Tues. Oct. 20th.

Here it is Oct. 20th. I don't even know anymore where my days seem to disappear to, but the time just seems to go by so fast. Perhaps the busyness of my days is the reason. Running two teens around, trying to keep track of their various working schedules, along with sports events for my youngest. They seem to have a practice or game every day of the week. Then there's my father who I take to dialysis three mornings a week, and any extra appointments, errands etc. I end up taking him to as well. Then someplace in there I have to schedule my own appointments. This month has been rather hectic as I attempt to fit in more than usual in preparation for my cataract surgery coming up, and knowing that the specialist would rather I am not driving for approx. two weeks after that. I'm sure my eldest will be happy to hear that she can take the car and actually have it to drive around that week...well that's if I decide to allow her... lol

The streets around our neighbourhood are being torn up all over the place as they put in new water pipes and sewer pipes I believe. Sometimes we don't have water, and a lot of the people in the one area have to end up parking their cars all along the various roads. So far we've had the use of our drive, although there were a few times I wondered if we'd be able to get out of it. With all the trucks and the various supplies stashed along the roadway, I've wondered how I'd get out and around them. There are long rubber pipes, piles of sand & gravel, huge cement things and a number of things I have no idea about. Today was one of those days that we did without water. Apparently they broke a water line someplace with their digging and were having to dig up more ground and trying to locate and fix the broken line. Each day for almost a month now, it's been a constant drum of noise as the various trucks and tractors drive back and forth and in and out of the streets, and bang and clunk things up and down and in and out. It's starts bright and early at 7am and goes right through till at least 5pm. Well at least most everyday. I do believe that they stop earlier on Friday's, and then there's a lunch time break when they all stop and sit down and eat their lunch. There is no ashphalt out anywhere along the road so when it rains it's a mass of mud and water. The more the trucks drive over the road the more holes that show up in the ground. I can't help wondering what kind of mess we will be stuck with once it grows colder and it snows? When will they be digging in front of our house and how long are we gonna have to park on another road and walk down to get the car? Definitely not something to look forward to once the snow starts to fall. I just hope that this doesn't happen on the day of my eye surgery!!

On another note, I've been doing much better since my knee replacement surgery. I don't have the constant pain 24/7 like I used to. Unfortunately having my knees done hasn't got rid of the pain I'm having from my sciatica, but so far it's been something I can tolerate after all the pain I used to get. I've even been going out with a friend and trying to do some walking when I can. The other day I walked half a mile, which was a real accomplishment for me. The past few years or more have been really difficult for me to do any walking as the pain was just so bad, and my knees would also give out on me. Anyway, I just need to get out there walking and 'try' to get in better shape if nothing else.

Having been doing much reading because of my cataract. The more I try to read the blurry it seems to go, so I'm looking forward to some down time and hopefully better vision when the surgery is all done.

Hubby just got back from his hunting trip. They were about a 6 or 7 hour drive north of Barrie. Only six of them went hunting for moose, but they got two moose, so at least we can be thankful for some meat in the freezer...something that takes the place of my buying cuts of beef over the winter.

Just learned that the pastor of our church has accepted a calling way up in Thunder Bay starting in 2010. I imagine it will be a big change for him and his family, being so far north, and much further away from both of their families, but I certainly wish them all the best as they make this change and trust that we will be able to find another Pastor who will work out. Both of my daughters have babysat for them, and I've even filled in to help with the childcare at times. They've been here for 10 years and become part of our church family, so it will be sad to see them leave. I'm sure they will be missed!! Seems to be many changes happening lately. Weddings, funerals, farewells... but I suppose it's all just a part of life.

Today was a gorgeous sunny fall day. The temp. got up into the 60's which was a most welcome thing. Almost a perfect day in regards to temperature...at least in my view. I meant to get out for a walk, but just had too many errands to do. At least I was in and out, and had the car windows open all the time I was out. Something I won't likely be doing for some time now if the weatherman is right.

If you're reading this, I hope that your life is going well, and that all your dreams will come true. God Bless You.

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Dawn

Springs Promise

It's springtime here in Canada, although it's progression is somewhat different in each of the various provinces. Our west coast is usually further ahead with its spring buds, and flowers as their temperatures rise quicker. Still it has been a strange winter, and we have heard of many winter storms hitting B.C. including the Vancouver area and on the island. It's not that they don't get snow there, it's just that they don't usually see very much of it, especially in comparison to what we see here in Ontario.

