Today is a St. Jean-Baptiste Day, a day to commemorate John the Baptist. And while we had great intentions to write a whole post explaining the holiday, we fell sick with something this week. It isn’t the Big C, according to our rapid home tests. But we also don’t think it’s allergies. So while the … Continue reading Joyeuse Fête de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste !
Life in Quebec
Fridges, WiFi, and the Woods
Thanks so much to everyone who prayed for and encouraged our family this week! Our apartment is starting to feel more and more like home and that’s helping all of us feel more settled. Other good news: We got our refrigerator this week! It’s a big improvement from the blue camping cooler and bags of … Continue reading Fridges, WiFi, and the Woods
First Friday in Québec
What. A. Week. We have about 10 hours worth of stories from earlier this week that would have you laughing, gasping, groaning, and lamenting with us. From a UHaul pickup fail to forgetting important documents for an important meeting to finally unloading everything into our apartment, it’s been a long and fun and full week. … Continue reading First Friday in Québec
We’re in Québec!
We drove up to Québec City yesterday afternoon to spend the night. It's a quick trip - we're heading back to Sherbrooke this afternoon - but it is so nice to be here for a little bit. We move up in just 11 sleeps! We had dinner last night with Tim and Barbara, our dear … Continue reading We’re in Québec!
MK News Stories: Life & Moving
Your favorite pint-sized reporters are back! Ruth, Clara, and Hudson are ready to talk all about the things we’re taking to Quebec City when we move, their time at the ranch in Oregon with Mimi and Papa, and what we’ve been up to since getting home. It’s adorable. You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/7E_CgL82Okc
May Thoughts
The other day, while leaving the grocery store in the rain and before loading bags into the Jeep, an old man noticed our Alaska license plate (which will soon be replaced with a Quebec plate). With a wide smile, he said, “Bienvenue au Québec!” Welcome to Quebec! I didn’t have the heart to tell him … Continue reading May Thoughts
Why Québec? An Example
Last week, we shared a little bit about why Québec needs missionaries. Today, we have an example that highlights that need really clearly. On Tuesday, we had to run a few errands. And in the course of doing that, we walked past a restaurant here in town. It's called "OMG Resto" and its branding/mascot is … Continue reading Why Québec? An Example
Why Québec?
For about three and a half years, we were moving full-steam ahead to move to Togo, West Africa. So when God began redirecting our hearts last fall, the last thing we expected was to serve here in Québec long-term. But two things really sealed the deal for us, besides the godly wisdom we received, the … Continue reading Why Québec?
Our Next Steps
So we're staying in Quebec... what now? About a million things. The thing in the forefront of our minds, however, is that 90% of our personal belongings are in a shipping container in Alaska, parked in our friends' yard. Brand new mattresses, our bed (which Allen built), clothes, toys, things for our hobbies, pictures, our … Continue reading Our Next Steps
Hello Quebec! – MK News
Quick prayer request before we get to the fun stuff: Out of nowhere last night, about 2 hours after we put him to bed, Hudson woke up coughing and with a really scratchy sounding throat. We have given him some medicine, but he struggled to sleep all night. Thank you so much for your encouragement … Continue reading Hello Quebec! – MK News
Batts Abroad 