Big Conversations in Small Moments

I'm learning that time passes quickly even when the only demands we have on our time are those we choose and what we share with those we love - maybe because of this it passes even more quickly! That said, there is a lot to catch up on in terms of telling you about our journey - hopefully the pictures we posted are worth thousands of words. It was a treat to have lunch with Mary, Jen & their little ones and to spend time with Amanda and her family in their new home.

Some of my favourite moments in this journey come in the small moments. While sharing rice crackers and artichoke dip on shore during sea kayaking on the Bay, Leslie and I talked about 'resilience' - relational resilience - what time adds to the relationships around us - what it means to know someone years, or even all our years - the importance of time, because duration gives opportunity to know the good, bad and ugly and to be loved and to love through it all. Driving around Welland looking for the public library brought about a conversation on when we're leading and hurting (physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually) and what it means to share (or not share) that with those we lead.

Today the woman in Tim Horton's, who happily gave us hot water, thought our travel mugs with lids attached with P-cord were really something. That, and many other short interactions, bring smiles to our faces!

And with that, I'll sign off with another smile...Carrie