How are you all doing?

   Well I guess we have been home now for about a week and a half.  It feels like I have been here for a month with all the stuff that has been fit in since we arrived in Canada.  I remember noticing the difference in pace when we got there but coming back here really reminds you of how fast we live our lives and how much stuff we try to cram into the smallest possible chuncks of time.  I really miss the laid back kind of living.  Its not like we weren't always busy there, its just that it wasn't a rushed busy.  It was a take your time, enjoy life and get there when you do, busy... *sigh* how to teach us North Americans... 

 

   I was ok for the first few days. Being away from a group that you had been cooped up with for over a month was a little much some days and so having a few days where I could litterally be on my own and go where ever I wanted was nice.  I do however, really miss everyone now. I can't wait unitl the 27th, remind me to book that day off work... I'll do it tomorrow! LOL.  I think it will be great to see everyone and connect again to discuss how everyone's doing and reflect on the life changing experience we have just encountered.  Everyone can look forward to a little treat we enjoyed the last week in Ghana, after almost every meal thanks to Matt, when we have our Pot Luck.  I managed to get the recipee to a  certain something everyone enjoyed, and I will try to make up a few batches for us, maybe an extra batch for Matt! 

 

   I Hope everyone is doing well, not missing Ghana too much.  It would be totally unreasonable to ask one to not miss it at all, but I hope that it does not depress anyone to be away from our loving home in Africa.  Nadia - You getting ready for University?  Steve - How long 'till you travel next?  Back to New Zealand, Ghana, a new place... how long will it take you to get on another plane? LOL.  Miss you man.

 

   I cannot wait to see you all on the 27th of Aughust.  It will be a great reunion.  I hope Bobowen shows up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

       In Christ's Holy and Loving Name,

 

                             Your Brother and Friend, Josh

 

P.S.  I would just like to thank the whole leadership team, especailly Daryl and Hope for all that you guys did for us, in Ghana, and back before we left.  This mission would obviously not have been possible without the leadership of you 5 beautiful people, and I know that the whole team is proud and so thankful for all of you.  Daryl, Hope, Sarah, Kim, and Jason... you are all a blessing to the rest of the team, and the people we served.  You will always be in my heart.  God Bless You All!  See you in a few weeks!