We have already had some mild, sunny days where all we needed was a light sweater, but today that was not the case. We awoke to find a light layer of snow all over everything, and a cold winter wind. It is the beginning of April so we know that it is unlikely that it will stay for very long, but it's still is something we are tired of seeing at this point in time.

With the changing seasons comes a change in the types of sports that are being played within the schools. One of my daughters is really into sports. In September she started off by playing basketball, then progressed to volleyball, and now she is into rugby. She is also on a rep team that plays basketball against other teams in a certain area, which has meant some travelling to various towns and cities. This weekend she has been off playing various games and competing against other teams. She left early this morning to go to Toronto, and won't be returning till late tonight. It is something she really enjoys, and seems to also do well in. It's never been something I was very good at or able to do, but it seems that many of the sports are played according to the different season's.

With the arrival of spring comes the promise of fresh new life. new growth, warmer temperatures, and cool nights. For many it is a time of awakening after a long, cold winter. A time when many 'spring' into life and busyness as they change their patterns of living, and try to become more active again. Spring cleaning, cleaning up the mess left around from winter, raking, planting, making plans, walking and getting out more are just a few of the things people do. With April, comes the traditional spring showers, and Eastertime. A time when many celebrate the arrival of the Easter bunny, with his basket full of chocolate goodies and treats. Good Friday - a day that is celebrated in memory of that time when Christ was forced to walk through the streets and carry the same cross that He was nailed and hung upon. Easter Sunday -a day when we celebrate God's gift of eternal life, the day when Christ rose from the dead, and left the tomb where He had been laid, and showed us the true miracle of His walk from death into life ~ a brand new, fresh start of eternal life.

It is a time of renewed life, faith, trust, and hope in the promise of all God has provided for us. It is the promise of awakening life, a fresh new start, a reason to have hope, and as well a reason to have faith in what is yet to come.

Put on your Easter bonnet, your new spring outfit, or something that brings the brightness of spring into your heart. Go for a walk, a run, or maybe even skip joyously along. Yesterday is done and over, and we hope the same goes for winter. We cannot change what is behind us, but we can learn from it, and look forward to a bright new tomorrow. Even more, we can be truly thankful for what we have TODAY... live, love, laugh and make the most of what God has blessed us with Today, living it to the fullest with God at the helm.

The Past

This is a poem I wrote quite some time back, and never really finished, so now I've tried.........

I sit here in a stupor
Wondering just what to do
Looking all around me
And feeling rather blue.

I'm not sure what to offer
Or even what to say
I'm looking all around me,
And watch as skies turn gray.

My life is full of turmoil
With things that shouldn't be
I cannot stand the anger
Or words that come too freely.

I try to keep the noise down
To entertain the kids
To keep the housework finished
And make sure things are hid.

To make sure meals are ready
And that I'm always here
Or if I go off shopping
To always be right near.

I cannot speak to neighbours
Especially not the men
So most the time I sit here
With paper and a pen.

My friends don't come to visit
Most felt they couldn't stay
And seldom could I visit them
So now they've gone their way.

I often walked around in fear
And worried how to act
Afraid to say the wrong things
And trying to use some tact.

Things were always screwed up,
Filled with stress and strife
I felt like quite a stranger
Instead of someone's wife.

I always felt so tensed up
Not sure of what to do.
Until things reached an impact
And the fear in me just grew.

The anger seemed to grow within me
No longer could I hold it in
I left to do my own thing
But knew I'd never win.

And on that fateful day
When I went to see a friend,
I came back when I wanted to
Instead upon demand.

That night turned into terror
When I got punched in the face
Then the police were called upon.
While I tried to seek out God's grace.

It was a night so filled with fear,
All alone I sat that night
My children in another's care
So full of fear and fright.

Life changed for us completely
Within that awful time
When fear took over all my life
It was an awful crime.

Thankfully things change with time
And fears start to subside
My life changed so completely
And God did so provide.

Those things are distant memories.
Life goes on, although it is subdued
No matter what went on within the past
We can only live our lives right through.

A Mystery

Life is a mystery
Of that I am sure
There is much that we do not know
So much that is a blur.

Things we could guess at
With lots that we cannot
Things that we might learn from
So much info that has been sought.

No matter what the story
There is only one who knows
The true answers to all things
That all His knowledge shows.

He is the true creator
Our Father from above
He is the one to turn to
The Lord and God of LOVE.

Jan. 11, 2009
"Dawn"