I cannot get my big computer to work. I guess I will have to wait for Sandra.
Great news Carol's lumps are shrinking.
That is an answer to prayer.
Prayer helps me get through my troubles but sometimes I have to accept uncertainty.
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,"
Spenser and I went for a walk at 7 while it was cool .Then
we came home and had a little rest. Dad wanted me to watch T.V. with him so I said he would have to turn it down. I thankful the fan was not too noisy. I was getting annoyed at the young boy who was bouncing his basket ball for hour.
IT was on his lawn this morning and I was temped to hide it.
Dad has taken Spenser to get his hair cut and washed. Eli really likes dad so he does not mind taking him. He will be finished in an hour..
We will watch Ben's soccer this afternoon.
We did not know about Leah running in a Marathon.
I am learning to see naps as holy gifts to keep myself in step with life. Yes sometimes it is the most spiritual thing one can do!
I am not going outside for the rest of the day.
We all want to be at our best, our true selves!
Happy Sunday.
Rick thanks for writing. Maybe Aleve would be better.
Dad and I are living a very relaxed life style. It suits us although at times we are a bit bored. We are both reading a lot and enjoying that. I am having trouble making my words continue. I stop writing because it will not let me continue. I will have to work this out. I am finding it very hot and so is Spenser.
I love the quiet stillness of the morning. Henry Ward Becher says "The first hour of the morning is the rudder of the day." For me it means a coffee and a pen to write in my journal. I often write down my prayers. I usually have one task that I want to get done. Our frig, was full of ice and that is hard work getting all the ice removed I started and dad finished it.
"This is the 24th Psalm in different words.
The Lord is my pace setter
He makes me stop and rest
He guides me into stillness.
+ When is Ben's next game? He is awesome!
My computer has not been working for several days. I thought I had fixed it but I needed dad's help to start it again.
Today we were in White Rock to see dad's Cancer doctor. He had one spot removed from the side of his neck. We came home and had lunch at Brown's.
I am happy to get reconnected with you all.
Thanks Carol for the visit on Tuesday. You are welcome to have our rocking chair if you wish.
I miss not being a part of my faith community. We were active in the community and had many celebrations working together for a fall supper fashion shows, picnics thrift sales etc.
I will be starting to meet with my Bible group in Sept. Had some good talks with my neighbor who has been a little down.She shared how reading her Bible has reconnected to God. She is a beautiful Christian Christian.
I am up early to enjoy the early morning quiet. I take out my journal to write down my prayers. First I write down how thankful I feel.
We have really enjoyed watching Ben play soccer. May be enjoyed is not the right word. I have held my breath each time the ball is shot at him. They tied the game last night their team is improving as they played against a very strong American team.
I write my prayers for the day on a clean page in my journal. Putting my journal aside I get up to run to the washroom. O no it is too late again.
Yes old age is all about losing control! I know I am losing my hearing. I return to pick up my new hearing ages some time today. I did not have enough money to pay for them yesterday.
Spenser and I are both slowing down but we will take the route to the park this morning. He is sitting at my feet and will not go downstairs until I do, Dad is also up now and has made the bed and is now making coffee.
Every day is the same routine. God is working in all our lives and our part is trusting and believing.
Every day I take the time to wonder at the beauty that we see on our walk. I am not taking pictures
because I just want to breath in the moment and enjoy our walk.
Thanks Rick and Kenny for your phone calls.
Thanks Sandra for helping dad with his taxes.
Thanks Carol and Pentil for making dinner
Thanks for a new place mat and a happy card.
Rick's card will arrive today.
Thanks Randy for stopping work at home and riding your motor bike over.
Off to get new hearing aids today.
It is a team effort!
I was thinking about all the stages we go through in life. As a child we skip through each day with lots of energy. We laugh a lot and learn not to cry over the disappointments. Then came the teen-age years. We want to be grown up not realizing growth can be painful. I fell in love and with love came responsibilities. Bringing children into this world was a big challenge. It happened before I had time to think.
At every stage there are things to be learned from our mistakes and failures.
I am now aware of how quickly time is passing. I am learning to accept my limitations and find a deeper meaning that each new day has to teach me. In old age there is a challenge to be reborn realizing all of life is sacred and worthy of trying to do our best.
Our tired old eyes can still see the beauty in a rose.and I do not see the dust and dirt.
Carol asked us over to their place but she was gracious enough to pack up her supper and take it over to Randy and Sandra's house. They have been so busy working on a new bathroom and bedroom they were tired out. Sandra showed us how much they have done and it is going to be a perfect place for summer guests. I know Mary and the children are coming and also Shandel and Cameron.
I know what a busy time it can be when families get together.
We are always happy to be included but I do not miss the preparation or all the activity.
I did not take any pictures. Next time I will.
I was thankful Spenser could come because he seems to need our company more as he is getting older. He cannot come down the last three steps of any stairs. He barks until some one rescues him.
Dad was looking at the shade deck under the trees. It needs to be repaired. Right now there seems to be a lot of things needing work. Our ponds are not working. We are waiting for warmer whether. It is warm one day and then cool the next.
Looking forwartd
Dad had a quiet day resting on Sunday before we went to Sandra and Randy's
The night before he had a k\lot of pain up high in his chest. Was it the pancreous? That would not be good.
