Byyeeee!!!

 Bye Mandela!

What time is it, and what country are we in… and what’s happening? We actually had to pay this guy to do that!

Loud noises… Time Square/Culture Shock NYC # NotInJBayAnymore!

Hello Bro!!!

It’s hard not to dream about the rugged missions trip I did with the most unique people on the planet. I never thought in a million years that Lamberts Bay, West South Africa would leave a lasting imprint on my life. Energetic body boarder groms, mini surf contests, wire globes, church on the beach and the funniest, heaviest beach break.

I often lay awake in bed thinking of the insane time I had there. I never thought I would paddle out to the A frame beach break, but I did. And I did it with the most encouraging, coolest surfer girls around. We encouraged each other to paddle our butts off to catch what we thought was a wave, and ended in a ripple. Or paddle our butts off to find that it was a wedgy 4-5 ft slab going left with some epic bails and laughter after gasping for air at the surface, hair suffocating our faces and leashes wrapped so tightly around our thighs. BUT.. it was fun.

All of us girls (and a few guys) are sprinkled all over the planet now, searching for our next Yo-Yo’s replacement. But it won’t be the same. I’m okay with that. You all know who you are, and you know my heart for you. I just hope and pray that you are still paddling out with smiles on your faces and not taking it too seriously. It’s fun bailing sometimes.

I have to admit, that it hasn’t been the most easiest transition coming back home. It was the right decision, I feel that part; But, you can’t help but slow down and think “What just happened? Was I seriously just in one of the most beautiful countries on the planet? and was I seriously just surfing the best breaks in the world?” and the thought that I can’t put a cuppa on and have a toasted sandwich with Kelvin, or a quick paddle with Shannon, or a heart to heart with Steph at my fingertips. It gets lonely sometimes. These lasting friendships have been so hard to leave and it brings me to what God has been teaching me lately….

1 Timothy 4:14-16 Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received through the prophecy spoken over you when the elders of the church laid their hands on you. Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress. Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you.

The word THROW and PROGRESS really reaches out to me. What has God called you to do right now? Are you seeing progress in your calling or your vision? This might be an encouragement to the CSALT students in JBay now. At this moment, it’s hard to say that I can see progress in my life. I know what God has called me to. I know the vision He has given me and I will fight for it till my last breath. I’ve been obedient to His callings and placements, but I can’t help but question if anyone can really see my progress in the tasks I’ve thrown myself into. I’m committed to throw myself into the vision that He has given me, but I’m stuck in the transition.

Andy has been blessed with full time work on a construction site and I guarantee that Supertubes crosses his mind more than once a day. I have been searching for work, but have had no luck. We have looked at places to live and work in Tofino, but didn’t feel peace about the timing. A few opportunities are coming up that we will look into through the season. We will be in Nanaimo with family until then. Asking my CS team to pray for open doors and God’s perfect timing.

Appreciate you all!

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