Author: StAndrewsHespeler

Angel and her brother, Ryder (two youth from WICM) made Alexis and Gabrielle dream catchers to take home. Rev. Mullin will tell us about them and where they should be hung in their bedrooms a little later in the day. 

Well another full day!  It is starting to feel like we don't have enough time left to help with all that needs to be done.  We started the day at "The Miracle Store".  After an hour I was taken to Flora House to facilitate a Leading With Care session with the staff of WICM.  Once camp started Jean, Shirley, Theresa and Joanne went to a nature centre with the children. I haven't heard all of their stories yet, but I'm sure we will at dinner time.

That left Scott, Gabrielle, Alexis & I to stay at Flora House to continue painting.  This is quite a large undertaking!  Scott found a new skill - he can actually paint pretty well!  Gabrielle & Alexis turned out to be pretty awesome painters, too.

I am struck with how generous and welcoming and inclusive everyone is with us.  It will be hard to leave on Thursday.

Please check out Scott's and Gabrielle's blogs later on when they get written and posted.

~ Joni

Sorry, I'm having problems getting the pictures to post.   That will have to wait until we get back. Alexis, Gabrielle, Scott & I (Joni) went to the park with the children today.  We had so much fun!  The children are amazing. Some were reluctant to talk with us, but they soon came around. We heard lots of laughter and saw lots of smiles.  The staff at Flora House are all dedicated and passionate people.

Shirley, Jean, Joanne and Theresa worked hard, too.  They stayed behind to paint the main hall in Flora House.

I was touched today by a young lady who told me that she was celebrating her "2 years of sobriety anniversary" today.

I encourage you to read Gabrielle's blog and Scott's, too.  All of us can't wait to share our experiences with you!

Good night,
Joni

This group is in charge of cooking dinner tonight.  So while dinner cooks we are blogging and looking back on the day.

We are off to Flora House today. Half of us will go with the children to camp and the others half. Will stay to start cleaning, organizing, painting, etc.

I have been trying to post some pictures, but am having problems doing so.  If I can attach pictures later today I will. ~Joni

We will definitely have lots to share when we get back. The entire team was overwhelmed yesterday with the personal stories that some people trusted us with.  Please keep us in your prayers!

We had a good flight last night, got to the university very late.  We are waiting to start orientation (Sunday morning).