We met several amazing people while we lived in Quesnel. I really think my heart is still there, and wonder if moving to Dawson Creek was the right idea. I know it was, as we see so much more of John now, then if we had stayed in Quesnel.
It took us about 1 1/2 years to make true close friends. And the ones we did make, we hold very close to our hearts.
There's Dave and Terry: We spent countless evenings at their house. And every time we were there for dinner, she made sure she cooked up a moose/deer roast for us. Birthdays were celebrated with a special dinner and cake at their house. And we were so blessed to celebrate our birthdays with a dinner of our choice, cooked by Terry, with a beautifully decorated cake!
And Dave and Donna: These were the couple that let us stay by them for about 9 months. We cooked together, cleaned together, told stories together, made memories together. Donna is an amazing, strong woman with a heart of gold. Such a selfless person, always looking out for others, baking, cooking, babysitting or anything else that needed doing. I don't know what we would have done if we hadn't had these people in our lives at this time.
Francis and Sara: We didn't start getting together with these guys until the last 9 months or so in Quesnel. But, what time we had together was treasured. I got absolutely spoiled from Sara my last birthday in Quesnel. I will always remember the extravagant meals she prepared when we came over for dinner.
This picture calendar is made by a friend from the Ladies Bible Study. All these pictures are taken in Quesnel by Anika herself. She is a very quiet and kind lady, but speaks in volumes through her creativity. From magnets, to calendars, to bibs, etc. She amazes me!
This book is from a lady from church. We met them one of the first Sundays in Quesnel. Both Rick and Diane live their life for the youth of Quesnel. Diane knows me well, knows that I like to entertain. So she gave me this book in June, and wrote in there something like this: Now you will think of me every Christmas!
I have never met a more giving and selfless person than Lynn. We learned quickly that she doesn't say no. Lynn is also very creative when it comes to bead work. She helped Emmy make me the blue necklace, and then gifted me with the pink necklace. Both have matching earrings. When we go back to Quesnel to visit, we know we are always welcome. She has said to me "my house is yours!"
And then there's April. She was our next door neighbor. We had lots of fun times scrapbooking together in her basement. She had enough supplies to start a store, but had an amazing talent to scrapbook with many different styles. She went on a cruise which involved a stop over in Mexico. So I asked her to get me this. She wouldn't accept payment since I took care of her cats for her. I'd consider that fair trade wouldn't you??!!
And then there's this card. I've had it in my Bible for almost 2 years now. It has brought me comfort at the most surprising of times. I will be flipping through my Bible and just "happen" to come across this card. I read it, and it am comforted by these words. It was given to me by a lady that attended a Ladies Bible Study the first year we were in Quesnel. She made these and handed them out to all of us.
There are other people that made a difference in our lives. Bob and Kathy who invited us over for lunch.. even though they were JUST having pancakes!
Pastor Norm and his wife Germaine, for inviting us to join them for Easter dinner since they knew we didn't have family.
Kerri for putting up with my non-perfectionist cleaning style.
That is just those who I can think of at this late hour...11:30. I would stick around and keep thinking but I know it is best for me to get to bed.
See you around again soon :)
