Let it snow.....

I awoke on Thursday to a fairly thick carpet of snow that had fallen during the night. Although forecasted by some, it was a surprise to many. However, it didn't last long thanks to the freezing rain that was falling by the time I arrived at the Village. By mid-morning, the snow had gone and the sun was trying to break through the thick clouds that shrouded the mountains to the north of Vancouver.
What has become my daily routine in the Village wasn't disrupted by the weather, although there did seem to be far fewer people out and about. This might have been due to the weather but also might have been down to it being the last full day of pre-competition training for most athletes in the Vancouver Village. I know that some (if not all) of the curling teams were due to train on the ice at the competition venue today rather than the other rinks they've been using until now.
As usual my day included the 9am Bible Study and Prayer session (although once again no-one came); some time manning the Multi-Faith Centre; some general visiting around the Village; some admin; a visit to the Polyclinic; and a time or prayer and sharing with the other chaplains and our administrator. Having been invited to do so, I also paid another visit to Paralympic GB, taking with me a birthday card signed by all of us in the Multi-Faith Centre today for someone whose birthday it was. When far away from home, things such as birthdays can feel quite strange, so it was good to help this person mark a special day.
Just as I as about to leave, two team assistants from another team called into the Multi-Faith Centre to see what facilities and services we had to offer. It was good to be able to show them around, and then share in discussion with them and the other chaplains as to how best we could serve their team.