Family Update

A big thanks to all of you that have sent us encouragement in different ways - phone calls, cards, emails, and visits. We appreciate your support during our transition. Here is a little update on our situation.

Trevor's last day of work was March 31st. We took a little family trip to Grand Forks for a few nights, and spent most of our time swimming, eating, or shopping. The kids loved it and it was very relaxing for us to get away. We spent the last 5 days visiting with my parents on the farm. It has been great fun to take it easy and be away for a little while. The farm is always a comforting place to be. We took a day trip to PVBC and that was great. What a wonderful place that God has built there!

Every one asks us about our future plans. To that we say, "We are waiting". Trevor and I both have a peace about our decision to wait before making any big decisions. We feel like we have been rushing ahead of God, making plans, then asking him to bless them. We want to change that. He knows best and we are going to take the opportunity to search for his direction.

The problem is that both Trevor and I are planners. We like to organize, plan ahead, and then have a back up plan should things not pan out. (I guess camp and youth ministries have taught us that) God has asked us to wait and trust him, and it is testing me incredibly! I have had to make a conscious effort to push some thoughts out of my head and just wait. It doesn't mean we are waiting for a lightning bolt from heaven or a sign in the sky, but once it is time to move forward God will make that clear. This I am certain of!

We wanted to be intentional about our healing during this month, so we are not just taking trips and spend time away from home. Trevor and I are heading off to Abbotsford at the end of April for a retreat run by Power To Change. We are excited about the trip, but it involves leaving our Children in Manitoba for a week while we are gone. I have no doubts in their babysitter's abilities, but I have never been away from them for this long before and it makes me nervous just thinking about it.

So that is what we have been up to and what is on the horizon. If you wish to pray for us there is a short list of prayer requests below. Again thank you to all of you for your encouragment and prayers. - Jamie -

Prayer requests
- Wisdom for Trevor as he thinks about what type of job he would like to pursue and where.
- Patience for us both
- Safety for our family as we will be apart from the kids for a week
- That April can be a time of healing and renewal for our family