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Love visited our home today.

Astrid was smiling and smiling!

Astrid brought mommy and daddy for a visit.  She had just had her shots and could still smile..

Great Grandpa has a turn.  She looks like she feels safe in his arms of love.  God's love is revealed in our love for each other.

Kim came and had a bonding time with her.  We are so blessed to have our home filled with loving family.  Dad and Craig made lunch and even spiced it up a bit.  Sounds like Kim is looking forward to her stay at Sandra and Randy's.

Our home seems to feel like a safe place to be and as humans we search for the security of certainty.

My church has been like a second home and I am thankful for all the past. 

I believe that there are new adventures waiting for all of us just around the corner.

Love never dies but lives on in generation after generation!

CHALLENGES

A community that faces challenges with loving hearts will be able to revitalize and strengthen each other.

Dad has a runny nose and a sore throat but he did attend the meeting after church.  I appreciated people who stood up to ask questions before the voting started.  No one wanted to have to make a decision to close the church but if we do it now we will have some choices to make about the future use of the building.

The vote was 37 to close and 13 to remain open.  People had tears in their eyes and they would now experience a period of grief.  Their church the only one they have know was preparing to close in 18 months.

I have experienced a lot of love and support in this community. I have been encouraged to take on new responsibilities so I know the work that goes on with our coucil members as they work at keeping our faith alive.

 Growth is painful until we can see that the new challenges that lie ahead will have purpose and meaning.

There will be new challenges on this journey that requires healing and hope for the future.

Sorry we missed you Sandra.  Thank you for the eggs.

UNDECIDED

Today we have our meeting after church about whether to close down our church.  Yes, the leaders are weary and the numbers are dwindling  down.  I am undecided and I will not be voting. 

I would like it to stay open with a much simpler agenda.  We have been a strong community of faith committed and caring for each other.

Is it time to set free from the past and make an effort to find a new community.  I know some will be able to do this but it will be just too hard for others,

Years ago the doors of our church were always open but that has already changed as items have been stolen and it is hard to trust people. 

I am getting ready for church and I wonder how they will separate the members from the adherents?

WAITING

This is in Ladner.  All of a sudden all the leaves are out on the trees.  The sun when it shine, which it is not doing today, is getting warmer.  Our time of waiting for summer is almost over.  The water reflects two different colors!

Yes for me it was a day of waiting.
Waiting at the post office.
Waiting at the bank
Waiting at the grocery store
Waiting at the White Spot.
Dad really was hungry for one of their hamburgers.
Waiting to catch a glimpse of Kim in the White Spot adds.
A short glimpse during the T.V. show Big Brothers.

Waiting for answers to prayers that keep me connected to others.

Paul enjoins us to pray without ceasing.
"Did he mean that we are to see all of life as a prayer" Bishop Spong
and as as  a way of loving.  Taking time to experience the of transcendence of mystery and meaning of all of life.

Prayer helps me to live the best life I can with patience and compassion.

CHERRY BLOSSOMS

The cherry blossoms cover our pond like snow.  The day grows colder and the sky darker.

Dad and I picked up Aneta, who has no car, and took her to Home Depot with us.  We did get our dirt and a few flowers.  I had been thinking I may just go with plastic flowers this year.  I think I am just getting old and tired.  We picked up the dirt, actually dad did and he was right we will need more.

Yes I am easily confused but I refuse to worry about it.  I think I have been this way for several years but I do not remember.

Dad could not resit this doggier with the light in it's mouth.  Yes those our fake flowers.

:The divine can be seen only in and through the human."

"If you cannot see God in the face of the hungry, thirsty, homeless, sick and imprisoned then you cannot see God at all.

God is present in the least of these.  (Matthew 25:31-46"

_Bishop Spong

So by doing a good deed I was given enthusiasm to replace the falling blossoms with Coral Bells which are deer resistant.  An interesting fact I did not know.  Not that I am expecting any deer.

ADRIFT

Adrift in a world of change.  Plans are made things happen.  Time out to enjoy lunch in Ladner.

