What a privilege — to cross cultures on the bald prairies.
Yesterday at church a couple and their three children joined us. They had been venturing from Saskatoon to Calgary – a six hour drive. Halfway their vehicle had just quit! No spark, no sputter. Just died.
A friend from Kindersley was their nearest contact. They caught a ride back to Kindersley. Tomorrow they will see about repairs. But until then they have been camping out at their friends.
We volunteered one of our cars for the couple’s use. In turn, we have enjoyed two visiting times with them. One when we dropped off the car, the other for a meal. She had prepared Bline (or a close equivalent spelling) — a great cheese and crepe wrap. We ate lasagna and talked.
Of other cultures. Of building a house in the Ukraine. Of welding, and design and theology and life. The kids ranged around the house. We remained at the table.
And after 2 1/2 hours we departed. Filled both with food and with an enjoyable mixture of life and new experience. Thanks to Jenn for hosting the Hrysenko’s — we loved it!!