Blog for 7.2.09

Hey All

Well, we made it here safely! It was a fun and beautiful drive up from Federal Way to the Canadian coast. And we made good time too! Tofino weather has been beautiful thus far, high 70s, but sunny with a nice breeze. Canada Day was a nice day of relaxing and touring of the city. We setup mid morning for the celebrations at the park in town. Shortly after though, since we have a large group that does a lot of work in good time, we spent the afternoon exploring the town since most of us have not been here. The response from the students are positive about Tofino…they love it here! Some of them even got to spread the Word since we were all wearing the “Fiat Voluntus Tua” shirts, which made us easily recognizable. The response seemed to range from gratefulness to astonishment of why we were here helping set up Canada Day. For dinner we were treated to a nice Salmon bake from the shop that was setup at the park. Yummy! (to next day)

Things are rolling along here. Im back atthe internet cafe blogging and checking out work stuff. Elizabeth and Rachel are across the table from me doing homework online...ahh, the modern era.
Anyhow, the first day of the VBS went smooth...just as if we were in day camp a week ago. We had 20 kids show up, mostly younger ones. They warmer up pretty good to it and everone enjoyed it! We are preparing now for a bigger showing today. Anyhow, here are a few other blogs from Josh Vincent and Sara Paul. Oh yeah, Ill post a video of Sami's birthday party on facebook and here if I can. Thanks for all your prayers!

Alan

P.S. Sami and Emerson are getting better slowly...we are hitting the ground running with each day packed with lots of activities. Thanks again for your prayers!