Yes Carol and Panteli came with us to view Gannie's head stone. A wet day for this solemn and dignified viewing. We appreciate Panteli and Carol being there with us.Imagine all the changes she has lived through. I wish we had asked her more questions.
She had many strong opinions about life and the care of children so she could be difficult at times; just like we all can be.
Raising children is a challenge to us all.
I am reading about a couple who even though they were nearly fifty adopted three children from Haiti. This gave them another view of life different than the one of successful business people. Their story is in the book "Both Ends Burning." Craig and Cathy's heart were touched deeply when they saw the first picture of the little girl and even more so when they flew to Haiti and visited the over crowded orphanages. Two other children ended up as their family. The adoption process had been difficult and very expensive so now they are working at changing the restrictions and regulations that caused them so many headaches as well as heart aches.
They were already involved when the earthquake happened in 2010 and were able to bring many children into a safe place into families who really wanted them. They sacrifice their time together to return to Haiti and continue their new purpose in life. They tackled these problems with as much hard work as they had done their carriers.
"It has given our life a different dimension rather than just playing golf and living in our own little bubble." -Craig Juntunen
We can view our lives from the past or be open to viewing our future as still meaningful just by our example and our faith in each other and in our family.
2 comments:
What a lovely tribute to this fine lady. She will always be remembered now. Lovely headstone. A lovely photo of Larry, Carol and Pantelli.
What is her history, Beth? Did she always live in Vancouver or was she from Saskatoon originally?
So you are having nice warm weather in Vancouver...in the plus 10's! Wow I remember how nice it is to go for a walk in weather like that. We used to like to do the sea walk in Nanaimo...or Rathtrevor Park in Parksville. I hope you are able to get out for a walk too.
Yes, raising children is the most important job and by golly one of the hardest. If I was younger I would like to foster for children's aid. There are so many kids needing a stable home. You and Larry were like foster parents for the four girls, weren't you? What a wonderful thing to do.
We await the oncoming snowstorm. They are forecasting a blizzard due to the high winds. There won't be a lot of snow according to the forecasters, maybe 10 cms. But they usually are wrong!
Have a great day,
Love, Nancy
Head stone looks great Dad.
Ken
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