all their summer splendor.

Please pray for good meetings in each of the churches that I will visit and good times with friends and supporters I wll see along the way.

Blessings,
Barbara

Post Prayers:
1. journey mercies as i travel the highways
2. good weather. so far the roads have been very good.
3. that the finances for Mustard Seed will be met.
4. good results from tests i had at the doctor's office this past week.