The water was smooth and the sky clear as we trolled the little lake.  Grinning, Walter ran the motor and steered the barge.  Also grinning, several of the board members rigged lures on their fishing rods and waited until we were at the narrows before casting. 
A most unique joint board meeting!  As the paperwork was distributed around the barge, a wind picked up and we all wondered if we would have to bring this meeting back to shore.  God blessed us as we had fellowship together and discussed the relationship between Healing Hearts Ministries and Northern Canada Evangelical Mission.  Walter and I have been going fast and furious in the past year and a half.  It was good that both or our mission boards recognized that and were aware of our need for a break. 
It was also good to hear their feedback.  NCEM board of directors were pleased with the direction of the mission and the changes that have been introduced.  The HHM board felt the past year had been a challenge with adjusting, especially as the new member care plan didn't go as smoothly as hoped. 
To us, the highlight was the discussion about how the two organizations can begin to share more than a "director".  Both board agreed that sharing resources, personnel and expertise would be something to explore.  Walter and I were excited to see the future with hope for more cooperation and collaboration. 
We also gave our proposed schedule for the next while.  One week in Prince Albert, one week in Regina, one week traveling to visit missionaries (in both HHM and NCEM) and one week flex for wherever we are needed.  Or periodically, that flex week can be a break.  Everyone seemed pleased with that proposal and are willing to see us bring more balance into our schedule.
Our time at Pine Ridge Bible Camp wasn't only serious meetings; we toured the camp property and several of the historic buildings.  In one cabin, Joel from the NCEM board had hidden and scared me!  So I warned him there would be payback...the next day on the barge, as Joel was sunning himself with his eyes closed, I tossed a cup of water at him. I guess I wasn't behaving like a director's wife ought to, but we all had a good laugh!
Now, as we just finished those big meetings, we rolled back into Regina for an HHM board meeting and then on Sunday, the AGM.  Our plan had been to take a couple weeks off and enjoy some vacation.  But as life would have it, Walter's Uncle Johnny passed away.  The family has asked Walter to take the service and I will sing.  So we will take a road trip to Barrhead, Alberta. 
Another highlight this weekend was that we commissioned Caylea into ministry under Healing Hearts Ministries' umbrella.  With tears and prayers, we gathered around Caylea and covered her.  Big brother Daniel's prayer moved us all.  To see one of our home-grown kids moving into ministry is a special privilege!