At some point between leaving a refugee camp in Jordan and getting settled at her new home in Fort McMurray, Ibtesam Alkarnake’s water broke. Alkarnake’s family had no clue she was enduring hours of labour pains as they spent nearly 24 hours in the air. From there, they flew directly to Calgary, where they spent a few hours before boarding an Air Canada flight north. About two years ago, Fort City Church decided it would sponsor a refugee family and partnered with the Mafraq Alliance Church in Jordan for help. “I think our congregation reflects the diversity of opinion you would find in Fort McMurray,” said Doyle.

Source: National Post February 02, 2017 23:03 UTC