Mari Isaacson

Well, I arrived. It was quite an adventure really…. it rained the first day of travel and snowed, REALLY snowed the second! Needless to say, there was a crack in the U-Haul and LOTS of my stuff got wet. Mostly washables, but also some of my non-replacable materials. The rest was protected by Containers. Thank you Rubbermaid!! Still, it is just another reminder that THIS WORLD IS NOT MY HOME, I’M JUST A PASS’N THRU!!! I am very grateful for two of my sisters and a friend (of my older sis), who helped me make the big move from Moses Lake to Edmonton. They also helped me unpack all the wet and damaged boxes and most of the rest as well. Wow.

So, I have been moved-in since the 29. of May, but I haven’t been around since then except for a few days. It doesn’t look like I will be settling in very fast either… I will be on the road most of the summer doing/supervising 5-Day clubs around Alberta. It will be so good to get back with children again!!! CYIA here in Alberta is the first two weeks in July. We are still praying for a few more summer missionaries to teach the clubs. God has opened many doors this summer but we need the helpers. PLEASE PRAY! Thank you

I will be gone 1 1/2 weeks this summer because of the wedding of Roland Pingist to Britany Robinson, a former PBI student. Most of you know that Roland is one of my “kids” from Austria. He’s not a kid no more! Their wedding is 17. of July. They would appreciate your prayers for all those traveling long distances to go to the wedding on Prince Edward Island. Some are coming from Austria! This opportunity opens the door to see one of my best friends from childhood. She lives in Nova Scotia. After the wedding she will be joining me on PEI for a few days before taking me back to NS. It is exciting while I have never been in either place. FUN!!

There is still so much I need to do before CYIA. I would greatly appreciate prayer for:

* a good car within my budget

* I got my Canadian License but had to give up my US one in exchange. An old DL was necessary to establish I have been driving for a while regarding car insurance. I am really glad I had one from 20 years ago… sometimes it pays to hold onto things… sometimes… Pray for good insurance once I get my car.

* I am grateful also that I held onto my  Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN) from the time I worked at PBI in Three Hills. I DON’T hold onto everything, but it appears I have held onto the right things… Do you think someone was orchestrating that as well?

* getting some REST! I am not sleeping so well… the story of my life. I have found some natural oils that help, but there is just still so much going on with this transition, SO MANY THINGS, that I am finding it hard to just relax. I would greatly appreciate your prayers for that.

* I was able to visit supporters here in Alberta but didn’t get to see them all in the time-frame I was hoping. I am so grateful for each of my supporters. Please pray, as I still need MORE REGULAR SUPPORTERS. Right now I have only around 80% of my support. Would you prayerfully consider becoming a regular supporter? The work here in Alberta is so important. The children of Alberta need to hear about Jesus Christ as well. Will you help? Please feel free to contact me with your questions or look under the category SUPPORT TEAM.

* make contacts and look for a church. It has not been so easy without a car. There are many churches here in Edmonton to choose from, but I need to find the one that is right for me. One where I will be spiritually fed and also can serve by using my spiritual gifts. It would be good to find a few friends here in the city as well. I feel the loss of a good friend close by for almost a year now. I am grateful for all the friends the Lord has given me, I just wish they weren’t all so far away… even the ones here in Alberta.

Please pray for CYIA as well. Christian Youth In Action is the training for teens (and adults) who want to learn how to do 5-Day clubs. They will be trained and then be able to put their learning into practice by helping out with the 5-Day clubs here in Alberta this summer. This is the opportunity to reach many children for the Lord.

Thank you so much. I hope to write you more in a few weeks.

blessings,

mari