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Hi Seeler!!! So good to see you. Can I refill your coffee cup?

Oh my - Seeler dropped in? I'm so sorry to have missed that visit - she's been on my mind a lot lately. Seeler - if you're reading along - sending blessings.

Yes - this strain of COVID seems to have symptoms of just about anything & everything, so it's really challenging to know unless you test - and even then, I think lots of false negs. Gastro, very sore throat, cough, myalgia, headache, fatigue, rash - some or one? I had gastro too last week -...

Thanks ChemGal. I'm feeling about 85% - just a bit tired. Mate still sounds like he has a bad cold - after 2 weeks :-( But his other symptoms are improving. So yes - I think the 4 shots helped us escape the worst of this. :-)

It's been a slow day here - as we both continue to recover from an episode of COVID, acquired while on vacation :rolleyes:. Grateful to have A/C, as it's been stiflingly hot. I have concern for all those who do not. I dusted off my crochet skills & have been creating a fruit/veggie basket for...

Congrats MrsA on your new position :-) No doubt you will bring all your wisdom & experience in this endeavour and continue to change lives.

And you sound fit, active, doing lots of new things to have a sense of accomplishment, while also sharing your wisdom - an exemplary elder I would say.

When we used to go back country camping (canoe trips) we would always be required to file a route plan prior to departure into the park; so hopefully this sort of practice is common & parks staff would know where to check on people after the storm. We also followed this practice when on crown...

I'm thankful today to be back in my own home after two weeks away; thankful for the financial security that allows some travel across this country; thankful for an opportunity to join in recent celebration of a marriage; thankful for spending treasured time together with our kids & their...

Great line Jayne! One to live by for sure.

I think this is a crucial question! And it would be very interesting to know how the regions receive, track, respond to the reports. Has anyone actually yet received feedback on a self-assessment report? I get that it is a 'new' process & it may take some time yet to create a culture wherein...

This 'annual self-assessment' checklist seems useful. https://canadianshieldrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CSRC-Self-Assessment-Checklist-form-fillable.pdf It does note Manual reference re Annual Self Assessment requirement & reporting.

Yes - oversight visits & processes changed with the switch to Regional Councils. If I remember correctly, I'm thinking the 'new' process is for congregations to do an annual revisit & revision of their Faith Story (not sure that's the right name, but you know - the thing that gets posted on...

Looks lovely Northwind!

On the important subject of pope's apoloogy - I think this statement from the United Church is key for us 'settler folks' - to listen - Papal Statement to Residential Institution Survivors We at the United Church acknowledge the complexity of emotions brought up this week by the Papal visit and...