Monday, June 18, 2012

RELAXED

I woke up feeling very relaxed and even feeling a bit lazy.  A good day to enjoy family at home.
I believe we all have our own pace ; a rythem by which we live our lives.  As a child I could play hard but tired easily and enjoyed curled up in our big chair reading.  I have always gone to bed early.

It has been wonderful having Shanda here and hearing about their plans.  Too bad they were unable to find a special place to have their wedding.  I know she was thinking of a rustic place and has something definite in her mind.  Sandra drove all over the place and both looked exhausted.    You almost have a start a year earlier.

 We have a lovely church all with bright windows.
I will take pictures of our strawberry tea on Wed.  Anyway an idea.  It would be amazing is she can find the place of her dreams but sometimes that does not work out.  It is an exciting time just to have family together and she will be a beautiful bride and her and Stephen a handsome couple.  They are writing their own words so that will make it special.

There did seem some promising signs of the sun shining.  I did a short walk and had some sad news about a very ill former minister of ours.  So many people are facing difficult illnesses and are being added to our prayer list at church.

If we live we live to the Lord
and if we die we die to the Lord
So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.  Romans 14
Trust that He will give us the courage and strength to face each day.
I am quoting the scripture this minister lives by and I think it is a good word to live by.
It is wonderful to have family to share our joys with, as gather to honor dad on father's day
 but also important to share our aches and pains, our disappointments and health struggles;
 along with all our blessings.  Joys and sorrows all a part of life.

I will download some pictures later.
Saturday was a happy day with Theresa and Mikie and Morgan watching Ben play lacrosse.


This was just minutes before Ben got a 4 minute penalty so Morgan and I were not impressed with mean old mister referee



It was an exciting game and we were so happy to spend time with family.

Our tired but happy lacrosse player.



7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yes, I mentioned your room at church to Shawna, but when I went online there are not very good pictures. If you take some that would be great. I think it is a bit big for them though. With only 40-50 people they are looking for something with a bit more of a cozy warm feel. Got Shawna to the plain on time and now for a long day at work and then early to bed tonight! Sandra

beth bennett said...

You deserve a good rest.

Panteli arrived last night and has gone for coffee.

Dad is still asleep so I will download pictures before I go for a walk love mom

nancy-Lou said...

Have you thought about looking for a nice farm ( perhaps with barn ) to rent for the day or weekend, for the wedding? There is a great on line site called vacation rentals by owner where one can find a wonderful selection of ocean side homes...farms, ranches to rent. YES even on a day basis! We have rented from this site about 10 times for homes in the Parksville, Qualicum Beach area, and never been disappointed! The address is vrbo.com they have homes throughout the world. Love Nancy

Anonymous said...

Thank you Nancy-Lou, I had not used that site before and I found one possibility. No barns though. No one seems to want to make money off of their barns.
Sandra

nancy-Lou said...

Glad you found one....there are other vacation rental sites as well, just google. Perhaps that is a business waiting to happen, buying a barn and renting it out for occasions. I remember "barn dances " and they were FUN! Good luck!

Anonymous said...

Good on Ben. Just like uncle Kenny always in the penalty box.
Ken

beth bennett said...

Ha Ha