The Salmon Run

As I reflect on this past week there seems to be one topic that comes to mind more than any other. Homework. It had its oppressive grip on each one of us every second of every day. People were spread out near and far in any and every nook of this facility trying to find a quiet moment to get work done. Some people (myself included) go as far as to hide in storage and laundry rooms just to get something accomplished. However, in all reality it's not that bad. It is a lot to do and it's not always exciting but it's solid material. I'm certainly not complaining.

A few days ago the guys and the girls were spilt up for a small, one night trip. The girls went to some house on a beach somewhere and went shopping and ate Indian food and so forth. The guys all went to Jim's house (our Kaleo leader) and cooked a rather large steak dinner for ourselves. It was the first time we've ever been split up by gender for an evening. I think it was good for all of us to get away and have solid fellowship and conversation as men and women. I hope we can do this again.

Yesterday Isaac and I drove into Victoria for a computer bag that he needed to buy. Isaac is a full time staff member here at camp and also a good friend of mine. On our way back to camp we stopped to watch the "salmon run." Ever year around this time the salmon all swim back up stream to lay their eggs and die. By the time they reach their destination they're pretty beat up and sickly. It was pretty intense, really. I'm glad I had the opportunity to see this.

Today was a good day. Church was exceptionally encouraging this morning. At first I couldn't quite figure out exactly why it was so good but then I got it. It was good fellowship. I think this church is starting to feel more like my own. Not my own like my church at home, but my own like where I belong. There are a handful of Capernwray students that I normally pick up and drop off at the ferry every Sunday so they can go to church with us. Capernwray is a program somewhat similar to Kaleo except they have groups all over the world including one in the area. Anyway, before taking them back to the ferry we went a few places around town and had lunch together at Tim Hortons. We also swung by camp so they could see our home and get a little better idea for what Kaleo is all about. It was a really enjoyable afternoon.

This week is most likely going to look a lot like last week. There is much homework to do and not a lot of time to do it. Sometimes I feel a little like one of those beat up salmon trying desperately to get ahead. Except there are no eggs involved. Hopefully I won't die. Oh yes, I think we're going spelunking one of the days this week. I'm sure there will be more to come on that. Next time.