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I'm leaving for Mexico in 7 hours!!! Hmmm yes, thus continues the adventures of Chris. I've been wanting to write an update for a while, but now I should get some sleep before leaving... but wanted to let you guys know where I'm at and to ask for prayer. So the story goes, applications were supposed to be in for my church's trip back in February. I really wanted to go and was about to apply but I realized that I only wanted to go because I am freakin Chris Down and I say yes to every opportunity in front of me. After this, the pastor I was assistant to accepted the invitation to be a candidate in the provincial election, and I became the Director of Middle School Youth... little bit more time and responsibility involved! Then on the day of the youth grad, which was our final event for the year, I got pulled into an office and was told that someone was no longer able to go on the trip, and that they would like me to go! I may or may not have started laughing=) What God timing. I do not think I could have handled the pressure of leading middle school youth, AND all the prepping for Mexico... but obviously God wants me in Mexico and so on the day that the responsibilities with Middle school somewhat ended, I got asked to go to Mexico! I will be there for 2 weeks. We backpack into the Copper Canyon, like right in there, where some of the people live in caves!! We will be running VBS and building a fish farm for the orphanage there, and then the 2nd week we will be in a small town doing other work projects and running VBS again. I'm so stoked for this guys, God is good. I'm so excited to see how the Kingdom of God is going to be expanded in each of our lives, and in the people that we come in contact with!
Take care all, full update on my life will come when I get back...

mannnn its been a long time. and so i thought id write whats been goin on as of late and whats to come.
the year in saskatch was...different then kaleo lol. thinking back on kaleo and being at the beach with matt and really for the first time, honestly asking God to break me, and so this year.. dang, its this crazy thing in which He does take you through the fire and it was pretty nuts and it definitely changes your life. however this year was this crazy year where it was ya possibily one of the hardest years ever for a lot of stuff, and in the midst of worry and anxiety, the calming, perfect presence of Jesus was real, and so ya, learning and readign lately about the furious longing our Father has for us, this incredible love in which we can respond by crying, Daddy! Father.
He was also so faithful in bringing incredible people in my life throughout the year and even living with three brothers from kaleo..was His work and His provision for sure.
so as of right now.just finished up at the good ole shoe sale again and as ive been home, its been tough to speak to old friends walkings away from Him and to haer their thoughts, its been tough to work with people who have unfortunately had this terrible experience with religion that I dont think Christ ever wanted for them, and ya, this world is full of temporary satisfaction and worldy ideas that can seem so good and its been tough to be in that, but also super exciting to maybe bring a new perspective to a lot of people i worked with as to what a follower of Christ really is.
and so tomorrow im headin to camp in which God has really given me a heart and a passion for this summer..i have a different role then the last two summers and this summer im whats called a section head so just like..responsible for an age category and the counsellors in that category..and so its this incredible opportunity to live alongside these other staff and walk with them through their summer and their lives as well as the kids that will come. its amazing how God prepares our hearts for something and really invites us into things with so much joy and excitement. i would love to hear whats up with the rest of you.
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God."

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My dear family,
first off i love you all super much with all my heart. I'm super excited that i get to hang out with some of you this summer! seconded of all HOW THE POOP ARE YOU ALL DOING??? like whats going on!!! .. Stink!!! i feel i have not put in the effort to see how most of you are doing and for that I'm deeply sorry. But my heart is longing to be able to read more pots... Just a little up date every now and again nothing to big.. It would only take a few mins like every month or so.
well enough of that..

I'm asking for lots of prayer, My heart is unsure of what to do. There are so many roads to walk down.. Please pray that I allow Christ to guide my steps even if it is the road that i don't really want to take. My future is unclear, and I'm confused on what i should do in September. I have been chatting with my mom about going back to school... But I'm not sure if i have peace about that. or maybe thats because I'm not good at school and don't want to do work... You all know how good i am at that lol.
so now that your almost done reading this Please just take a few mins and pray that Christ will guide my steps and I will, willingly go to where ever he calls me with a thankful heart.

I love you lots,
Please post so i shell know how to Lift you Up in Prayer.
Big Big BIG Hugs!
Michelle