I must say I do miss blogging.
I love to write and usually journal everyday.  I haven't been doing as much writing of any kind lately.  But I'm back!
Our lives have been full.
Travel.  Visiting all the NCEM missionaries, which took two years to connect with as many of the full time staff in their homes and communities of ministry as we were able.
Meetings.  Administrative necessities.  Conferences, both for staff and for our own networking and professional development.
Taking time to rest.  At home.  At our cabin.  In Florida. 
And then there are the mundane tasks.  Laundry.  Grocery shopping.  Maintenance repair. Taking out the garbage. 
But one of the exciting new things I have been trying is to volunteer on the Tribal Trails Spiritual Help Line.  The first day I had twenty callers, with a variety of needs and calling from Newfoundland to British Columbia!  It is amazing that the Tribal Trails television program reaches so many First Nations folks and non-Native, as well.  Connecting with people and praying for them is a refreshing ministry that reminds me why we do what we do.  People need the Lord.
Another new discovery in my life is YouVersion.  One of my friends and coworkers in ministry recommended this App for my phone.  I can access Bible reading plans, Bible studies and devotionals on  any subject or simply the Scriptures to read or listen to.  The Verse of the Day has often been God's way of encouraging me when I've really needed Him.  And it keeps me on track no matter where we are or if I only have a few minutes to focus on the Lord. 
Our next prayer letter will be coming out soon.  We have a few days of leadership and board meetings this week.  A trip to our NCEM US office in November. 
We have so many people standing behind us, supporting our ministry, praying for our needs and being friends to us just to listen to us vent.  When we held the 25th anniversary celebration for Healing Hearts Ministry in September, over 150 people came to join us and celebrate with us! I couldn't believe the folks who made the effort to show us that kind of support.  It was so humbling and made me realize we have been blessed beyond the sacrifices and hardships.  If nothing else

has been accomplished in 30 years of ministry, we have been given the gift of rich friendships in Christ.  And that is more than I would have hoped for...
I hope to keep up with blogging more faithfully in the next weeks.  Our lives are full and expressing what God is doing is good for my heart and maybe will bless others.
Have a good week, family and friends.