Snowy day posting...

I can't believe it snowed so much today. Only Canadians would go out in this kind of weather! And I did! I went to a bowling birthday party, and had such a fun time! I played 3 games. I suck at bowling. Ahahahaha. I won't recount my first 2 scores, except to say that my goal in those games was 50, and the average was slightly higher than that, and one frame I actually bowled into my leg (I'll let you know if I get a bruise), after which the bowling ball deflected and landed in the gutter. Ahahahaha. Oh man, I'm such a klutz. My last game, however, I was suddenly bowling much better, just out of the blue. I decided my goal would be to school Kevin, who was bowling really well but didn't do as well his 3rd game. Anyway, I'm very proud to say, I actually got 100. This is big news for me. I think I've only gotten over 100 once, ever. 100 is good for me! Wooo hooo. Except for bowling into my leg, I think I've mastered my bowling technique. :)

In more exciting news, I was totally encouraged by my friend Richard Chang yesterday. Ha, it's funny, because I don't think we've ever had an extended conversation ever, but yeah, it was neat to trade Asia stories (he taught English in China for a year). Anyway, he had actually heard about my plans for next year, and totally has a heart for Asia. He ended up giving me this great encouragement card with my first support cheque in it. This was so much more encouraging than words can say, because frankly, support-raising intimidates me quite a bit, but I felt like it was God, telling me not to worry about the support. Ahaha, I haven't even started formally support-raising, and I already have support! It's amazing!!! :) So yeah, I've had a good couple of days. :)

I will go before you
and will level the mountains;
I will break down gates of bronze
and cut through bars of iron.
I will give you the treasures of darkness,
riches stored in secret places,
so that you may know that I am the LORD ,
the God of Israel, who summons you by name.

Isaiah 45:2,3