CONFESSION

BUT REFLECTIONS FROM ANOTHER ANGLE GIVE HOPE

FROM THE FRONT WINDOW - A RAINY DAY - TEARS FROM ABOVE

I confess that I was the annoyomous one who wrote in the comments yesterday. I knew everyone would think it was dad.

To sum up yesterday I would say it was a disappointing day in many ways.

But at least I found matching socks.

I am hopeful today will be better.

Today dad and I go to the blood clinc at the hospital to check on his PSA etc. and then we wait until the 16 for results. Waiting is hard.

Then I will go to the Safeway where the srcurity guard always tells me how much my smile blesses him!

MY FAVORITE THINGS

Little Mathew I like your list of favorite things. Only my starts with great=grandchildren, grandchildren and children and all our family and hugs and kisses. I also love books and music and funny movies, and looong walks, and sunny days and moonlight nights and looking at family pictures and family times together.

I love the morning and I love afternoon quiet naps.

I love young people and old people!

I love the mystery of life.

And of Course there is my love for and complete trust in Jesus Christ!

Well I am happy to say I had the best day yesterday. I walked to the church and helped at the fall fair. Met lots of old friends and we had fun together. Dr. dad suggested I take 2 long-lasting aspirins three times a day and with the oitment that you put on and having a rest I felt less pain. We then went to Carol and Panteli's to have supper with them, and Ben and Morgan. Yes, we forgot to take the pie we bought at the church.

I am having great fun taking pictures. It is fun when you can see them on the computer and send them right away.

Sorry we missed your phone call Ken but I am sure we will be in touch today.

The days seem to be going by so fast and yesterday was nice to start but then turned very rainy and windy. Lots of tree branches and leaves on the roads.

Looking forward to getting together next Sunday for Thanksgiving.

Blessings are everywhere when we keep looking for them.
believe that a Christian vision of reality can strengthen and enrich our lives!

Adam and Eve did not realize how lucky they were they did not have to decide what to wear!


WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE THINGS?

THE GOOD NEWS!

COLOR ON OUR FRONT PORCH

The good news is that I am happy with my life and everyone says I look good; especially when I curl my hair!
I am so pleased that Larry is finished his radiation and has a positive future. Gaining back his energy and coping with the problems in his legs; numbness and pain will be an on-going struggle.
The good news is that we have an awesome family and we have lots of fun being together. Every-one seems to be coping reasonably well; yes I know exams are no fun, and work can be hard and children exhausting but this is all part of life.

I have a good husband except he worries too much about me especially as he thinks I am gone too long on my walks.

The good news for me as a great-grandmother is I get to just have fun with Ben and Morgan . I am looking forward to more and more great-grandchildren. I cannot wait to see our Matthew who is getting cuter every day, every picture. Maybe in July Kenny will bring Melina and Matthew and Jessie. I can hardly wait!

We have wonderful friends who really care about us and pray for us.

I am learning more about the Bible as I read and study with others and go to church.

Yesterday I went for my walk with Janet and then went and sat at the clinic for two hours. Larry things this is outrageous. I tried to get an appointment with my own doctor but it would be a weeks wait. Last week we had a mini book club at the clinic. A group of us women were sharing the books we were reading. Yesterday there was a very sick little boy and I felt bad for their wait and a homeless character who was very cheerful. Larry talked to him and found out he had got crushed in a dumpster. Larry soon got tired of waiting but I was determined to find out the results of the x-rays.

I now have been told I have arthritis in my neck. I can now learn all about it and try to find what helps the most. I am fortunate it does not bother me at night but when it flares up having my neck touch the pillow hurts. I have a new water pillow which is helping .

The good news is that it is not cancer which once you have had it you wonder if it will return.

Dad came home and found out all he could about walk-in clinics. He was very annoyed when people walked in and got in ahead of him; but what he did not realize they had their names down and had gone for coffee. He was going to go in with me and it was too bad he had not because he had taken Viggo to this doctor and knew him. But then they would have had a chat whereas I say okay tell me whats wrong and I am ready to leave. No small talk for me.

Today I am off to the Craft Fair at the Colebrook Church to sell baking and books!

LIFE IS SO SHORT

How can we bring joy into the lives of others? How can we be a healing presence?

Larry and I have been so blessed to have such loving caring people in our family. Each one of you mean so much to us and you are loved dearly.

We have so much to be thankful for. I am looking forward to seeing all of you at Michael John's and Marys for thanksgiving dinner. Oliver will be coming with Lila that is great news! I hope those who live close enough will make an effort to come. Family is the strength that helps us through the difficult times.

Please let Michael or Mary know if you are coming. This will be a lot of work for them and a lot ol fun for us!

It will be good to hear all about each one of you. You bring us so much joy that it is impossible to express.

Life is not easy but we have each other and wether we know it or not God is peeking around the corner ready to pour out His love on us all! ! !

Life can be painful but if we share our feelings and become more open we will not feel so alone and vulnerable.

I CAN't BELIEVE IT IS NOT RAINING!

Night after night the weather people on the news have all predicted rain for Thrus. and Friday.
I wake up expecting to hear rain and I get up to look and it is dull but nor rain. If I take an umbrella on my walk I know it will not rain but if I don't it will probably start. Actually I do not mind getting a little wet.

Another thing I have trouble believing is when Larry tells me I did not tell him something. I'm sure I told you I say.

I can't believe I go to the store without any money. [this sounds bad but I change purses]

I am also having trouble believing some of the new findings being written about the Bible and especially about Jesus. This is suppose to make the Bible and Jesus more believable.

I know that Christianity that is practiced in our churches must go through some changes. Even deciding if you are a believer is hard for some to decide. Yet, for me I will always be drawn to the person of Jesus who lived for us! [As I was reminded by Rick, our son].

"Christpower" a poem by Lucy Newton Boswell Negus.

Look at Him!
Look not at His divinity but look at his freedom.
Look not at His esaggerated tales of His power but look at his infinite capacity to give Himself away.
Look not a first century mythology that surrounds Him, but look rather
at His courage to be
His ability to live
His Contagious quality quality of His love.

Be still and know that this is God:
this love,
this freedom
this life
this being.

And when you are accepted, accept yourself; when you are forgiven forgive yourself,
when you are loved, love yourself!"

Dare to believe in what the Spirit is revealing to you, which at times makes you uncomfortable,
and challenges your faith. We are surrounded by Love that we can not see but we can experience it!

Comments please.

SURPRISED PHONE CALL

Me and Jane off for walk on beautiful Oct. Day

I'm walking with Jane today. I must admit - I'm feeling weak today - good to have company.

My brother Brian phones last night to see how I was, very unusuall we usally do birthdays and Christmas and sometimes when some one is not well.

He always asks about Rick I believe they keep in touch at Christmas.

Carol dropped by for a visit yeterday. She is riding her bike for long journeys and she looks great.

Kim is sleeping over and we will visit when she wakes up. Carol wants some one to ride bikes with her. Sandra would gladly play hockee to do that!

Good news from Kenny and Melina, baby Matthew is very healthy. They are busy and tired. The joy of being a parent.

Great news from Rick. The oil company has accepted a penny a barrel and hopefully this money will be put to good use rather than making rich people richer. He is also starting a new course.


I am glad you liked our pictures Shawna and Mary.