Today we pick up some dirt and do a little work before it gets too warm.  I am trying to fix the hose to wind through the garden and water the dry places.  No success yet.  Yes, I know the rain is coming..

Happy it is a bit cooler/

Had my morning walk while it is cooler and yes with Aneta.

I have just finished our study with Paul in which I drifted along with all his long wordy letters.  I did learn that there are problem people in every church or organization.  If we keep aware of our own weakness we will not be so quick to judge others.

Now I am reading Bishop Spong who is also very wordy and I find some of my earlier beliefs are being challenged.

I am adrift in a sea of knowledge!

IMPERFECTIONS

Our back yard is a great improvement over what it was when we first moved in.  It is not perfect but few things in life are.

WINDING DOWN

Winding down dad and I walk around the yard enjoying the cool evening.  Dad had a bike ride but did not enjoy it too much because his nose was running, full steam ahead, with what we think was a reaction to all the pollens out right now.

Winding down at our Bible study group finishing our study of Paul's letters.  We always enjoy getting together and discussing everything from families to politics and to happiness and also the winding down of our church.

Our challenge was to find strength in weakness with the knowledge that the grace of Christ will be sufficient for us as it was for Paul.
"There has been an explosion of knowledge over the last five hundred years and the taking the  words in the Bible as literal has made Christianity less believable."  Spong


We will know what future plans there will be for our church before we have a vote on this coming
Sunday.  All members will be allowed to vote even if they have not been regular attenders.  I will not be voting as I am not a member, which has been my choice.

Even as we come to this decision I know that I will find dreams of the past still lingering on.  I even remember one or two times I gave the sermon and my family attended.  I wonder if Carol or Sandra remember.

Reading Bishop Spong as he is winding down his life and his minister calls us to rethink our Christian care values that have been rooted in a past culture and shine a light on a brighter future.

Yes, there is a time to wind down but still remain connected!

A METAPHOR OF A JOURNEY

It is too hot to work out in the yard.

I decide to do my Bible study for to-morrow.

One question was to use a metaphor to describe your journey of faith. I am sitting out in the back under the shade of the umbrella and notice this little leaf floating all alone in the pond.  

I am like that leaf that started out young and fresh gaining strength from being apart of the branch.

There have been times of stormy weather when I was almost blown off.  The sky at times has been dark and the rain heavy and weighing me down.  

I have known times when I have felt a sense of anxiety aware of my weakness and failures.  Sin is apart of all our nature so I know I need forgiveness and grace.

The good years have been when I have been able to provide shade and beauty along with others on this tree.  We have been sustained by being together as equals.  

The day comes when I find I am falling and I am drifting along on a stream of water that is carrying me.

This is where I am today just floating along knowing I am still apart of something awesome.

I know I am not alone and that I have been liberated by the gift of grace and set free from having to perform.

So my journey continues.

SPRING TIME

The wonderful thing about springtime is that it gives you new energy.  Things you have been putting off doing you happily tackle.  We have started the ponds runnung again and fixed up the shade deck.  It was looking very sad with fallen needles off the trees and green slime.  I do not know where that comes from but dad tackled it with a brush and lots of soap.

We also put up some curtains.  Dad insisted he would go up the ladder and it was very scary when he took a little fall.  I hope he remembers this when he insists he can climb up on our roof.

I think all the weeds in our garden have been re energized too as I aweat and strain trying to dig them out.  I tell myself I just need to do a small area and I do.

Dad took time out to visit the neighbors and try sitting in their electric car.  He is dreaming of getting one too.  They commented on how much better he is walking and looking and I agree.  It makes us both feel hopeful.  Dad is making an effort to walk better and keep moving and doing and take his vitamens especially the Alpha Lipoic Acid twice a day with food.

Hope is like a road in the countrywhere there was no road until many people had walked along that way,  "The road comes into existence." -   L Yutang.

TOO LATE

I have been putting things in boxes for the big sale at the church and found out yesterday it was too late to take things over because it was already over.

I do not know what happened with the vote but I think it is next week.

Dad and I were too late getting ready for church yesterday morning but we did have a good talk to Rick on the phone.  He is waiting for another appointment with the colonoscopy doctor.  He is now working regular days and coping better.

