Getting here and the first day

I’m here but I cannot connect to the internet – so I will get that sorted out tomorrow.  I am writing this in word and will copy it to my blog tomorrow.  What an incredibly beautiful day to travel here.  I was afraid that the road from Gold River to Tahsis would be difficult and I was scared I might get a flat tire.  Well I got over that fear rather quickly – as I went back to my car on the ferry I noticed that the front tire was down considerably.  A few years ago I evaluated a small school that was near the ferry on my way out of Nanaimo and I knew there was a Cal Tire on the corner – so I headed there and got the tire fixed.  I didn’t worry about the road from Gold River – and I didn’t need to.  It had just been graded.  There was snow yesterday and the day before but the road was clear however everything else was fresh and white and so beautiful.  The boat came to Tahsis to meet me and all my things were taken to North Creek – the new building that a number of New Life people have worked on.  I have my own room and share the kitchen and living room.  I is all very comfortable.  I had supper with Paul and Lydia form Abbotsford – loads of connections with them.  I have been made to feel very much at home.  Tomorrow I will explore the school room.  However tonight it is time to sleep – which I should be able to do provided I can adjust to the extreme quiet!!  Thank you all for your prayers – I felt really safe as I traveled.

The first day went well and I spent time in the school room setting up for my 12 students.  I only get them for 3 hours a day and I have 2 helpers - so I think I should be able to cope!  The problem with the internet continued until later yesterday evening and now it seems to be fixed so I will be aboe to keep you all posted.  I have to go to a meeting with all the staff but wanted to get this off first.

I will try to include some pictures next time.