Edmonton Again

Well here I am in Edmonton again. Only seven days until I'll be in Mexico City. I'm not sure exactly how much time I'll have to post over the next few weeks, but I will do my best to keep people up to date about where I am and what I'm doing. Leaving Owen at the bus depot in Calgary was EXTREMELY difficult. Reality is sinking in. I'm glad I have someone in my life who is so willing to let me go for such an extended time. I feel like God is telling me it actually won't be that long, so we'll see if time flies over this coming year.

My last night in Calgary was spent crying... a lot. The weird thing was though, that I was only crying out of my right eye!! It was sooo annoying. To had to keep wiping just one eye. I was pretty happy when the day I left tears came out of my left eye too.

Calgary time winding down... and down...

Hello Everyone,

Sorry for the lack of updates recently, but as I am currently in Calgary staying with friends I only have access to the internet during random times. I have been in contact with the people I'll be working with in Mexico City (Fusion) lately and I am getting rather excited. I have ALL of my money for the next year covered as of this past Sunday when I recieved an annoymous envelope with the remaining funds in it. Crazy eh? Its been interesting to see how God has provided. Also, I have recieved news that I will be the only student doing what I will be doing when before I had thought there would be another. That was a little discouraging as I know it will lend to some lonely days being the only Canadian my age there most of the time. However I must admit I am excited to see how that forces me to learn the language faster and get involved in the mexican people around me.

Besides these things, I have found more about my schedule and I am really excited about the things I will be doing well there. I will be however returning eight days earlier than planned next August due to it being better for everyone's schedule. I was happy about this change in plans as it will give me another week to readjust to the culture and see family and friends in Edmonton before once again returning to Calgary to attend school.

Well in non-Mexico subjects of my life things are going well. My time here in Calgary has been a huge blessing in my life. Specifically for my relationship with Owen, but also being able to be surrounded by this community once again. It is so good to just sit and talk with friends about life... and to pray with and be prayed for by them too. I will miss this place, but I am ready to be done with this transition time too. I feel my heart has been going through a huge time of preparation, with God speaking words of strength into my life and I now believe I'm as ready as I'll ever be for my adventure.

Hope all is well, Amanda