what a trip!

I just have to tell you that I had the most amazing vacation so far. Not because I saw the best sights, met the most interesting people (though I did!), it was more because it was nothing like I had imagined it to be. Let me explain...

While away, I met Krissy's entire fam (which was pretty incredible!), went out with them and had an amazingly fun time. I was slowly brought into the west indian culture through food, music and how they talk! It was a ton of fun.. though I got absolutely NO SLEEP!

After Krissy flew home to Calgary, I oddly stayed around, hanging out with Chris.. doing little to nothing.. which was exactly what I needed. Honestly, I have been so extremely busy while at home, that I haven't been able to just be. We went mini-golfing one day.. but other than that, there was a lot of cribbage and batgamad played (woohoo!).

I will now begin to describe to you the muskokas... But no matter what I say, I do not believe I will bring any justice. The lakes which are commonly known as the muskokas are huge and beautiful. They are surrounded by trees and rocks... it almost feels like you are in the mountains... except that the water is unusually warm. The sunsets are always amazing, giving way to the most spectacular combination of pinks and purples, caressing the huge expanse of water, before the sun nessels itself for one more night.

Camp was an amazing experience - because it was nothing like I expected. I thought that I would be ultra-busy and stressed out... But the counsellor side of things were a lot different. I ended up having a ton of time during the day to myself. The God time that I had was incredible, sitting at the foot of one of those beautiful lakes I just told you about, having all the time in the world. The greatest part of it all was that I had nothing else on my mind. There was nothing to consume my mind or divert my attention... So I had incredible times of reflection, re-prioritizing and refocus time.

My trip ended by spending a few days at the Finnie cottage. It was a perfect time for me to just be... and let things just soak up... Get me more in a mindset of returning to reality. I have not yet, in all my vacations, felt so at home, as I did when I was away this time.

I was not looking forward to coming home. I was not looking forward to the flight. The cramped seats, and the recycled air... I like to travel.. I do not like the coming home part. My flight was far better than I thought it would be as well. Honestly guys, I was totally blessed this whole time. Incredible! Anyway.. there was only one empty seat on the entire flight.. and it ended up being next to me!! I was so stoked about that.. and my seat was close to the front of the plane (not over the wing, as per usual!). I originally asked for an aisle seat, as you usually have a little more room, but I was convinced into taking a window seat.. and it was a spectacular view:

As our plane was waiting for takeoff from the Toronto airport the sun was making it's depart from the sky. The blue sky faded to orange as our plane made a picturess departure. For the rest of the flight, I do believe our plane was chasing the sun. Honestly, it was one of the coolest things I've ever seen! As we headed further west, the sun remained close to the horizon. It was not until the third hour into the flight, that the horizon began to disappear. There was only a faint blue marking the distinction of land and sky. As we flew further, the line would reappear. It was one of the most beautiful things... to chase the sunset across Canada from the sky. I have that picture still in my head when I am writing this.

I leave you with that. I feel refreshed, ready to take on the world. My circumstances are difficult right now, with things going on with my uncle. I may leave you with an update on that later if you are curious... Keep praying. There is little time. Be blessed guys.