I have so many thoughts and emotions whirling around inside of me I don't know where to start.
There are so many things to be thankful for but something I'm most thankful for is that Abbie was able to join me in this adventure to the frozen tundra of Canada. If not for her I would of had a mental breakdown already. The flights here took such a long time. We didn't arrive at the base until 3am. But when we got here oh man. This place is wonderful.
First, the staff here are so wonderful. When Abbie and I arrived at the airport we were greeted with hugs. And after all the plane rides I was a bit frazzled and that little action of kindness just helped me calm down. After we grabbed our bags from the conveyor belt, Abbie, I and two other girls jumped into a van that wasn't quite big enough for 4 girls with a bunch of luggage. So we ended up have huge bags on our laps for the drive over the border.Thankfully we went through immigration with no problems.
I didn't really know what I was expecting for my place of living here in Dunham, Quebec but the YWAM base has gone far beyond my expectations. When we drove up to the base I was thrilled to see a charming old brick mansion with twinkling lights and glittering snow on the roof. It's a place where it's going to take a couple of days to figure out and explore.
In the morning I got a small tour of the house where I was shown a lovely little art studio, dance studio and jam room. It is a place I see myself spending a lot of time. In the afternoon Abbie and I walked around the little town of Dunham. There wasn't a lot there but the shops they have are absolutely wonderful. We found a very cute boutique, antique stores, a wonderful little cafe and a pub.
Tomorrow the rest of the team arrives and I can barely wait to finally meet everyone. So this is the beginning of a time that will change who I am and everyone here for the better. God has something in store for the group of artists and it's almost too exciting and wonderful to imagine.
Bonnuit
