a shout out for Mama Deane (and for Cold Stone)!

We landed in Newport News, Virginia on the 25th and have spent 4 days being treated to 'southern hospitality' by Deane Mills (aka Mama Deane), a wonderful lady who I met at HG5 in Pemba, Mozambique last summer. We have been given full reign of her house including the use of her truck. It has been an awesome time of rest, peace, and thought. If ever there was an amazing host who I have had the pleasure of being pampered by, it is Mama Deane. So, its not as much as you have given us, but, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU MAMA DEANE!!!
Another exciting thing which has happened in Yorktown has been that I got to experience another cherry cheesecake milkshake from one of my favorite places in the world............Cold Stone Creamery! These milkshakes may be the most tastiest things I have ever tasted! That makes Cold Stone experiences in 4 locations: Franklin, TN '06; Redding, CA '07; NYC '08, Yorktown, VA '08.

Later today, Jenny & I board a plane and head back north towards St Catharines where we will be till September 3rd. I am actually really looking forward to a short visit in St Kits again. The bulk of our time will be receiving pre-marital counseling from Pastor George and Marilyn. We also are gonna visit Scott St Manor, the Karanfilis', and Sheri. There are also many little things we need to do while there which will turn our relaxing time there into something of a rat race, but it shall be good nonetheless. Indeed, cause the God we serve is good.

bye bye HH

Yesterday finished up what was called Alumni Session at Double H Ranch. It is an opportunity for those who are over 16 yrs old to return to camp for 4 days of activities at a much slower pace than regular camp. Alumni is for campers 17-21. It was a good week; I made my return to the Beaver Cabin to finish out my employment with the Ranch. It was a great summer and we had the privilege of working with an awesome summer camp for kids who don't have the easiest go at life. That being said, we are definitely ready to move on and jump into what God has for us next.
Like I said, yesterday, Alumni finished up and Jenny & I got a drive to the Albany-Renssalaer train station (thanks Rohan!!) where we hopped on a train and journeyed 595 miles south, where we presently are, visiting Mama Deane in Yorktown, Virginia. Not sure how long we'll be here but we plan to spend the few days we have here getting refreshed and being ministered to by God. What an awesome idea!!
To put the summer into words: What I learned most was I am so thankful to be in a relationship with Jesus. How is there any joy or peace without Him?! THANK YOU FOR SAVING ME FROM MYSELF LORD! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
After Virginia, we head back to Canada; St Catharines, Windsor, and then to Vegas!