So, life is good here with the Hutton household. We are experiencing Fall in Cape Breton and it is beautiful! We are discovering more and more colleagues in ministry in the area who are here to start up something new or want to be a part of the renewal/transformation of this isle. It is cool. I, Michael, am very excited to learn what it means to be an at-home parent. It is a very difficult job! I love my kids and family and making it a safe and spiritual home, but it is not easy...it doesn't just "happen." The chores never end and the events are never predictable when it comes to the kids, the antics, the emotions, the minor injuries, etc... The other day Catherine and Laura got out some permanent markers they had (don't ask) and proceeded to color themselves, Graham, and the hard-wood floor. It was the ultimate test of whether I was going to absolutely freak out or not. Tammy told me it happened and I actually very calmly discussed the event with her. I guess I am growing up. I also instantaneously remembered an time when I had taken an exacto knife as a kid and carved my beautiful hieroglyphics into the band new paneling dad had installed. I remembered the complete innocence in doing that...and had to believe that my kids were not being malicious, but were genuinely creating. Now, we did discipline them, but were fair and communicated with them why they cannot have markers for the next thirty years. :)
Anyway, that is the story. Life is good in Sydney. We are meeting new people all of the time and had the opportunity to partake in a prayer service with the church plant people from Glace Bay and some area churches. I was able to present our vision and passion for being here in the area. It is a wonderful ride here in Sydney.