Spirituality is facing reality.
Yes I feel like I am making a lot of mistakes and dumb choices. I forget a lot of things.
Yesterday dad and I were sitting on the front porch and he went in the house and I got the lawn mower. out.
I was happy he was making lunch and I was cutting the lawn.
It should not matter what our neighbors think.
We had a good one talk with Ken. He reminds dad that the hockey is on.
I am looking forward to Heartbeat that comes on Sat. night.
Carol and Paneli are picking us up to drive to Sandra and Randy's. I do not know who is cooking supper. They both are working hard on renovations. Randy is building a bed that fits in the wall and comes down when you need it. /
Personal growth comes from admiting our failures and weaknesses. Not always easy to do.
Thanks Sandra for making the appointment with the walk in clinic in White Rock.
I had a hard time finding the clinic. They have moved it from the entrance to a place behind a big drugstore. I still had to wait for 30 minutes. The doctor was very handsome and kind. He thinks it is a ingrown toe nail. He said to put some Voltaren cream on it. It helped and so did not wearing my running shoes. He recommended going to a specialist. I will
It was good to go to White Rock to get some bird food at the Bird store. When we got there a lady was going in with a dog. We had forgotten dogs on a leash are allowed in. Spenser loves it there.
On the way home we stopped at Choices and picked up a G.F. pie for both dad and I to enjoy. We both felt being back home was the best place to be.
"The sweetest thing in all my life has been the longing-to reach the mountain , to find the place the place where all beauty comes from- to feel at home both spiritually and physically. -C. S. Lewi
Healing comes with the help of doctors and family. Happy the pain has eased.
Keep walking guys!
Togetherness
"Family and flowers are both a sign of God's unexpected blessings."
"The supreme happiness of life is to feel loved. -Victor Hugo
and to tell others you love loving them!
Yesterday we went out to buy flowers. Walking around tired us both out.
We came home and went to bed at 7. Nothing on T.V.
I tried to read but fell asleep.
Today we will go to the store and then take Spenser over to /boundary Park.
I believe Edmonton will win to-night.
If we are brave enough we will fall, -that is the physics of vulnerability. -Rrene Brown.
Yews there have been times when I was asked to do something that scared me but after I was so happy I did it,
Life is full of uncertainty but be willing to take chances,
REST PRECEDES BLESSINGS.
We were designed in the image of God. He calls rest Holy. Sunday is a Holy day were we set aside time to rest. God rested after he created the universe. I like to keep Sunday as a day different than the rest of the week.
Yes I have found that everyday I need to rest. I rest after I take Spenser for his walk. I was planning to go to church but I had a bad night up to the washroom a lot.
Growing up Sunday was a quiet day. It was the only day dad did not go to work. Saturday he went for a half day. Most Sundays we went to church. Mom did no house work but always cooked a roast beef dinner with Yorkshire pudding.
In our home it was different because dad worked shift work. We can choose to make any day a special day of rest. I do not read my mystery stories but to read spiritual uplifting books. It is a time to be renewed and strengthen by the presence of Jesus.
A time to shut out the noise of the world with all it's bad news stirring up fear and anxiety.
A time to be thankful for the good things that bless us with peace and God's grace.
It is never to late to begin a day of rest and freedom from anxiety,
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A happy farewell supper for Ben. He is off on an exciting journey as a soccer goalie.
He has been awarded one of the best goalies in Canada. He will be traveling to the Sates and beyond.
We are all very proud of him. He has talent and has worked very hard to keep improving. In life it is important to handle success and failure equally well. Ben has learned to do this. Way to go Ben.!
We have watched him over the years and it has been great fun. Kim was his first coach to get him off on a good start.
I am trying to start the day will a positive attitude. Down on my knees to wash the kitchen floor again. It was very sticky. I dropped a big pan of butter and melted marsh mellows on it. Sandra and Randy arrived last night just after we were finished cleaning it off. It is still sticky.
We have a wonderful family. I sit down to enjoy a cup of coffee and something up lifting to read. This really helps the day off with a smiley face and a happy heart. And prayer. We all need prayer!
New ear aids will be getting made for me. I am happy to be hearing better. I find that things can still slip my mind. I cannot remember exactly where Ben was going. Playing for the Canadian under 22 team as the number one goalie!
Yes I found Dad. He was hiding behind the hedge.
I think some people seem to be born confident.
I like Laura a lot but it was a bit of adjustment for me to have her come and do my jobs. She even listens to dad.
I am not confident with these hearing aids I will keep trying.
In some ways we are shaped by our past. I did well in school with lots of hard work and study. My brother did not but he got lots of attention. I would have liked to be praised.
As a child I remember the only time my mother was annoyed with me. We were visiting her home town Lyton. I was sitting crying in the out house because I couldn't go pee..
Words have a very big influence on us. Kind and caring words especially.
My faith in God's goodness has given me confidence.
My walker gives me confidence.
My children give me confidence.
I have to remember to have positive thoughts about myself.
All the squirrels are gone. All holes are filled. It was sad when the mommy could not find her little ones.
Took Spenser over to get his hot. Then had a walk. It is warm here today. Feels ;like summer.
Spenser escaped and dad went to look for him. Now dad is missing.
