July 2, The whole crew has arrived!

Hey,

It's is so hot and humid here, I feel God is totally preparing us for the weather he has waiting for us in Japan.

Yesterday was an intense day of worship and prayer. It was great to just re-focus and get to know all the leaders at a deeper level. We all got to spend some time together before the rest of the groups got here and just prepare and train for the leaders responsibilities.

One of the things from yesterday that I will take with me is a vision one of the leaders got about me and Jesus. It came to him very clearly the picture of Jesus and me walking around a tree hand in hand.... How beautiful is that!? It was interpreted that Jesus in longing to spend time with me and that he doesn't want me to venture out but to stay close to him and just rest in him. So so meaningful to me!

No, we did not forget to celebrate Canada day yesterday, at the end of the day all the leaders piled into a huge van and we all went to Altona for fire works. They were amazing, but very hard to enjoy as the mosquitoes devoured us until we gave up and went and sat in the van.

Today has been exciting as Gary and I got to go to the airport to pick up the rest of our group! We LOVE them! We have 3 girls and 1 boy, all precious gifts from God for us to share our summer with. We have only spent the afternoon together and already we feel like we have known each other forever!

Thank you to all of you for journeying with us,

Until next time :)