Monday, August 28, 2006

Back at the School of Ministry

So I'm back in the wonderful place the called Canada. The trip over was fun. Heathrow was surprisingly easy to get through with the whole security stuff. I almost missed my flight because I was so engrossed in an episode of Lost on my laptop that. Also in my defence no one around me was moving so i thought I was fine. But somehow (thank you Jesus) I heard "the final call" for my flight through my headphones. So I got on board but the flight was delayed by an hour anyways due to traffic. God bless British Airways, lovely flight crew. Best I've come across in my brief flight experience. I watched the Notebook which was fun, romantic but apparently it was a must see so I took the plunge. i also slept on the plane which i haven't done for a long time. That was nice. We also hit some turbulence with about two hours to go, so I was ill. I have now vomited on land, sea and air transportation. Is that something to be proud of?
I eventually got to Canada and went through immigration. No hassle really but just it took a really long time so I missed my luggage coming off the carousel. When I came out my suitcases were among a pile in the floor and my hurley was lost. Nowhere to be found. So I'm in mourning but eventually I'll live. So I was really tired yesterday and did the whole unpacking thing and realising how bad the food is here. But I'm glad to be back. Missing home a bit and ups and downs. That's all part of settling in. I head on retreat on Wednesday which will be fun and the school starts next Tuesday. I'll keep everyone updated on the goings on over here and feel free to email me. God bless.

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

11 days until I leave

So the day is drawing closer until I return to Toronto. At this moment in time it feels like a completely different world and like it was an age since I've been there. Its been 7 weeks since I left the school and I feel detached from there now and settled back at home. However, I have to leave again and return to the place where God altered my life. I'm excited to return, i really am but sad to leave home. I found settling in at home easier than expected and its been great seeing everyone and catching up. I think I'm in a stage in my life where change has become a major player. My life up to now has been based around routine and I've been in a comfortable place. I've reached an age where significant change is becoming more and more prevalent and from what I here it set to continue for pretty much the rest of my life. I am adapting though and I'm learning to keep trusting God and put everything into his hands.
One thing that is good is that I finish work soon. I can't say I've enjoyed it but it must be done and the money has helped towards my trip. I'm just going to enjoy my last few days and spend as much time as I can with my family and friends. Exciting times.