It has been nearly a month since Josh and I flew out of Iqaluit. I have thought long and hard about what to write in this final blog entry. As I look back on our time there, I find myself at loss for words to sum up our experience.
Iqaluit is such a unique place, filled with one of a kind Canadian adventures. I've tried hard to capture what we have seen and done to share the beauty of Nunavut and the Inuit culture with our family and friends down south. What I love most about the Inuit people is that they still have an excellent grasp of their identity and history.There are individuals and groups working very hard to maintain this and pass it on to future generations. It is exciting to see the benefits of this work. My hope for the people of Nunavut is that they can overcome their challenges and continue to develop as a distinct part of the Canadian culture mosaic.
Joshua and I are now in Yellowknife, reunited with our morkie, Teeka. Josh continues to work at Summit and build flight time. I'm hoping and waiting for a nursing job at the hospital here. We are looking forward to getting involved in a church and the community here. We are enjoying the small town feel in this city. We are surrounded by trees, rocks, lakes and wildlife! The northern lights are beautiful, and it is so nice to pay only $4 for milk. We are not sure what else the Lord has for us in the NWT, but we are always up for an adventure!
So, until next time ... ... ... Taima.
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| Goodbye Iqaluit...taken from our Dornier 228 |
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| From Baffin Island...which was snow covered |
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| To the beautiful fall colors of Yellowknife |
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| Loving all the trees on the drive from Edmonton to Yellowknife |
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| Thanks to all our helpers and movers! |
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| Black bear on the side of the highway |
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| Bison everywhere |
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| We are home! |
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