I also just found the wonderful jacket Ken left behind here.  I have just mailed it and it will be late getting there but it is on the way.  It is neverto lateto do or say the right thing!

The Net Flicks movie we were watching was about a Pentecostal minister who realized that he had been preaching the wrong message and he ended up losing his church and his friends and nearly his family.  He becomes a Unitarian minister with a new message that was a message on inclusion not separation.

You wonder why there are so many different churches when Jesus prayed we would be one.

We ended up going to the library and then coming home and having a quiet bit to eat on the back porch.  The pond is now running and the chairs are put out.  It is suppose to be warm again to-morrow.

Talked to Mary while dad worked on his income tax.

The way I am feeling right now I may even be too late for my own funeral.

BELIEVE

I believe it is going to be  a super day!  Lovely and warm and more flowers bursting out in beautiful color.

I believed we would enjoy a good supper because 

andra and Randy are a good team.

I was sure Panteli would have a few jokes to tell..

We also talked about health and family and work and O dear about religion!

I feel very ineffectual in sharing my faith in a group of  professed unbelievers.  Unbelievers in religion.  

I would feel very lonely without the presence of the energy that I call God.  I know we all have moments of awe and wonder that can seem to make time stand still.

I believe that I do not carry the burdens of grief and sorrow alone.

My prayer is for others also who are having difficult times.

Bishop John Shelby Spong shares his experience of a near death loss of consciousness when he had a stroke..

"Suddenly I was on the floor and unconscious and high above my body.  I felt wonderfully at peace."

He returned to consciousness to be paralyzed on one side unable to walk or write.

He improved but had a great sense of urgency to finish his life by writing this last book at 88.

I read another story about similar experiences but the words he used afterward where he described this life changing experience as leaving him with a feeling of   "being haunted by the power of love."

Does the idea of God still have meaning?

Do we have to choose whether to believe in science or faith?

Many churches are closing and that is so sad.

Our civilization is doomed as it would be if we lost our sense of family.

Community is so important, life is about family, friends and Faith!

Just walking in my church gives me a sense of calm and peace.

I believe in a power I cannot see and yet I know is there.

TIME FLIES

One minute I have lots of time and the next minute I only have a second to be out the door to be on time.  Looking back over our lives it seems that even the years have flown by with many beautiful memories.  I choose to remember the positive that gives me hope and inspiration.

My morning went by quickly yesterday as I shopped and got ready for Leah and Astrid dropping by.  Once they arrive all I want to do is hold Astrid and look into her beautiful eyes and listens to the little noises she is staring to make.  Even her breath as she falls asleep on my shoulder touches my heart.

Dad is now good at making coffee and serving the food.

I am happy to learn Leah as had her ultrasound  and hopefully will feel better is they can correct her digestion problems.  Our bodies are wonderful when all the parts do their jobs.

Leah and Craig are changing jobs nest month. as she goes out to work and he stays at home taking care of their precious babies.  They both will be very busy.

We are fortunate in life if we are able to do what we love doing because even this can be difficult.and challenging. But that being said life takes Effort and Hard Work/

I am fortunate that from my early childhood I was a believer and found this gave my life deeper meaning.  Religion is now changing because with modern knowledge we look at scripture differently and the message of the church also has to change.so that the unbelievable is transformed into a living faith that is humble but strong, realistic and yet mystical!


Time is already flying this morning and it will soon be time to leave for dinner at Sandra and Randy's!

UNBELIEVABLE

Sandra you do not need to worry about this cat 

actually she is on a diet but still well fed.

 Panteli dropped by and brought Haiti over.  She was sooo happy to see us and Panteli and I walked over to the park with her and she had a little run.  A sunny day with a cool wind.

My camera battery will not charge so no knew pictures.

Great pictures of Sandra on Facebook as the best cat foster parent, along with Randy, there ever was!

I phoned Ken but he was at work so no time to talk.

Cut the grass and happy it is two small placed.  It grows so quickly with all the rain it is hard to mow through some spots.

