This is Paul & I moving to the Ottawa Valley, Golden Lake to be specific, to live with our son Josh and his wonderful wife Becky. We are in Sudbury tonight and will be making it to Josh's tomorrow.This move has come after many long hours of tears, prayers, and counsel. It is our desire to walk an authentic spiritual life and God has been doing a great work in our marriage. So we are following what we have come to believe is God's will for us.
The path to this place has been through some very dark days of emotional and spiritual turmoil. Our church in Melfort was very supportive and kind, even though they couldn't understand what was happening they allowed us to leave with their blessing. We regret all of the hurt we have caused anyone due to this life changing decision we have made. We do pray daily that God will bring His best from these events and that Satan will be hindered in his efforts to destroy.
Today, I was driving (for the first time) the rig you see in the photo above. We were just starting into Lake Superior Provincial Park which runs along the shores of the largest body of water in Canada. It started snowing, and accumulating on the road. The other factor was that I was negotiating some really long steep hills that included in sharp curve with a 50 ft drop to the water on one side. I told Paul, "I wish you were driving." and then, "Oh well we will just pretend that God is driving." So I called out loud to the Lord, "Could you help me here?"
Then the phone rang, (NO, it wasn't God calling!) but since we were in the park the call was dropped due to a weak signal. When I retrieved the message it was from Burkina Faso!! Pastor Michel had called to say that he was praying for me! How I needed his prayers right at that moment!
Isn't God amazing! He not only heard my prayer for help driving but He let me know He was looking after all the details of getting someone to pray for me....someone who doesn't even really know what snow is, and for sure has never driven in it! It was 41+ degrees when we were there three weeks ago.
Thank you Lord, I know you will look after all the details of our life on the uncertain road ahead.
ps I know I promised more Africa photos but the cds are packed in the UHaul...later ok?
pss I did an interview with CBC Regina today at 6:40 am. Another opportunity!
4 comments:
OH MY! Yes, yes, we are praying for you. We had just made this same kind of change in Sept! You gotta follow the voice of God...even in the curves and valley's of life. We check the blog regularly so we will continue to lift you in prayer.
S&D
Hi Paul and Denise. It feels already like you have been gone forever. I miss our talks Denise and your hugs. I will be praying for the two of you that God will shine His heart into your marriage and that He will be your guide through your next journey.
Side note... by Christmas Caleb will have his learners liscence....SCARY!!!!
YOU MOVED!!!???? oh man. im a little out of the loop. or a lot. that makes me sad i never got to say goodbye, or even talk to you whatsoever in the last five months... but im sure you made the right choice as it was God's choice. i too will be praying for you.. best wishes for whatever endeavours God will place before you!
love from france...
camille audette!
Hi Paul & Denise
Wow! What a journey. We have been trying to track you down on Facebook and found you on the AGC site. Now you've moved again. We live now in Hartland, NB. You can reach us at GMail. We'd love to hear from you folks.
Don & Joyce Harris
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