Sam Conquered A.L.L.

Hello from Vernon. It's a cloudy day, but very welcome after all the heat we've had this past month. (Sorry to all the Prince George readers if that hurts). Sam's wish came true this week. He so desperately wanted to spend a few days at his uncle and aunt's cabin and made this repeadly known to his doctor. Sam was granted permission if he promised to abide by several rules. He's been sticking to it. He feels so normal here even though his activities are altered. It makes all our hearts glad to see having fun and enjoying his lake friends. God has surprised Sam with another week to build his strength and blood counts and so another week at his most favorite place in the world is his to enjoy. God is providing for us, blessing us with his compassion, love, mercy and grace! We are refreshed and renewed by the splendor this place (Kalamalka Lake) has provided for 3 generations of Goertzen's.

Just this morning on the deck I was reading in the Psalms and this verse brought tears to my eyes as I read 103:5: God who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. That is what God is doing for Sam and Ger. (This also happens to be Ger's favorite place). Ger got some great sailing these past two days which really restores his spirit. He had quite the adventure today when his trapeze line broke and he fell off the boat. He was lucky the boat flipped over or it would have sailed off without him! A neighbor, with his boat, came to his rescue and helped him right it. All in a days sail!

I love the mountains and valley's, the sound of the waves lapping on the shore, the beautiful sunsets, the musical birds, and the chance to enjoy God's sanctuary.

Karly arrives to Kelowna for the Summer Games and she is psyched! I can't wait to see her and watch her team play!
Bye for now.

Debbie