Dad is unhappy with all the cancer on his face which is very red and inflamed and sore.  Hopefully it is a it better for going to Sandra and Randy's.  Is it lunch or dinner?  It is so important we keep in touch because life is too short to live in the past.

I am starting a new book by John Shelby Spong called "Unbelievable",  It will be challenging.

I know it will mean letting go of past beliefs and updating my faith with the hope it will be more alive and believable than ever.

SYMPATHY

Our neighbors flowering bush is now entwined with our blossoming cherry.

Years ago our  lives became enteinted with the Alexander family and we became good friends.

  It seems like yesterday when we first met his family at the time when Theresa and Mikie were announcing their engagement.  They seemed so young and so blessed to both have families that cared and loved each other.  I cannot remember just when the first time was but we celebrating many happy occasions with Chuck and Robbie.

Chuck died doing what he loved doing putting a huge tire on a truck.  When it exploded it knocked him down and the life force left.  He had talked  about different things he wanted to do when he retired but he just kept on working,  He and Mikie were a good team.

You often learn more about some one after they have gone and I looked forward to hearing more about Chuck's life.  I was so happy o be able to express our sympathy with few words and  several hugs,

We were welcomed warmly into Chuck's home and had a good visit even with the sadness we were all feeling.
It felt like his wife Robbie was there too.

I know I left with tears in my eyes.  Knowing memories will live on and more funny stories will be told.!

UNPREDICTALE

Every thought a prayer as we grieve with Theresa and Mikie, Ben and Morgan and family over the sudden death of Chuck.  A man devoted to his family with quiet strength  and courage.  We will all miss him very much and regret not having spent more time with him.  He shared his heart and his home with the family.  He and Mikie had a special relationship as they also worked together in the fixing of ires.

Chuck was a man whose influence  was with actions more than words.
He will be missed by us all.

Theresa and Mikie we love you !  We love you Morgan and Ben!

One of the hardest things to cope with is when our lives suddenly change and the future appears uncertain.

Today was an ordinary day and we were thankful to have a visit from Panteli.

Hugs always help!

Then it was off to the dentist.

In my prayers I am thankful for a God who comforts us and gives us the courage to face our fears and the unpredictable in all our lives.

Prayers also for Rick as he waits for the results  of his live 

The ground is now covered with blossoms.  

THE DANCE

A dance of color to brighten a dull day.  More rain making bigger puddles as we walk.

Sharing a life in family means we share the good and the difficult.  I am reminded that every moment counts and every day can create some showers or some sunshine.

Yesterday I read a prayer that said "let all good things drift towards you."

I had eggs delivered to my house by Sandra and Randy.  They did not come in not wanting to deliver any cold germs to us.

A little while lady an old friend came collecting for cancer.  She did come in and we talked about families and about loss for those suffering cancer.  She did her part in collecting money but also by being a good friend and neighbor.

I found myself thinking of our family and the many ways things have changed.  I have seen lives transformed and renewed in this the dance of life. 

"The beauty of human beings is in our capacity to give life to others, not only biological but spiritual as we bring to life a gift of faith and hope and blessing."  Jean Vanier

He talks about the weak and strong dancing together helping each other.

GOOD TASTE

The neighbors look through the box of Kim's pottery that we put out in advance of clean-up day.
The young boys have already taken some home but their mom said they had enough stuff already.So they had to bring it back.
Today the whole box was emptied one by one.

Today I was too tired to go to church but try to do some vacuuming but dad helped me finish.  His face has broken out with pre- cancer sores and he has put the ointment on it that burns   He sees his skin cancer doctor on Tuesday.  He knows dad knows what to do but it is good to have him look at things too.

GOOD FRIENDS

Cliff and Maryrise hosted our gt together.

John and Pat keep in touch with us regularly and got the group to meet.  Everyone is busy.

Dad with Nick and Dorena.  She was in hospital when I was after being very badly hurt after a car turning right hit her.  She was wearing white and in a cross walk.  She has been a brick about it all.

"Nothing s special as friends who meet picking up their conversations as if we had not been apart
for over a year."  Dorena

I am reminded of the sacredness of all life.

