Homeward Bound Teil Zwei - July 21

I spent a peaceful night at the Delta Inn in Toronto followed by a very nice, large, Canadian style breakfast. Shuttle bus to the airport and boarded my morning flight to North Bay, read the Globe & Mail the entire journey and caught up on some of the world events - Shalom Israel, Shalom Jerusalem.

Herb was waiting for me at the North Bay airport - so good to see him! - the Lord has blessed me with such amazing friends. My baggage miraculously arrived on the carousel. Most of the Air Canada agents I spoke to said that I would most likely have to make a claim as it was unlikely that after the "schlemazle" I endured that my luggage would arrive with me. Thank You Lord!

I'm told that my entire connect group (Cell group) was waiting for me at the airport last night ... you guys are so amazing! Sorry I couldn't be there. (Sandi later told me that there was incredible drama in the sky - rainbow, huge black clouds, lightning and an amazing sunset)

Ate breakfast number two at Ivan's (you gotta love this) and went home. Wow! I've had my socks blessed off!!

Here's a list of some of the things I noticed:

• My home was completely spared of storm damage, even though there where downed and damaged trees on the surrounding properties. Even my patio umbrella, still open, was in place and not damaged. Apparently Max (who lives mostly outside) was none the worse for wear ... Thank You God!
• Opened the door to find a "Welcome Home" banner.
• My entire house was professionally cleaned. Thank You Stephen! (I should add here that Stephen "house sat" and looked after everything, including Max who was walked and groomed every day - amazing!)
• My refrigerator was filled with groceries (including some very nice delicatessen style meats). Thank you Stephen, Marty and Herb!
• A box of "Grolsch" ... nice touch!
• Two fancy platters waiting for me. One a fruit platter, the other - cherry cake, fresh cherries and cheese. Yum!! I'm guessing from Ana Vincent. Thank you!

I've been told that my home was a house of prayer while I was away ... I couldn't be more pleased!

Of course, I can't forget the many who have been faithfully praying as well as the generous financial support (I haven't totaled the expenses yet, however I'm fairly certain everything has been covered!). Thank you all! Thank You dear Father ... You're so good!