Memorial weekend has zoomed by again. Last year we had just put our offer on the house, and were able to enjoy a Memorial parade after seven years away in Canada- emotional to say the least. This year? We spent it back in Canada. Irony, no?
We had some "legal" things to tend to. I'm happy to announce we now have our Permanent Resident status in Canada. The irony (again) is that we're not actually moving to Canada. It did give us an excuse to see friends and visit for the first time since moving last summer. What a treat.
As we were hanging out on the block with our friends, who happen to have been neighbors as well, one of them commented that it seemed " just like a really long winter since we've last seen you all!". Most people don't come out from hiding until late May anyhow, so it wasn't far from the truth. Other than a change or two to some backyards, and the kids having sprouted a few inches each, the block felt the same; which was comforting. A good old Friday night hangout on the block did our souls some good.
Saturday we were able to worship at our previous church. I'm ready to move back. I'm weary of not being fed the Word in a way that is passionate, urgent and expository. Once you've been fed a five star meal, it's hard to enjoy fast food. It doesn't satisfy, and it just leaves you constantly hungry. This is where I'm at today. This is where God has us. Thankfully, My God doesn't give us an urge for more, only to deny us.
Which leads me to Sunday. Lunch at our pastor's house with his gracious and loving wife. They took time out of their hectic Sunday to just relax and catch up for a bit. What an encouragement to us as a couple. They can see the ache in our hearts for something more, and were able to give us some wisdom in going about the next steps. God will not disappoint, and we are excited to see how he leads us.
The entire weekend was a reminder of God's goodness in our lives. Our children were able to play with their dearest friends, we were able to stay with good friends who are happy to open up their home to us. Visits with people were planned and unplanned, and conversations about New Jersey were frequent. Sure, our life has changed, but we are still touched by so many friends in Canada. It's difficult, if nearly impossible, to leave that behind.
A chance to rejuvenate, and enjoy the perspective of a year gone by. There's so much we miss in Ontario. A weekend to soak it all up with dear friends couldn't have been a better way to spend it!
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