briefly...

i've been back from longlac for over a week and i'm only now finding some time to post a few words on it. it's been crazy busy from the moment i got back and any spare time i've had has been spent reflecting on the trip.

the kids were a lot of fun and it was a very cool experience to be on a first nations reserve. i've written a few letters to some of the kids that especially touched me: shaelyn, hannah and krystina. what i've come to realize is that with this type of missions trip where you're building relationships and planting seeds, the trip itself is short-term, but the missions has to be long-term. our team plans to keep in touch with the kids we met there by sending letters, emails and care packages. this way we can nurture the seeds that were planted and continue to love and care for them even though we're a 15-hour drive away.

wicked wedding yesterday! congratulations to holly and caleb. i know that the God-light that shines through each of you as individuals will shine even more brightly as you are united in marriage and in Him.