cow town

just thought i'd give you guys an update from calgary. any future notes will come as comments to this one...so this doesn't become my personal blog. :)
hayley and i flew here sunday morning. things went well...apart from Hayley losing her breakfast as we came down into Calgary. we had a great day hanging out with darlene's family...reconnecting with loved ones from BC and AB. darlene flew in early on monday morning...giving Hayley reason to smile extra big. unfortunately, she barfed again on the way to the airport...so we're hoping that this does not become the theme for the week. yeesh.
went in the afternoon to see some of my family, including an aunt that i hadn't seen for several years. one of the cool things about being here is having the chance to rearticulate the journey that we're on. and its interesting...because sometimes its not easy to share our journey without feeling insecure about what's being done, what's not being done, our 'methods', our lifestyle, etc. but it struck me yesterday as we talked that we truly are on a journey...because our language has changed. and not only that...but i can feel that my heart is changing, becoming more comfortable with the road, city, and people christ has led me to...more at ease with the brokenness in my heart that sparks insecurity.
so...that's where we're at. missing our home and family in vancouver...and thinking of those across this country that are 'walking' with us.
here's a prayer i found in the last few days. talk to you all soon.
'i give thanks for companions on the way, the people who share their ventures and struggles with me, their hopes and fears, their weaknesses and strengths. how much easier when i have them to pray with, to talk things over with, to work with. amen.'
sw