TOUGH

                                       The rain and the wind are tough on the new tulips!
                                                     Lovely to see the color!
Aneta is a tough coolie who comes to call for me for our walk no matter how hard it is raining.  We both dress for the rain and enjoy the fresh air.  The doctor thought I was walking pretty good and said to keep it up.

Dad drives me over to the Care Home  where I visit Joan.  We share a lot in common as we both are declining in health.  For her a broken hip has forced her to live in a care home and experience the many losses that come when you cannot do things for yourself..

I agree with Joan that it is especially though for her.

After we do a little shopping at London Drugs and buy a new umbrella for our table in the back yard.  The rain was tough on the old one and it was looking very sad.  So we are ready for the sunshine.

The news is shocking with the U.S. making air strikes on Syria.  War is always toughest on the innocent who get caught in the cross fires.

The Winnipeg Jets are proving tough on their opponets with another win!

Go Jets go!

We are looking forward to enjoying Sat. afternoon with the old Bible study gang.

REAL

 Dad started writing his hockey memories to prove tome that he was a real hockey player, which I already knew.  I have been hearing his stories for years and I like the funny ones best.  He and his teammates started out to drive on their road trip with two cars, neither one very reliable.  This time one car broke down and they decided to tow it back with a rope.  Dad was in the first car and the drive went very smoothly.  What a shock, a real shock, when they arrived back home to find only the empty rope dangling at the back of the car.  They were afraid to go back and look for the guys but knew they had to do it.

Our newest bundle of joy has become a real person with his own name.  Walker  Bennett Parsons has now become a very special little one as he joins his brothers and our family circle.  A healthy baby and a healthy mom an answer to prayers.

I had a good visit with a young doctor at the clinic who treated me like a real person not just an old lady.  He looked at all three x-rays and drew me a picture of what happened and how close it was to becoming a real break not just a fracture.

I felt a sigh of relief knowing I am healing well.

MIXED EMOTIONS

A flowering bush amid the late blooming bush.  Yes a day for me too as Rick said a day of mixed emotions travelling on the job again.

Wonderful exciting news about the new baby boy.  Congratulations to Shawna and Stephen.  He is going to be a special blessing.  I know our Ken was!

Another sad day for the Bronco's with the death of the trainer.

I went to our Bible Study at the church and It too was a time of mixed emotions.  Thoughts of the hockey team on our hearts.

We had to laugh though at Paul in his writings he says he does not want to boast but he does.
He started the church in Corinth and after he left false teachers took over. wanting to gain control. the church.  It was fairly small in numbers. Paul left the church to travel to other cities and through letters kept in touch.  He spoke out about immorality and sinful behavior.  He felt betrayed by those who came and preached against him. 

Oliver has left to go surfing in Mexico on the big waves there.

Evidently he came over on the Ferry on his bike with his surf board strapped on his back.  He was trying to say money.  He is taking a break before he starts the heavy lifting job with long hours up north.

Our church sale is the Sat. after this.

To-morrow I have the final x-ray of my hip.  The pain has stopped but I limp a little.
It will be another longday at the Patterson clinic.  I am tempted to cancel but dad thinks it is a good idea to know for sure it has healed completely.

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Yes what a nice surprise to have Oliver and Kim drop in for a visit and make us a snack.  Kim is always good at finding food even though my cupboard is bare.  They moved out the glass cupboard to the sidewalk and it was taken away by our neighbors right away.  This glass cupboard has gonee from holding fine cina to artistic pottery and now to hold airplane models.

We are not suppose to put our junk out until l the weekend but this was the only time Kim could do it.  She also put out her pottery and it is sad to see it out by the curb.  I have kept a lot and given a lot away but she sure had made lots.  I will also take some to our church yard sale next week.

Rick was driving in Sask. today but we did not know it until to-night.
He should be arriving home late to-night.

Time to move away from the computer and head for bed.

TRAVELLERS

This is another church window.  Can you tell it is a sailing boat?  The journey our little community has made together has been very rough at times.  Several poor choices of ministers and some tragic deaths of younger people.  There will be a vote at the end of April to decide what the fate of our church will be.  It is a beautiful warm and healing place.

