Just last month, the New Tribes Mission Academy construction (read about the context on page two of our October 2009 newsletter) was completed. Soon after, all of the classrooms and equipment that were occupying space in the HQ building were moved back to their original locations.
This returned a few empty rooms to the headquarters building, allowing me to stake a claim on some space for my very own office. I’ve been thrilled with my new work area, and have been able to arrange some desks and shelves to house the equipment I need to work more effectively.
I even have my own telephone extension, woohoo! Though I still prefer IM. ;-)
The sun is shining bright, the sky is a beautiful blue, and there is a blanket of pristine white snow that lures you out of your home to enjoy the view. But, when you step outside the cold shocks your system and the wind is harsh enough to instantly change your mind about that short walk you were going to take. It has been terribly cold outside the last few days, even when bundling up.
Today the temperature is only -15°C (or 5°F) and last night it got down to -21°C (-5°F). The boys have been enjoying though. ;-)
This week, while Karl has been away for meetings, the boys and I have been spending quality time together.
We played with legos for over two hours last night and stayed up WAY too late! But, it was fun. Chesley, Kaden, and I have been going out and playing together in the snow too. What a joy it is to love them by taking time to do something they enjoy.
While driving by Allan Park (corner of 2nd SDR Conc and Allan Park Rd in West Grey, Ontario), a van pulled out without looking in front of Karl as he was approaching the intersection. This caused an accident sending him (he was alone in the car) through a fence and down a fifteen to twenty foot drop off.
Fortunately, Karl was going well below the posted speed limit and didn’t injure the driver of the van (who was ticketed for failing to yield) or the young passenger in the front seat.
Soon after visiting the emergency room, Karl was released with orders to “take it easy”. He received a mild concussion and injuries to his neck when his head hit the steering wheel… other than that his chest hurts a little bit from the seat belt restraining him, and his knees are aching, we assume from the dashboard.
The accident could have been much worse. We are so glad that Karl is going to be all right and that we had a spare vehicle to use as backup transportation. We have so much to be thankful for!
A year ago the Lord opened the door and they have since been preparing and making arrangements for the move. The missionary team decided on an area that is suitable to land a helicopter and had the area cleared. Then they choose an area to for their houses which were later built in September.
“There has been much enthusiasm on the part of the Pal people in helping us to get settled,” Kim wrote. “The Pal folks had gathered all the poles and materials necessary to go ahead and build the two houses.”
God has been providing each step of the way and now, Lord willing, will be moving into Pal on the third week of this month. (Just two weeks from now!)
Once they settle into their new homes they can begin culture and language acquisition. Please pray for the Lockwoods and Claasens during this transition and for God’s provision as they move forward to bring God’s Word to the Pal people.
Just last month, the New Tribes Mission Academy construction (read about the context on page two of our October 2009 newsletter) was completed. Soon after, all of the classrooms and equipment that were occupying space in the HQ building were moved back to their original locations.
