LIFE STORY -A FIRST TASTE OF FULL-TIME SERVICE - Conclusion

 To work toward that goal, in 1984 we moved to French-speaking Quebec, over 4,000 kilometers (2,485 mi) away from British Columbia. That mean embracing a whole new culture and language. Another challenge was that we were often on low funds. One time, we subsisted by gleaning leftover potatoes in farmer's field. Debbie got very creative with potato dishes! Despite the challenges, we focused on persevering with joy. Moreover, we saw that Jehovah was looking after us. - Psalm 64:10. 

One day we received an unexpected telephone call. It was an invitation to serve at Canada Bethel. We had previously applied for Gilead School, so we had mixed emotions about Bethel service. But we accepted the invitation. When we arrived, we asked Brother Kenneth Little, a member of the Branch Commitee, "What about our Gilead applications?" He replied, "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it." 

One week later, we were at that bridge because Debbie and I were invited to Gilead. So we had a decision to make. Brother Little told us: "No matter what you choose, on some days you might wish you had chosen the other. One path is not better; Jehovah can bless either." We accepted the invitation to Gilead, and over the years, we have seen the truth of Brother Little's advice. We've often quoted his words to others who have had to choose between assignments.

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