INSPIRATION

inspiration at the park.

 Our Bible study group met at the park, although not this one.  It was cool but we all dressed warm.  They had changed the day so I could come.  I was very grateful to be with them all.  They are a very inspiring group pf gals.  We share how things are going in our lives and learn from seeing them accepting and handling problems.

We encourage each other to stay strong as each new day brings new challenges our way.  

We have missed being together because of this Virus,

We all our beautiful in our own way.  We laugh and enjoy the time we spend as we care and listen and learn together.

COURAGE

Courage to find answers

                                                a new perspective and a renewed determination.

I can certainly relate to anyone who is struggling to find answers to their health problems.  It is not easy to find the right doctor who can relate to you and continue to look for the cause of our poor health.  I think we all want to be as healthy as possible.

Going through difficult testing can be very hard on some one who is already tired and exhausted.

As I have gotten older it has not become easier.

We thought Rick would find the answer that his heart was the problem and it could be fixed.  Sadly this was not the answer.

Dad is waiting for his test on the 28 at 3:45,  before his doctor will make any decisions on his treatment.

We need courage to face difficult challenges.

It is not easy to make changes in our life style until we know it is our only option.

Why am I having pain?

Why do I feel so weak and tired?
 

SKILLED

                                               Skilled hands grow our vegetables and fruits

                                                 that provide us with the nourishment we need.

Today  I am up early as usual and as I am praying for Rick I think of the skilled hands of the doctor's and nurses who will be doing the procedure on his heart.  I know it must take a special skill.  There must be a good reason he had to drive to Kelowna to get the best.  We had a short chat last night  and we are thankful the drive went well.  He is feeling anxious of course.  He is staying in a B.&B.  We wish we could be there and will be anxious to hear news from him.

We are hoping and trusting for good results bring that relief for  the pains in his chest.

Linda, Larry's wife will have had her surgery by now.  We are praying that goes well also.

Talked to my brother yesterday and he sounded like he was having a bad day.  I am reminded of how fragile we all are.  He says every day is a challenge for him.  He questions himself  about if he could have done something better.

At times we need to find comfort and healing from those who care for us and who love us.

I know I need unconditional hugs every day.  I have missed our family hugs during this time of social distancing.  I looked forward to better days in the future!

Happy Anniversary to Randy and Sandra.  We remember the Thanksgiving day when we were present at your marriage.

Dad had a better sleep and so did I.

LOVE

 The fireplace and the candles added to the arm feeling of love we experienced as we arrive at Sandra and Randy's.  We could hear the laughter from the kitchen.  We were welcomed with happy faces shining with love.  I realize that each one means more to me than ever before.

I was slow getting ready not knowing what to wear.  No nylon stockings to go with the dress I finally picked out.  I ran and got in the car without my shoes so grabed a old pair from the garage,

                                              Randy busy cutting up the turkey.

                

                                       Sandra and Kim busy with last minute tasks.

We are all sitting down waiting for all the food to be brought in.

A handsome couple.

Happy faces.

Misty and Spenser happy on the couch.

I am so thankful for the good food and the good cooks.

I was loaded up with flowers and food to take home.

A reminder that every moment of every day has the potential

to bless us or teach us.

Moments of love and laughter are the best

especially when we share stories from our heart,

God's perfect love for each one of us helps me to trust His hand upon their lives.

THANFUL NESS

                                               Thankful for the beauty of the fall colors!

I am going to be more thankful and more thoughtful.

I am thankful for the people who love me just as I am.  This is the gif of love we give ourselves and others.

"Most of the time all you have is the moment and the imperfect love of the people around you." Anne Lamont

 Thankful yesterday was a good day and for our trip to the bike store.  A sign of hopefulness.  A better night for us all.

Thankful for the good time and good food we will share at Randy and Sandra's home today.  So many will arrive with food they are contributing.

I am thankful for the many kind things people do for us both.

Thankful for sunshine and flowers.

I am thankful for all the different Thanks givings we have experienced.  Thankful the family friends who invited us to have a family dinner with them the first year we were in B.C.  Madie and Stan.  Maddie also looked after Sandra when I was back in hospital after giving birth.

I am thankful for the new little friend, 5 years old, who is coming to take Spenser for a walk today. His dad will be with him.

Thankful for the book I found in the book nook that was written by one of my favorite authors,

Thankful for a long life and the healing presence of God each and every moment of the day.  

Thankful for the gift of words and the gift of prayer,

Family, friends, neighbors and friendship.  Jane and I had a good talk yesterday and the wonderful memories we share.

What are you thankful for?

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

 Our thoughts and prayers are with Aslinn and Tyler today on this their wedding day.  A special day for Kenny to be their and have time with each one of his children.  Yes our family was excited when they heard the news and considered travelling there.  It would be impossible now.  Dad and I have been working on the words to send to Hobie to be read out.

They are a very special couple who will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Yesterday was a good day as Carol and Panteli came and brought us supper.  We enjoyed good food and happy laughter with Spenser watching us eat and not barking.

Last night was not so good.  At one point we were all up even Spenser.  I slept in till 6:30 which was good.

Our thoughts and Prayers are with Linda, Larry  Olssen's wife,  who is having breast  surgery today.

She is now the care giver for her husband.

Good to talk to Ken on the phone and then have a long visit with Kim/  She is excited because she has her visa and be going to the Sates early in Sept.

This day has gone by very quickly.

GOOD NEWS

Dad finally was able to get his results 

All is good except  glucose level a little high.  Waiting to hear good news from Ken.

Finally go all the garbage put out

all in the right box and bags.

I THINK this is a little like choosing what I think about today.  Letting go of any garbage thinking..  Choosing not to live in the past but choosing to live in the present.  This is the way new growth, new strength, new confidence and new abilities come to us.

I am not that sweet innocent girl that made mistakes in the past but the one that has been blessed with a loving family and a deep abiding faith.

The good news is that I have been forgiven and forgiving.  I am trading  choosing to believe there is good news waiting for us to believe.  We can choose what to believe that brings restoration and healing.   It is like a new door is opened to a world of beauty and happiness