February 18, 2007

Here is my second and final post from Newfoundland! Thursday was my day to watch the boys! It consisted of lots of playing with trucks, tag, hide and seek, puzzles, snacks, movie, tub, and finally those few cuddling minutes before their heads hit the pillow - it was a great day!

Friday was my day to just relax around the house and included a little bit of painting with the kids at the day care!

Yesterday I had "Auntie duties" in the morning, and used the afternoon to practice my song for this morning and get the practical things for my sermon ready to go. We went to Alvin's retirement party last night which gave me a chance to see a nice crowd of people - and then went skating with the youth which gave me a chance to even see more people! I cannot believe how big some of the young people have gotten...I changed some of their diapers! Crazy!

This morning I'm on to do the lead in the service and tonight I am on deck to preach. I'm sure it will be a little strange to preach to people who have known me since I was literally a baby - but I'm counting on the work of the HS to speak to them today. This afternoon Erika, Steve, the boys and Aunt Marie are here for turkey dinner (yummmmm). And I will have to say goodbye to Steve and the boys...I hate saying goodbye. Especially when I don't know the next time I'll see them. Unfortunately life has its sacrifices, and being away from family is one that I will have to endure. However Mom & Dad and Erika will be coming to Winnipeg for Commissioning so that gives us something to look forward to.

The best thing for me to do is go and enjoy my last day here in Corner Brook, as tomorrow is filled with 12.5 hours of travelling by myself. Have a great day - enjoy the Sabbath!

February 14, 2007


Happy Valentines Day Everyone....especially to my hubby whom I'm away from *sniff*. I don't know about everyone else but my day has been filled with way to many chocolate treats!

For those of you who don't know I'm spending this week in Newfoundland visiting family & friends. I arrived at 1am on Tuesday morning and was greeted at the airport by Mom, Dad and Erika. Tuesday's lunch was a birthday party for me (a little late but very appreciated) complete with Dora plates and napkins, and a cake that was decorated by Benjamin himself. It was great! Today I spent the day hanging out with all the kids here at the daycare, went out for supper with Mom and Dad, and then headed up to Pasadena to wish the White family a Happy V-day. I can't believe how much Ben & Owen have grown since the summer...Ben's head is past the kitchen counter now...and Owen is just as funny as ever. Speaking of Kitchen counter's - there have been SO many renovations happening in my house! I don't even recognize it anymore! Crazy! However my room has not changed....still pitch black with no windows! awesome!

I must take off and put the finishing touches on the services for Sunday! I'll touch back again soon!

Love you Sheldon! Miss you!

Monday February 5, 2007

The final push is on......

So here it is - by Thursday evening I want to have my management assignment complete, my research for the Paul paper gathered, and the book review for Dr. Burke complete...plus packing for retreat and my trip home! Also I'm on to provide music for a funeral taking place at Winnipeg East Corps (which reminds me...I need to practice!). I also have the privilege of leading a worship team this semester! "Worship Team A" as we are called consists of singers, piano, guitar, bass guitar, percussion, and brass - so this will be an experience I'm sure! However I love leading worship and am up for the challenge!

I have two ministry ideas that I'd like to share. The first one come from field class this morning. There is a video program called "The DNA of Relationships" and it looks really awesome! Every one of us could afford to learn how to live in relationship with one another a little better, and from a financial point of view the cost is right. Less than $100. Perhaps this will be a future purchase for the Bungay's! The second comes from Spiritual Formation Class. We gathered in our prayer and theological reflection groups this morning and participated in an encouragement exercise. All you need to complete this exercise is a ball of wool. The group stands in a circle - the leader encourages someone else in the circle - then throws them the ball of wool (holding on to the end). This process continues on and on until you form a "web of encouragement." This exercise worked fairly well in our group, but I'm sure that it would even be more powerful when shared amongst a group of really close friends. Perhaps this exercise will also find its way into the future of the Bungay's! Who knows!

That's it for me!