I am thankful that Sandra has travelled home safely but distressed about her bad cold and cough
Always good to hear those words "I am home."

I also worry about my children when they travel.  Ken has made so very many trips over here on a very  long journey.  We would love to be able to visit him and his family but with dad's failing health that just is not possible.

Then there were all the journeys Sandra has made with her family.  I remember Mary and her coming the week before my lung surgery and doing some wall papering. I always worried about them too,

Rick also has made the trip from Kamloops in bad weather and in bad health.  We are hopeful that he will improve in health.

We look forward to Carol coming in July for a short while.

We are traveling from this season to the next and one day is bitter cold and a day like to day sunny and mild.

As dad and I continue to travel together we are thankful to have each other and also all our family

I am thankful for a family that has learned to forgive and forget!.

SADNESS

There is a sadness as we attend church wondering if it will be the last time we share communion together in this place.

It is a place where we have gathered over the years to say farewell to many friends.
A time when we gathered to hear many stories about life!
Yes, the message of Easter is that love lives on even after death!

Church has always been a special place for me, a place of awesome music and a time to sit close to mom.

There is a greater sadness as we remember the tragedy of the Humbolt Team with those young boys with so much to live for are now taken from loving family and friends.  The country is in morning.

Dad remembers the many rides he had when he played hockey travelling around Saskatchewan.  They had one bad accident going in the ditch and their car was covered in a wall of snow.  There were other near misses when they were head on with a big truck.

It is at moments like this we rethink our lives and are thankful for near misses.  Dad and I had so many trips back to Calgary to see my parents and to Edmonton to see Sandra and the family. We drove in all kind of weather.

The visit with my parents was exhausting and every time I left I wondered  if  I would see them again. They both lived to be over 90.  Mom lived on for 4 years after dad passes away.  She was paralyzed with a stroke.  It filled my heart with sadness to see her that way. Waves of grief every time I left.

I sometimes dream of her and I feel her love for me once again.

THE PAST

I am literally closing the door of the small bedroom where I have been reliving the past with pictures and letters and writings that both dad and I have done.  It is interesting but I have had enough for a day or so.

I was happy to also shut the front door after managing to have a walk before another downpour started.  I was dressed ready for the rain.

This past week has gone by so fast.  We went and visited Vera who is a delightful story teller and then had a visit with Diane here.  Both have been very active in our church, which is now a heritage building, with a rich past history.

One minister rode a bike into to church to make a point of Jesus riding on a donkey.

I am thankful for the gift of laughter and that laughter is apart of our services now.

Our new minister ends the service by reminding us we are wrapped in arms of love, the love of Jesus.

I know he has been with me in the past and I believe he will continue to be present especially when I pray for all my loved ones.  They are dear to my heart and I know they are dear to His.

I pray that Sandra will have a safe journey home.

I remember when dad and I flew from Regina to here after our wedding it was extremely bumpy.

So excited and so in love!

Dull

Another rainy day.  Walked over to mail the card to Sebastien.  Lots of umbrella's.  Lots of school children.  Just a light rain which turned into sunshine in the afternoon.

Panteli dropped by on his way home from the college.  He is looking very tanned and healthy.  He is not liking the rain one bit.  Also it is back to wearing jackets and long pants.

All the trees are blooming and this cheers me up.

Life seems a little dull at the moment with none of our children around.  No none dreaming up new schemes or making plans.

I will be continuing to look through old papers to-morrow after I get back from my walk.  It is a slow process but I have found some old photos that I have forgotten about.

Yes it is dull outside but it will get better and better.

EXCITING

                                                     So exciting to be 3!
                                                  Happy birthday Sebastien.

Exciting win for the Canucks but sad to say good-bye to the Sedin twins.

Dad is excited about writing about his hockey career and some life changing events in his life.

I had a long rest in the morning and a fun visit from a friend, Diane,in the afternoon.

I hope we can get rid of some junk so we will be ready for our next adventure! !

DECISIONS

It was a difficult decision but just a bit of color.

