I would like to start this weekly update by again acknowledging the devastation that has happened in Fort McMurray. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this tragedy. Camp Chestermere sends a thank you to all of the first responders and volunteers who are still fighting this blaze and for keeping people safe through this time. Camp Chestermere is still ready and prepared to take in any evacuees who may still be looking for temporary residence. I had the chance to attend the fundraiser that was held at the Chestermere Rec Centre on Saturday and it was great to see how many people and organizations donated items to the silent auction and how many people came out to
So it is funny how when you go on one little 12 day missions trip that you get totally out of routine and then it is almost impossible to get back into routine. Plus, after 12 days in Manitoba I just feel like I am just now sort of thinking about the idea of getting caught up on work and I got back April 7. HOW IS THAT ALMOST A MONTH AGO ALREADY?????!!!!!!! Yup, a month ago today I was in - 22 weather working in a soup kitchen and today it was almost plus 30. But, have you ever got to a point where you get so far behind on something that you don't know where to start and so you kinda just spin your wheels and then all of a sudden you realize you're even more behind. You, know, kinda a procra