Settling in... in Laval

Last Friday afternoon we left Vancouver on a flight to Montreal. The girls did so well on the plane. Thanks for all of your prayers for our travels to go well. We thought the novelty of being on an airplane would lessen after the first hour, but it didn't. The girls were fascinated by everything about flying. We gave the 2 "big girls" chewing gum to have during landing. When we asked Ella what her favorite part about flying was (expecting her to say something like "being way up in the sky, seeing the stars...), her answer was "chewing gum."

Karis on her first flight. She wooed the flight attendants and one of them even asked if she could carry Karis around for awhile. 

Arrived safely in Montreal - our kids way too awake at midnight.

We are staying at Robin Joanne, and Raphael's home just outside of Laval. They were away the first couple nights on a camping trip, but we got to meet them when they came home on Sunday night. They have been incredibly welcoming and hospitable. Raphael is 12 years-old and the girls love hanging around him. He even practiced his English reading by reading some of the girls' books to them.

On Sunday morning we had a special welcoming committee. These girls are Martin's (pastor at Ste. Rose) and Mathieu's (worship leader and Martin's brother) daughters.

These girls have been so kind to us and have shown our girls so much love. Ella and Juliette have been getting along famously with Frédérique and Sarah.

Frédérique, Sarah, Ella and Juliette enjoying a picnic lunch after church.

Yesterday we went to the St. Joseph Oratory to learn some of Québec's religious history. We now have a much better understanding of why the church is rejected by the vast majority of people here and how they have been incredibly hurt. Our hearts are growing for these people and longing for them to know the Truth.

Please pray for us as we prepare to host the kid-zone at the Peace BBQ this Sunday. Please also pray for lots of people to attend this event and get a more accurate view of the church.