Michelle, a radio producer and a great mom figure, talked about partnering with God in the Arts and how art opens doors to opportunity, both good and bad.
During the last two weeks, we filmed a stop motion music video, with every art track doing a part. I drew the sets on the floor with chalk. I didn't realise how long the days were going to be, sometimes working to 5 AM! I really hope it's uploaded on youtube soon so I can show it at the hourlong presentation I am giving at church. I've never had that much time before! I know I did a lot, but what do I say that will be beneficial to the church, and take a whole hour?
Mr. Lenz and his wife talked about re entering the culture you came from, and that was so helpful, because after being out of the country so long, and living with 150 people, in a city on the other side of the world, Evansburg seems empty and spread out. but it's where I grew up, and It's home for now. The countryside, maple syrup and cold are awesome, but I'm still trying to get used to it again. I have been doing a lot of sleeping lately, because my body thinks it's midnight at 4 pm and 4 pm at midnight, and it's confusing.
Before I left, The MAD DTS had a big graduation ceremony, and various parties. We dressed up as lumberjacks and ate pancakes, dressed up fancy for our diplomas, and then went out to an all night pancake house, to celebrate our last full day together. Our DTS may have had challenges, but we were all so close by the end, It was hard to say goodbye. I was there for a few days after grad, so some of us went to the beach, meeting people along the way who were willing to talk, and we shared what God was doing with us over at the bottom of the world. It was so interesting to see that if you just follow God you don't have to try and evangelize or make things happen, people are drawn to you. Things just happen around us. We don't start it! The party just starts when the Holy Spirit walks in! (Maybe that sounds weird, but it's true.)
The next day, My bros and I went out for slushies, and basically just chilled. ( Unfortunately Miguel's car ran out of gas about 10 feet from the station so we had to go and push it.) I had my last 1on1 with Sara, going back to the tree where we had our first, and quite awkward one. I went out for coffee with Gary, because the staff claims he doesn't talk to students so we had to prove them wrong. Then I helped out with Missions Sim, the contents of which are classified. ;)
Going home was interesting, because we had a bunch of minor delays on the way to and in the airport, but I made it, and It just shows that AU wants me back. My welcome crew, AKA my family, came out of nowhere and almost bowled me over with hugs, and treated me to Tim Horton's and sleep. By the way, Edmonton Airport is decorated with hockey and deer related items. Yeah, I understand the teasing now. And I do say Out weird but our customs are a whole lot nicer to get through!
I'm planning to go back to Brissy on staff with YWAM, and I truly believe that's where God wants me, so prayers and finances would be great. Love you all!
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