Eric Bailey's

I'm back home sort of. This is the place I think of first when I think of places that I grew up. I spent time in other cities, but Victoria is stuck deep in my heart. On Sunday I preached again. I have not done that for a while. I enjoyed it and since it was one that I have used before (reworked of course) it was well delivered (for me). The interesting thing is that the church we have met with here the last couple of times has some of the people I grew up wit, but not the location I'm used to seeing. This group doesn't agree with the things the other group is doing (I do agree with what I know about - there may be other stuff I don't know?). I was a nice group who are trying to do with they think is right, but according to what I hear they are sensitive about a couple of issues that I care about (but not in the same way). I still care about the people in this small group. I would like to sometime see the other group, but I don't know when that might happen since when I'm here I go to church with my parents and I like going with my parents.

Today we had a birthday celebration for my mom. Her birthday was always the easiest to remember, as long I can keep straight which comes first, her birthday or Canada Day. We had a nice meal out, we had cake at home and we sat and enjoyed Dr. Who together. A good night all around.

Tomorrow mom is planning to come with us up Island to go see the house with the goats on the roof and the huge trees. My brother sent us on the expedition and I think we will enjoy it. This will give us something to compare to the giant Redwoods of California. Our vacation so far has been fun, even though we did camp outside one night already.