March 14th is winding down

Hey Folks  Ed here,

We had an amazing meal this evening at El Patio - a place that had been recommended by several folks and I see why.  A couple of folks in the team are still under the weather but they are in good spirits and are hanging in. Bev has a cold, as does Emily and both show moments of energy and then not so much so.  Lindsey has been beating off some stomach bug, but is still enjoying the pool.  I think for most it is a matter of tiredness and not so much sickness. Rob has had the stomach bug as well.  Brett has been eating us out of house and home (glad Rob has that bill to pay !!!!)

 It is indeed an interesting feeling to think this part of our journey is coming to an end. I think we all recognize however this is only a part of the journey and that there is more to come. God is not done with us as individuals nor as a church.  We need to pray fervently that He will show us clear vision and mission. Down here they work very hard to distinguish the two. The vision is one thing the mission is of course how we get the vision accomplished (man I hope I got that right !!!).

We have made many connections, but I want to extend a special thanks to Cherri for putting sooooooo much work into getting this project on the road; Cliff for his silent support (I really look forward to playing futbol here in the future with you); Dave for his leadership and in particular setting up this blog; and Shelly for her international travel insights and her ongoing encouragement. 

 I also want to thank all of you who have visited the blog and sent messages of encouragement. We hope you enjoyed the messages we sent - we certainly enjoyed reading your comments each day. 

It is an understatement to say that we have experienced a lot - but it is equally important to point out we have soooo much more to gain in experiences here. 

I really do not know what to think of some of the things that have been going through my head - the highs and the lows. I will be praying over all of them and will eagerly await God’s leading on each and everyone. We can get wrapped up in the excitement and sometimes can lose sight of the vision and the mission. What doors he will open, what windows he will close?  I do not know, but I am excited to find out.

I will leave you with one of my thoughts - it is a financial goal - I will not tell you what it is. I will tell you however that it involves corporate assistance. You think the Canadian Tire idea was a good one….I do not know yet how such an idea will will come about nor how we might see it flourish, but I did want to leave you with that positive thought.

We leave early tomorrow morning for the airport. Our blogging will likely be halted for a couple of days as the hotel we are in in Miami may have internet but I did not see a computer for use.  

Personally I will be back in Halifax only for a day and then it is back to Newfoundland (weather permitting).  I will not have a chance to catch up with the Lifebridge family for a couple of weeks.  I will keep checking the blog and may add additional thoughts as the days roll on. There is so much not yet said/shared.

Until later - as I have said in several of my other entries

Dios le Bendiga (God Bless)

Ed