TIME

"Times they are a changing."

Thankfully there has been a nice change in the weather.  Very cold in the morning but warms up quickly.  I have had to come home after starting out because my jacket was too warm.

We appreciate another order filled and delivered by Carol and Panteli.  We sat outside in our own little corner to have a visit.  Everyone is doing such a good job filling our orders we are both very thankful. 

We could order from the store but I am sure they would not stop and chat.

We could order from the Take out for Delivery but so far we have not done this,

Spenser has a stomach upset today so I have taken him out three times.  It is good because I meet and chat with other dog walkers.

Everyone is keeping their distance.

Both our doctors have phoned to set up phone appointments.  

Dr. Nolte is going to give me results from my tests.  I am not worried about anything because I am costing along and not getting any worse.

We had a good chat with Theresa that brightened our day.

Sandra is going to come over and attack any unwanted growth in my garden.  I am glad she can tell a weed from a flower because they can both grow so well.

Home schooling can be tough both for children and parents.

Good luck Melina and Ken.  A tough time for you all.

                                              Keeps wanting to go out.

UNEXPECTED

                                              The message of Easter is all about the unexpected.
                                                      Miracles have happened and still happen.

What an unexpected joy to receive a card from Kim full of loving words and full of hearts.  I am so happy to put them up on our window.  I hope the message comes across that we need to take heart and do our part to help all those who out helping us get the food we need and the health care we need.

Thanks Kim.

The world as we have known it will go under a big change. It is painful to watch the news especially the fact that people are not allowed to be with their loved ones.  Traudel's death was sudden but her last words to Brian was a faint "I love you."

Lent in the past was a time for seeing how spiritually empty we can become.  We struggle with unanswered questions and unanswered prayer.  We struggle with doubt and fear even when our faith is strong.  After all we are still very human and still make mistakes,

Easter is a time of renewal of hope and the awareness we are not alone.

God is with us all.

Dad had a bike ride yesterday but was surprised at how weak he felt.  Yes, he had a fall and was not hurt but shaken up and had trouble getting up again.  I think in lots of ways getting old is a humbling experience.

Later in the day we had a visited with Pat and John out on our driveway spaced well apart.  It must have looked funny.

Well Carol and Panteli have offer to buy and deliver groceries so I better make a list.

We are very thankful!

I am expecting good news!

Sights and Sounds of Cov-19

The park is silent and still

No children playing or dogs running around.

"In the silence we listen to ourselves'

Then we ask questions of ourselves.

we describe  ourselves to ourselves

and in the quietude 

we may even hear the voice of God."

Maya Angelou

Every day there are new signs in the windows.

"All great artists draw from the same resource.  The heart"

We are so very thankful for all who are risking their own life to care for the sick and dying.

"Perform good deeds, for that is truly the way to battle

the forces of darkness."

As Spenser and I went out for a little evening walk we heard a drum, a horn and some bells.

All saying thanks.

"One must nurture the joy in lie

so it can reach full bloom."

Easter has sunk up on me this year.  Lent is almost over.  It was a time to dig deeper into the meaning of the life and death of Jesus.

How do we find security in times of chaos and suffering?

As we approach Easter it is important to keep an attitude of thankfulness.

Faith and prayer are ways that I can connect with the energy of the spirit of Jesus.

Love never dies.  We celebrate each other.

PALM SUNDAY

Palm Sunday was always a happy day at church.

Young and old we would wave our palm branches in the air.

Jesus was cheered as a hero by a large crowd of people.

I was reading about the captain of the USS Roosevelt who was cheered by his sailors as he left the ship after being fired.  He put his life on the line to protect his crew.

The world as we know it is being changed because of this coronavirus that is out of control causing sickness and death along with fear and isolation.

Dad and I have a quiet day especially with dad not feeling great.  

I work out a bit in the garden but find I am discouraged as I get tired too quickly.  I know I just need to do a bit each day.

It will be a disappointing time for us all. 

Our love for each other will still be there even when we cannot be together.

It does not look good for any Easter celebrations this year.  Very disappointing.

A SPRING?

Three people have suggested our water may be flowing from an under ground spring.

The water flows continually day and night.

Two were experts.

The man from the city department.

My new friend Cath. brought her husband over to see it.

He has had experiences with drainage problems.

A neighbor who had a neighbor whose land was on a spring.

I do not think anything is going to be solved soon.

                                      Meanwhile the flowers are still growing and blooming.

We are so fortunate to have a family that is teaming up to do our shopping.  The men are proving to be great shoppers.  Thanks Panteli and Randy.  We may have to see what to do now that this virus may be here for another month or two.

It is causing a lot of problems.

Watching the news can be very depressing.

What has the power to inspire us to do things differently.

Words of truth

Words of encouragement

Words of wonder

Words of kindness and humor.

Maybe we could put a tap on this water and it could be used for good.

Too bad it is not higher up we could make a water slid.

Could it be another pond?  

TRUTH

Our park a beautiful peaceful place to be.

A place to forget all the panic and fear that surrounds us.

A place to let your soul breath in the love of life that is a gift to all.

A place to meet a new friend.  Kathern.

We

are two dog leashes apart.

I am now famouses because her two soccer boys know all about Ben and the White Caps.

The truth is all my grandchildren and great grandchildren make me feel like a special grandma!

I am now content to walk, and rest and read each new day.

Actually each day is much the same now.

I am on the look out for more hearts in the windows.

It helps keep us connected.

It is a way to thank those who are risking their lives to save our lives from the virus.

The truth is that the love of God is present especially when we need to feel it.

In the fear and panic of this virus.

The truth is that we have a major problem with water leaking out on to the road.

Dad is not feeling well and does not feel like dealing with it.

I informed the engineering department man who drove by, by

waving at him.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RANDY! !

                                            To a man with a big heart!

A sad day when birthday parties have to be cancelled.

I hope Sandra has made you a cake.

Have lots of ice cream!

We love you lots!

Happy you are a big part of our family now.