DESTINATION

We had planned to drive to Harrison but our plans were changed to drive first to Chilliwack and then we drove out to Cultus lake.
The sky was an amazing deep brillant blue.  It was a glorious day to be alive.


Ben has a bite to eat before heading off to his soccer exhibition.  We arrived just as Theresa found her computer had gone missing.  Unbelievable as they had been home and the girls had been having a get-together right there in the basement. 

Here we are at Cultus Lake.  It was windy and chilly but great fun to remember old holidays we had spent there.

This is a house Carol was attracted to.

After we drove to have a birthday party at the Chicken Chalet and then Morgan went to the movie with Panteli and Carol.  We headed home.

I will publish this for now.

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Last year was the first year dad and I did not  attend a ceremony at a Cenotaph on Remembrance  Day.

Dad will always remember his two uncles going off to war.  Both he and his dad wanted to go with them. Sadly they were both killed.

On Remembrance Day we feel proud of our soldiers who protected us then and still do today.

It is good to have a day of remembrance as each generation faces different challenges but continue on to remind ourselves that life goes on!

Today dad and I are going to Chilliwack to meet Carol and Panteli and also Morgan and Ben and Theresa.  It is a celebration of Penteli's birthday which is on the 13th.

Kim has already gone on Tuesday to Chilliwack but will be returning sometime on Wed. as she is working.

I am up early to take Haiti for her walk.  It seems very cold to both dad and I.  Our old bones need extra fat or at least extra sweaters.

I time to remember to be thankful for the small things we cherish and hold dear, like freedom and family and the courage of the human spirit!

Gusty winds made it hard to sleep.  Hope they blow us all the way to Chilliwack!

NEW BIRTH

This is the youngest member of our church.

It is always a joy to have children come and even take part in our service.  They triplets carried the remembrance wreath up on Sunday morning.

The message to the children was excellent as our guest Julio Cochoy told about an experience he had as a boy when a friend cut his hand and they were too afraid to tell their parents.  It got infected and he ended up needing hospital care.

He told them never be afraid to tell.

To us he said do not let hate fill your heart but learn the humility of forgiveness that can set you free and love has room to come in.

This is like a new birth!

Dad rode his bike and I visited our neighbor Mary.  Then we went shopping to two stores and by the time we got home I was too tired to cook.  Kim came flying in the door and help dad with cooking instructions.

HOPEFUL

Dad and I have been hopeful that we would not need help
as we grew older.

Now I have a kitchen staff of two who both are sure they do the best job cleaning up.  Some times by hand or an extra good clean by the dish washer.  I appreciate both dad and Kim so much!

I was also very happy to have Craig and Leah come knowing on our door and Craig so willing to rake some leaves.  Our back yard looks so sad but this time of year it is not surprising,  I was happy to talk my health issues over with Leah and gain her knowledge as a health professional.

Leah has a full schedule ahead of work at children's hospital as a porter but not yet nursing.  She is hopeful as we all our.  I would recommend her skills very highly.

These are pictures from Thanksgiving as I did not take any yesterday.

I Dad and I made it to church and then had a wonderful surprise coming home to a delicious vegetable soup.

After our visit with Craig and Leah we headed over to Carol and Pantel's to enjoy pumpkin soup from their garden.

A day full of more than I even hoped for. 

This was after are fabulous dinner at Sandra and Randy's.  Randy looking a bit better

Next time Leah and Craig come over I will capture them on camera!.



Quiet Monday making appointments with doctors and dentists and maybe a walk or two while the sun is shining!

RELATIONSHIPS

Family relationships are so very important.

Randy was beaming with joy having his two daughters home for a visit.  It has been wonderful having Many living near and he gets to see her regularly.  Adina lives just outside of Edmonton and is happy in her busy life.

Both girls are hard workers and dad and I have enjoyed getting to know them.

Dad and I were sorry we missed Craig and Leah and hope we can get together soon.

These younger people are so busy it is hard to connect sometimes.  Do not forget dad has a cell phone and we are never far from home or gone for long.

Off to church there is a special man speaking about his hard growing up amidst death and destruction in Guatemala .  It wasn't until he learned to forgive that he found peace in his soul and a message to tell others.

We are so blessed to live in a peaceful countr1y

POTTERY CLASS 101

What a wet day!  The rain was pouring and bouncing off the road with great splashes.  Too wet for me.

Dad and I visit Kim at her pottery classroom.  She shows us the molds she has made to make some birds.  It is quite a procedure that goes from one step to the next.  She loves making and creating new things.  Birds are one thing she does well.

This was an open house day where parents and even grandparents can drop in to see the process.

Carol was there before us and made a bowl that now has to dry and be glazed I think.

I will have to go back for another lesson! 

What a great group of young people!

Seeing the wet damp clay gives me an urge to  want to get my hands into it and muck around and  shape and mold it myself too.

It seems like ages ago when dad went to college there for several years after retiring.

We come home to have a rest before going out for supper to Sandra and Randy's. 
They are a great team cooking together.
Carol and Panteli also share entertaining and cleaning up.

I know I am thankful for all that dad does to help, especially cleaning up and making the kitchen spotless.

DIZZY LIZZY

Yes I woke up feeling very  dizzy.  I had to cancel some plans I had for getting together with friends.  There was no way I could drive and dad has been driving me around a lot lately and I hated to ask him again.  I feel bad cancelling at the last moment but after a short walk I went right back to bad.

Not feeling too bright right now but I am sure after a good sleep all should be well.

I was thankful that Haiti and I had visited Gundy yesterday which had made it a tiring day visiting.  Everyone was so appreciative.  Jim is not doing very well so I visited him in his room again where he goes right after lunch.

I had hoped to catch him before he went up to his room but John and Pat had dropped in for a very enjoyable visit.

Gundy just loves Haiti and Haiti is very happy to visit her.

It was cold when Haiti and I walked to the park where she met a new dog called Shadow.  It is good that they have fun playing and sniffing with each other.

I caught a little of the action!

 

Dad did some shopping so that helped a lot.

 

We are having problems with our vacuum so dad brought a new one but it is not the right one.  The thought of having to pack it all up again is not going to be easy. 

 

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