STORMY

 

A very windy stormy night.

A chair was blown off out front porch.

There will be people without power

I am thankful for our power.

I do like my morning coffee.

We had a wonderful day yesterday celebrating our anniversary.

A friend rang the door bell and left flowers on the door step.

We are slow getting to the door and she is taking off in her car.

Lorna our new lady arrives as I am putting on Spenser's leash.

She  is happy to take him out.

Another card arrives in the mail.

It is much nicer to get a card than the bills we usually get.

A group of girls are meeting at the church and have invited me too

but dad has already planned to take me out for lunch.

Spenser has the runs and runs out the door as soon as it is opened.

Lorna runs after him and they go for another walk.

First he goes to the neighbor's and poops on their front lawn.

Das is caught in the act of cleaning it up.

While we were out they leave flowers and a card on our door step.

It has been signed by them all.

 

I feel very blessed to have such dear friends in my life.

They have touched and enriched my life

Dad puts a loving message on facebook.

Thus ends a perfect day!

I fel very loved.

ROADS

We have travelled many roads together

Since we got married and faced the unknown together.

Our first trip was to leave Regina and travel by plane out here.

We were assigned different seats but nice people offered to give us theirs so we could sit together.

We were married in sunshine but greeted by the rain when we arrived here.  I found it hard to get used to the fog and rain here at the coast.

Carol came over yesterday to dead head the flowers which looked so sad and unhappy.  She said : 

Come on get in my car and I will take you home with me.  We enjoyed a meal together with her and Panteli.  Haiti was so happy to greet us.  We enjoyed a short visit until Panteli it was time for us to return home.  

Dad still likes to do some driving but we our grateful to have rides too.

In our marriage we have learned the transforming power of love.  We have learned to forgive and to be compassionate.  We have laughed and cried together.  /we have driven many miles back to see our parents.  Once in a blizzard where we could not even see the road.  We were happy to see the road block at the end of our journey.  The police were stopping cars from entering.  They were amazed to see us drive out of the blowing snow.  

We now face the challenges of failing health that requires courage as well as love.

Our lives were enriched by the birth of our four children.

They are a part of our meaningful memories.

We have learned the transforming power of love.

New roads lie ahead for us.

Lorna has arrived at 9 this morning and has taken Spenser for is walk.  We will go out to eat later.

It is raining here too.

Thanks for the comments.

We were looking at old blog books and enjoyed all the comments.

 

CERTAINTY

Life can seem to be full of uncertainty.

Unpredictable and fast moving.

I am hearing more and more sirens going by.

Listening to the news can make one worried.

I like to hang on to the things that help me find meaning and reassurance in each. day.

Faith in the knowledge that God is with us and will give us strength even in times of doubt and uncertainty.

This morning I opened the door to a smiling face and I felt certain that she was going to be the one who would be our home maker.  She looks young and full of energy just the right person at this time in our lives.  She also has a six year old grandson who lives with her.

I was amazed at how quickly she worked and seemed to be enjoying what she was doing,

Sandra dropped by at lunch and got to know her too.

Sometimes you meet a person and you feel like you can trust them.

We have a new friend.

 

FINALLY

 We enjoyed a wonderful lunch at the Queen Elizabeth Park even though it was raining.

Spenser does not want to go for his walk.

Choosing from the menu at Queen Elizabeth Park

What a surprise to have Ben join us!

Finally was able to download pictures.

Beautiful even in the rain.

New help comes in the morning.

                                                 We are are thankful for family support.

"So we do not lose heart

though our outer nature is wasting away.

Our inner nature is being renewed every day."

2   Corinthians 4.

AMAZING

Another amazing day.

Yes we may be old and tired but we can still enjoy an amazing day.

The fresh air helps me wake up and know I am still alive.  Spenser and I are off to the park.

We meet two old friends.  Who are so glad to see me walking Spenser.

The park was empty when we first entered it.

The grass is alive with color.  A amazing bright green.

Huge trees stand guard with leaves gently moving.

Spenser is happy smelling all the smells.

I stop to have a look in the book nook.

I find a Christian book for my Sunday reading.

"Kingdom Culture."

"We live with a corporate restlessness with the way 

The things are going".

{We are fed up with the worry Coved is affecting our lives.}

We long for the Kingdom that Jesus proclaimed.

It lives in open hearts and  minds.

Jesus blessed the disciples with His Spirit when he left this world.  

They spread his life giving words where ever they went.

Love chased away the fear of his death.

He would always be with them/

We long for a fresh new vision of an amazing future.

Spenser and I walk over  to the side of the park  to wait for dad.  It is a long wait.  The amazing thing was  a group of doggie friends came and joined us.  Seven make a circle around us asking me how I am doing.  They are so pleased to see me walk again.

Even the dogs are happy

I just have time for a bite of lunch and a small nap before Sandra 

 arrives  with my favorite muffins.

I am enjoying one right now! 

Hopefully that miserable cold gets better soon.

I was feeling so happy and loved when there is a knock on the door.

What an amazing surprise when I open it and look into Sara's beautiful eyes.

Her son and daughter are with her.  

Lots of hugs and laughter.

She wants to know if we have good help.

After Dolly left so early on Friday we do not know what is happening.

It wan amazing day and we look forward to another amazing day with Carol and Panteli at 

"We hold with grateful hearts for all that has been done."

 

WHO

Who will come on Monday?

Who thought getting a house keeper could be so hard?

What a surprise when Dooly informed us she was only staying until 10:30 yesterday.

She said the owner Fatma had given her these orders.

We were okay with it

She had done the cleaning and put away laundry.

We had planned to go to the library for some D.V.D.'s.

It was our one outing for the day.

I came home and had a big rest.

Where has my energy gone?

We had a very late lunch and watched a D.V.D. we had already seen on Net Flicks.

We had forgotten who was doing what so we watched it anway.

Three lovely cards came in the mail for our Anniversary.

Gwen Wick our old neighbor from 53rd street sent one.

I still love getting things in the mail.

Sandra is coming over and she may know who will come on Monday.

Carol gets the invoice and Sandra talks to Fatama.

"There is a whole new life ahead

full of experiences waiting to happen."

Betty Sullivan

Yes there will always be questions

but we find the answers and strength we need for each day within our own hearts,

 

GOALS

I think it is a good idea to set goals so you have something to aim for.

It is good to put some thought into your goals for the day.

This morning we had several goals we wanted to achieve.

But sadly both dad and I were low on energy.

The day before dad had been busy pruning some of our big bushes,

He takes a lot off and it looks sad.

O well I say I might as well grin and bear it

I know it will grow back.

Today was garbage day and dad started to take the blue box out the garbage man even though he was on the other side of the road came and took it out for him.

So many kind people in this world.

We are learning to accept change and take help when it is offered.

I like what Rumi says, "the day you were born a ladder was set up to help you escape from worldly sorrow and despair."

For me prayer is like that ladder that inspires me to do better.

Growing older is a challenge but a time to seek out inner mysteries that give us wisdom and grace,