THANKFUL

Thankful for all the Sept. birthdays.  Tasha, Sandra, Tyler, Ophelia, Lincoln and Leah and Brittany later in Sept.
Happy Birthday to them all.

Thankful for Ken phoning us at the end of the first period to let us know the Canucks are play.

It was an exciting game and we are thankful when the buzzer went and the game was over.
Thankful our team won!

Thankful Mary has some good news about the children staying n Kingston.
What will Michael John do next?

Lots of phone calls which all happened at once along with the door-bell ringing.

Core came to inform us there is a water leak in their line.  It will be fixed on Friday.
It may or may not help.

Dad is having more pain with his cracked or broken rib.
Thankful for Tylenol 3.  He is resting.

The tree people are coming Thursday or Friday.

Spenser gets a bath and hair cut on Thursday.
I am thankful!

"We can only be said to be truly alive in those moments are hearts are thankful."
T. Wilder       (Aware of our blessings)

TRAIL AND ERROR

                                               Another day of trail and error.
                                               Thankful for a good night's sleep.

I feel like I am on a treadmill going no where.  I do not do well on treadmills.

A dreary morning.  Our goal is to be healthier and happier, less stressed and anxious.

I feel that things are going to change now that it is Sept.

A new morning, a new day, a new month.  I am praying for our family especially Mary and Kim and Rick and Shawna and Stephen.  O well for them all!

I know that I feel a deep sense of love and belonging being a part of this family.

Another day of trail and error but still hopeful the sun will sine and answers will come.

TOUGH

                                I am getting tough.  It will be tough to stick to this.  Both of us can do it.

Another bad night.  We have to try this for at least two or three days.

Dad can go to the blood clinic today.

Then we will pay for the tree being chopped down.

We need to figure out what to do with the awful water.  It looks like the Insurance may help pay but who will do the work.

Tough that the Canucks lost again.

How bad can it get?

A good question.

GOOD NEWS

The day has finally arrived when I hear the results of my tests.

What is good news?  Nothing is wrong?  Why do I feel so tired?  Am I just not coping with old age?

One of our friends from Colebrook, who was a faithful church attender and Bible study participant will be moving into a care home because she cannot deal with her life.  It is so easy to feel alone and lost and discouraged.  People have tried to keep in touch and we all feel sad that this has happened.

The support of my family as well as the support of my church has been a real blessing.

FAMILY

We enjoyed a visit from Shawn and Tavia and the boys Atlin and Oliver.  They consider us just like family.  Right now Shawn has been laid off but is going to take training in Sept.  Instead of selling paint he will becoming a master chief.  He loves cooking.

The boys are happy playing with their master truck toys we bought for them.

Atlin was a little shy at first.

Oliver remembers us.

We keep our distance.

It seems a little strange.

The afternoon went by very quickly.

Dad had a call as pre-arranged from his doctor.  He will do the blood test for celiac.  He ordered some pain pills for dad.  Both his ribs and his back hurt.  It is good to have our back yard to sit out in and enjoy a safe visit.

I think that in many ways dad is becoming more mellow and calm.

Where is God when we suffer?  He promises never to leave us or forsake us.  He knows we can feel discouraged  but he is with us now by the powerful holy Spirit.  This is the spirit that gave Jesus the energy to heal and to teach the truth about God's love.

We had a good day and I hope dad rests better to-night.  Then I will too!

Family and Faith are what I value the most.

OUR FUTURE

                                                Ben and Morgan say good=bye.

I am so proud of all my young grand children and also the great grand children.  They seem so bright and mature and each one of them has special gifts.  They are the future!  It will be exciting!
Ben is going to be bilited this year.  Morgan starts a new school.  She is continuing her dancing.

Morgan lit all the candles I do not know how many there were.  Theresa plans to carry on hereducation.  We wish her all the best.

                                 They are checking the new up grades kn the up stairs bathroom.

The diner was delicious even though Carol said a lot of things went wrong.  I always found the best meals often turned out the best even when I feared the worst.

A lovely warm evening.

Not room enough to sit outside.

They have all voted to put this place up for sale.

It has been a wonderful place for family groups.

The Canucks won!!

I think it was 5 to 1.

I do not like the rough stuff.

All our lives have a plan and a purpose.

There are difficult days ahead 

but we will find new strength and courage for the future.

I will keep you all in my prayers.

 Tasha phoned to talk to dad about getting tested for celiac,

He said it was a good idea.

Tasha ia still working for the bus company but not driving buses for awhile.

Everyone is worried about dad.

It was so good Sandra and Randy drove 

because dad's ribs hurt.

The temperature in the car was perfect!