The cold was bitter when I tried to go for a walk Wed. morning so ended up just going around the block. This seems to be our life style now facing up to a slower pace.
This is a picture of Linda's home where the party for Pat was held. We arrived early but the truth was we had tried to ignore warnings that dad was going to have stomach problems. There was a huge amount of snow there and the road to their place so narrow two cars could not pass.
It was a bitter disappointment that we would not be able to stay.
As we left we were met on the road with many cars just arriving. Arriving home we knew this was the best place for us to be. After dad's stomach settled down we had turkey sandwiches and I cleaned out the refrigerator and joined dad in watching the hockey game.
Over the years there have been other times of bitter disappointment but the only thing to do is to accept and move on. Life is about taking risks and feeling loved when the waters are rough and bumpy.
The spiritual challenge is not to allow bitterness but to choose to have a reverent attitude to life in all it's reality. Christmas draws us closer as a family and has the power to draw us closer to the love of God, as revealed in the birth of baby Jesus.
3 comments:
That is too bad that you were not able to stay for the party.
We had a pretty quiet day, then a pot roast for supper followed by a walk around the Fort looking at the light show they had put on. Very nice, much better and more imaginative then just a thousand lights strung up at other places.
As usual Randy is managing at home but counting the minutes till I get home, as I am sure the pets are as well. We are all a bunch of oldies and it is hard on everyone when we get out of our routines.
It is worth it though to be able to spend time with the grandkids and it is wonderful having Sebastien calling for me by name and wanting to sit with me.
Sandra
Yes we all miss you here too!
Love mo
Oh dear, you both must be awfully disappointed to miss the party. Poor Larry having problems with his tummy....it makes planning for anything pretty difficult. It seems as though our world gets a lot smaller as we age.
Our waters are pretty bumpy too. The holiday season this year seems to have been full of sad news.
Carl's cousin is in the hospital with a fast moving cancer and there is nothing they can do but make her comfortable. The family are devastated and shocked...it has only been three weeks. She is in her fifties. So very sad. It makes one very aware of how precious life is and how we need to appreciate today....and be thankful.
Isn't it wonderful to hear about little Sebastian getting to know his nanny now and wanting to sit with her. Just warms your heart. Those are special times....
I have been asked to teach some art classes at the summer clubhouse, here is VB. This is a very active club for the summer folks and I am honoured that they would ask me! They sponsor every activity you can imagine for kids and adults....windsurfing, sailing, golf and tennis lessons, swimming, dances for adults and teens....so I will look forward to it! The clubhouse is in the restricted area of the beach...( just during the summer months ) so I will have to take a taxi there with all my art stuff. I could get a pass to drive in, but it is a big hassle and you get dirty looks from the cottagers who have to walk or bike or take a cab!
I am not "into" Hollywood...but wasn't that sad about Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds? Just like it was fated to happen.
I bought three fat logs for the birds yesterday and now have to go out and find the stepladder and hang them up. They go through them so quickly. The butcher in Selkirk makes them from the left over beef fat.
Have a great day,
Love, Nancy
Post a Comment