I am Here

I arrived safe and sound to Oxford, New Zealand. I was greeted with a warm welcome at the airport by me Leader Rob and 2 of his little girls and our staff Laura and and immediately felt at home. Looking out to our backyard the foothills of the Southern Alps begin to climb up and it is truly beautiful. The 'Southerly' came in today, a storm from Antarctica and makes it very cold here. Although the trees are bright with spring blooms and the daffodils are cheerful in the ground. It is very spring weather here.

We attended the local Baptist church this morning and then went into town for a hot chocolate. There is a sense of peace amongst the staff and students and I am even more confident that this is where God's compass has directed me!

I am thinking of you all as I sit by the wood stove in our living room and feeling very blessed to be here.