WAITING

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In three hours dad will be at the doctor's office waiting to get his dreaded hormone shot.

This was a difficult decision because it totally changes how he feels.

It is quiet as I sit and pray.  I am longing for my prayers for my family to be answered.

"What happens in a time of spending time with God cannot be measured in terms of human success or failure.

OVER

Christmas is over.

It happens so quickly.

The lights are coming down off the houses.

January seems so gloomy.

I' m sitting on the floor wrapping the Christmas decorations to be put away for another year .__

We had a nice visit from friends John and Pat yesterday.

I am feeling very sad hearing the news about Mary and Chad.  There relationship is over and Mary has to find a place to live and a job.  She will have to pack up everything.

I know our whole family is feeling the pain of what was meant to be perfect has now ended.

Life can be so full of pain and disappointment. We all have been vulnerable at times in our life.  I am proud of Mary reaching out for help at this time. I pray she knows she is loved!

I am praying for Mary to have courage and wisdom and strength.

"It is in our confession of our brokenness that real strength can fill our emptiness."
Nenri Nouwen

LIMITATIONS

Yes dad and I are facing the many limitations of old age but we are determined not to let it rob us of a sense of humor!

"People who have come to know the joy of the Lord do not deny that there is darkness.  A little bit of light can dispel a lot of darkness."  Henri Nouwen

We enjoyed a long talk with Melina and Ken the day after boxing day.  They are coping with the heat and the children are enjoying their holidays.  They want to go away but plans have not been made yet.

I have had several very difficult days and almost went back to the emergency. I have decided I have to get use to being short of breath and tired and rest when I need to.  I am determined to keep walking Spenser even though it is exhausting. 

There is a reason.  I will find out more when I visit the specialist.

We are anxious about the day of dad's eye surgery but it will all work out.  Carol and Sandra are willing to help.

My computer has not been working.  My blog as lost but dad has got it working again even better.

I was feeling low spiritually but my spirits are now lifting.

The New Year will be a time for a new Me!

HO HO HO

                                     Beautiful musical Christmas cards from Trinidad
Thank you Ranu and Lucas for the presents.  I needed a new little purse and dad a new shirt.

We certainly had a jolly Christmas day starting with opening presents at Carol and Panteli's. after a Christmas brunch.  The gifts were all so lovely and I felt expressed our love for each other.

Dad and Rick and I returned home to walk Spenser.  He was feeling a little left out.  

Yes when others arrived they certainly in the Christmas spirit.

We were to wear our old Christmas sweaters!

                                                               Justice his dad .

                                             We were pleased Tasha had the day off.

I am having great difficulty.  Not feeling too good.

 I was happy to take Prednisone for three days which really helped me have a great Christmas.

christmas day.

Christmas Eve

Up early Rick has arrived a good drive down.

There were 8 of us who went to church.

beautiful music with drums and choir. with drums.

Very thoughtful of my family to plan this.

Thanks Sandra.

Gave Randy time to finish the preparations

Leah and Craig and children arrive with Germain n and Will'

                                                            

Lots of fun and laughter and hugs.  Lots of good food and drinks .  Thanks Sandra and Randy.

Theresa 

and Ben and Morgan also went to church with us

Oliver too.  He has a great life with his ride the waves and driving his boat to quiet places.

Sorry Leah

Sorry this is all I can do now.  Dad fixed my computer so it is work.  I think.\

I am short of breath but had a walk with Spenser.  Everyone is friendly.

Medrry Christmas.

CHRISTMAS EVE

                                     Christmas Eve has always been the most beautiful and hopeful time for me.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone after church tonight.

Yesterday I spent the afternoon in the Emergency in Ladner.  I was having very bad chest pain.  I was short breath and very tired.

After blood work and a chest x-ray they found fluid in the lungs.  I was given prenizone and a thing to blow into and an appoint with another clinic.
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I feel tired this morning but looking forward to celebrating,

We had supper last night at Carol and Panteli's  Good to see Oliver

Happy Christmas Eve..  Good to share the love!

COMMUNITY

Community is like a big family where we love each other unconditionally.

As part of this is that we share a common story

in our family and in our communities.

We share our gratitude for each other.

We share our joys and our sorrows.

We are searching for truth that teaches us how to live and what we value.

When we arrived at Carol and Panteli's the suitcases were all pack and ready to go.  

Mikie and Theresa were back from their visit and work party over on the Island.

We had a short visit just time to say hello and give hugs.  They all were anxious to get home.

Today I will visit Joan at the Nursing Home.  I think the sun will shine.