The boys, dad and Geof wanted to sit out on the patio but Jane and I found it cold so we put on whatever we had available in our cars. Then we look at each other and laughed. She has her trench coat and I have a sloppy jacket and it is covering up our nice outfits. We are getting mature but still very young at heart.
We enjoy a good laugh together. Both of us have July birthdays to celebrate but the time has come to stop present giving. What we give to each other is affirming grace and support. There is an authentic transparency in our friendship.
At every stage in life there are different problems and courage is needed to face them. We have learned that we cannot fix other people's problems although we would still like to try. We have also had real and difficult conversations like good friends do.
We all enjoyed a fun time together with a very humorous waiter who gave us excellent service, although he did put Jane's order in wrong but that was put to right later.
Dad and I did some shopping on the way home and Carol had left a message about joining them for supper but we had used up our energy for the day. Very thoughtful.
Ken phoned thinking my birthday was the 18 but that is dad's in Feb. He has a very busy family life with all the problems that go along with that. Melina was working so we did not talk to her but hopefully next time.
Sometimes it is hard to feel happy but if we are thankful for what we have and let the good Lord take care of our future. Not easy. Happiness depends not on what happens to us but how we handle it.
Today it was good to share our happiness with our friends.
"You gain strength, courage and confidence with every experience you face." E.Roosevelt
4 comments:
Good to talk to you guys , sorry I got the date mixed up , must be getting old !! I am ay work watching the Tour De France . i have 3 hours to go and only two arrivals . Very quite , unlike the last two days . Sunday night will be busy again , so i will enjoy watching the Telly . Jasmine and Matthew had fun at Sarahs birthday party,she is Jassy's class mate but they let Matthew stay and play as well .
Melina is on standby for work tomorrow morning , someone may go sick , is hoping they dont call as its her only day to sleep in.
Ken
I think you should cancel the 2016 appointment and pay to have one done. Ryan, the husband of our receptionist had his brain cancer found that way. Sounds like another great lunch was had by the old folks. (that would be you guys) I was hoping for some rain so I would get my house work done but no such luck. Sandra
You shouldn't cancel your MRI but write to the Premier as to why it should be done sooner. After all, Dad wrote to PM Trudeau to good effect all those years ago!
Love,
Rick
I am thankful for public healthcare but also thankful that you have the option of using private healthcare. if you have the means to do it, please do.
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