The time with our Canadian colleagues was very productive last week. In the midst of reporting and planning, excellent times of prayer and personal sharing also took place. Part of our time was spent envisioning what IAFR might look like 3, 5, or 10 years from now. At the speed of our world, that is not an easy exercise.
But I have to say that the best part of our time up North, was our dinner on Thursday evening. We gathered at a transitional home for those who are seeking asylum in Canada. Current and former residents joined us for a wonderful meal of Persian food. Together, we were people from Iran, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Lebanon, Nigeria, Sudan, Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. It was such a rich time of fun, conversation, and hope.