On Monday September 5, Max moved into the Conrad Grebel Residence at University of Waterloo. Shelley and Lisa spent 4 days with him attending International Orientation, purchasing items for his studies, and moving his things into his dorm room. It was a very stressful time for all. Saying goodbye to a member of your family, even for such wonderful purposes as moving on to university, is really hard. The staff and faculty at the International Student Success Office were a tremendous help in this transition. But it finally came time to say goodbye. The staff and faculty at the Grebel Residence offered permission to cry, words about why this is a hard time, prayer for peace, and the all-important box of Kleenex. 
And it appears that we have survived. Lisa is back in Vietnam settling into routine with Tim and Simon. Shelley is back in Nova Scotia making progress with healing her broken arm. Max is in Waterloo making friends, having fun, meeting professors and classmates, and eating the delicious Mennonite food at Grebel. Thanks to everyone for prayers and words of encouragement.