The missing eye drops have been found.

They were the most expensive ones!

They moved the day forward.

It is hard to make decisions when you are tired.

The meeting at the church was about supporting an orphanage in Mexico and also about 

the vote on closing the church.  One easy and one difficult decision.  

The minister  wants .to hear all the different opinions.  It is hard for those who have grown up in this church and cannot think of going anywhere else.  It was a good discussion.

I am going to call it a day.  The bed is made and all our medications are inplace.

EASY

This is suppose to be a picture of my messy computer room into which I moved all the stuff from our bedroom.  We have moved out all the drawers, the end tables, chairs and table and clothes from the closet as instructed.

It was not easy.

It always looks easy when Sandra   and Randy do things.

Yes it will be exciting when our new rug is in place.

I have a meeting at the church so I will be out of the way

We will take our time moving things back in.

REMEMBERING

I wish we knew more about Larry's grandmother, Nellie.  I did spend time with herwhen she lived with us but I cannot remember much of what we talked about.  It was a busy time for me with four small children to care for too.  They had to all be in one bedroom.  Thankfully we has bunk beds.

I believe she was a strong woman whose life was filled with grief over the loss of twwo boys during the war.  Also her husband died young at 60.  This meant that Larry was very important to her. (I realize that even more as I have grand children now and great grand children.

He took care of her as her health failed and he was so happy to have her move into a Care Home that he and his best friend Garth had planned and biold together.  He was with her at the end.  Shewas born in Burmingham England and same to Canada when she was 18.

Dad has been reliving some of his past as a hockey player and ir traffic controller.  He is also trying to figure out when we met.  We remember our irst date just around Christmas but are not sure of the date.

I do not remember much about my teen years but I know he was not my first boyfriend but he was the one who captured my heart.  

BELIEF

Yes I still believe in April Fool's day with Randy still up to his old trips.  Scaring people with a sign of the alligator in the pond with a creature looking like an alligator swimming there.

So when I phone to wish his happy birthday the man on the other end of the line tells me he is not
Randy.  I think he is tricking me.  But he was not as I had the wrong number.  The guy sure sounded like a nice guy and even like Randy.

Jane wanted to give us detailed instructions on how to get to her place but we said it was okay we knew the way.  We have not driven over there in years and made one mistake on the way there and on the way back.  We now are confident that we knew the way but we learn differently

I believed the sign that the young homeless boy held up to our car window that he was hungry and homeless.  As his eyes met mind I wished I could do more than give him a few dollars

Believe it or not dad is sending the Stem Cell Place a e-mail.
A first step!
I really believe that the new vitamins I am making sure he takes are helping him in some small way.

I have been taught over the years that Christianity was built on beliefs but now I am seeing it differently.  Breaking up with old beliefs is hard to do.  Yes I still believe that my faith contains deep treasures that can bring light into my world.

Jesus called the religious priests and scribes unholy
and he called the prostitutes and tax collectors holy.
They had nothing to hide and knew they needed to be forgiven and loved.

Jesus is unique seeing good in others we do not see!

Belief is a mystery but it is exciting that it can change influenced by many things that keep it alive!

HAPPY EASTER

I attended church in the morning.

I stand up at church today to express our thanks for all the love sent to us.  The phone calls, the cards, the prayers and the amazing outpouring of food.  I did not want it to end.

Getting to know each other better with your visits.

Thank you all you have given us hope!

I am thankful we are a praying church.

As soon as I returned home we set off on the long drive to see my friend,Jane,  in West Van.  We have been such good friends and it was a joy to see her again.

She has a lovely apartment but finds it lonely without Geof.  She has hurt her foot and we both are not walking very well.  She is not able to drive so depends on others to help her get groceries and to visit Geof. We still find lots to laugh about!

Yes our children you to say we their parents did not understand them, now we say our children do not understand us.

This is the view from her apartment.

It was very cold and windy there.

We have always shared a lot in common with children the same age and our involvement at church

and walking and shopping together.

Now we share some of the aches and pains of old age.

A day to remember Christ has risen and we can continue to be surprise by joy and wonder!