Yes, we are back in the lovely breezy caribbean island. After a wonderful Christmas season with our Winnipeg and Calgary kids and grandkids and pets, (yeah, warm communication with the BC kids and grandkids), we again left Jan 4 for Sosua.
We have rented the same condo we were in last winter and have been re-connecting with so many Dominican friends. They always graciously welcome us and it is a pleasure to see everyone again. We entertained the first week back by inviting a family of 5 to our condo for espegetti and meatballs. There was a power outage just after the meal was done so we had our dessert on the balcony by dollarama led light.
There is always a transition time, from closer family & friends times during the holiday season at home to returning to relationships that have grown slightly distant over the last 9 months. It helps when, as in this year, the weather is beautiful rather than rainy for 2 weeks like last year. We are adjusting and are so thankful for internet for communication with you all.
This year, we will be assisting several work groups coming out from Manitoba and are expecting some friends and also some family to come check out the scene and enjoy a holiday. We are excited about that.
We are asking God to direct our involvement and know it will be an interesting time.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Thanksgiving 2010
Oh, way overdue on this posting.
Our family travelled to Canmore, Alberta some from BC, some from Manitoba and from Alberta for the Thanksgiving weekend. Unfortunately our car developed a mechanical problem and we had to stop for a quick repair in Calgary before moving on. We all booked in at the Poccaterra Inn where we again enjoyed the pool (with fast waterslide), hot tub, great complementary breakfasts and ping pong in the games room. The area is breathtakingly beautiful and everyone got out to hike a local trail.
It was fun to watch the cousins re-connecting after a year, as though no time had elapsed. They spent hours in the pool and slide, running the hallways and just hanging out. The energy was pretty impressive.
Family times like this are memory makers and we returned home after a quick visit to the Okanagan to see Tannis & Jer and the family in their home, and spending an ovenighter with Mark & Roel in Calgary.
p.s. we have the best family ever.
Our family travelled to Canmore, Alberta some from BC, some from Manitoba and from Alberta for the Thanksgiving weekend. Unfortunately our car developed a mechanical problem and we had to stop for a quick repair in Calgary before moving on. We all booked in at the Poccaterra Inn where we again enjoyed the pool (with fast waterslide), hot tub, great complementary breakfasts and ping pong in the games room. The area is breathtakingly beautiful and everyone got out to hike a local trail.
It was fun to watch the cousins re-connecting after a year, as though no time had elapsed. They spent hours in the pool and slide, running the hallways and just hanging out. The energy was pretty impressive.
Family times like this are memory makers and we returned home after a quick visit to the Okanagan to see Tannis & Jer and the family in their home, and spending an ovenighter with Mark & Roel in Calgary.
p.s. we have the best family ever.
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