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Pinga said:
I went to a house concert tonight. Suzie Vinnick -- blues guitarist/singer/songwriter -- all around awesome person -- playing at a lovely home not far from where I live. It was awesome. I decided to finish the night by heading over to games night, and played some rousing rounds of rummy...and got resoundingly whomped.

Great tunes, wonderful rhythms, some singing, then....lots of laughs.
Endorphins a plenty.
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Susie Vinnick is great . . . have seen her at a folk festival or two.
 
Gentle hugs to @Tabitha . I seem to remember you mentioning taking the prayer shawl to her.

Thinking of those who carry on, carrying for others, worrying about friends and family tonight. Sending @Seeler and @crazyheart some gentle thoughts in particular.

Thinking of people who used to be in this room, and haven't been present for a while, and knowing that I miss their presence. I think in particular of @Beloved, but others too.

Thinking of those who are considering or having to seek new employment, ministers who are looking for new pastoral charges, people who are entering the workforce or shifting positions.

It's spring a time of new life, of hope...and also totally unpredictable weather. May the storms be gentle on you.
 
I'm back from my evening worship service. I chose one of my favourite passages from scripture - Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (A Time for Everything) which went great with two of my favourite Voices United hymns - In the Bulb There is a Flower and Great is Thy Faithfulness. I spoke about the mystery of time, the lack of control, the extremes we feel in our reactions to changes circumstances, and the certainty that God is with us through it all.
I was very anxious that it wasn't going to be long enough or mature enough since I am so accustomed to the format of Children's Time, but it was well received! So now I'm having a cocktail to relax and gearing up for my children's message for tomorrow.
 
The funeral was full. Small church. I was in overflow in the church hall with speakers.
The prayer shawl was draped over the foot end of the casket. So glad it was meaningful to her and her family.
At the time I presented it to her-I felt helpless. She was dying and knew it and no-one could take that burden from her. I'm glad she felt our church's caring and God's love.
 
I have had a demanding day today. A dear friend died suddenly yesterday leaving his dementia troubled spouse. Spent a lot of time talking (more listening, I guess) to my kids, and their kids. The kids pretty much grew up together, a bit like 'your yard is my yard, your house is my house'. All the friends' kids live far from here. Their mother needs supervision that was supplied by the hubby until yesterday. Decisions will need to be made- 'what should we do about mom?', 'how will we get the house cleaned out?', how soon will we get the place sold?', 'what about a funeral?'. I'm keeping my listening ears on full alert until this crisis time settles down.
 
So sorry, Tabitha and Kay. So glad that you could give the prayer shawl, Tabitha. And Kay, looks like you may be giving a helping hand (or ear) after the settling down.
 
So much sickness and death, I hope all of the people here are handling things alright.

I'm feeling a bit worn out - day trip to Calgary. It was good to see some people. Sounds like we'll have guests next weekend.
 
Pleasant surprise this afternoon.

The story starts yesterday. I had a phone call from my church's teleministry - people who have a list of congregants to phone at least once a year whether they attend regularly, occasionally, or hardly ever. So Sue phoned - caught me in the mood and I poured out my troubles - recent funerals, worry about Seelerman's brother, frustration with Parkinsons. Probably not the 'how are you?' 'I'm fine. How about you.' that she might have expected.

Then this morning, we went for groceries, and stopped at the hospital to see Harold. He doesn't show any signs of improvement - he looks worse almost every time we visit - every second day or thereabouts. I went out to the nurses' desk and asked questions. They couldn't tell me anything until i said, 'Could Harold give you permission to talk to me?' So a nurse went in to talk to him and came out with a positive answer. A note will be put on his file that we be included as 'next of kin'. And she told me that he isn't just getting paliative care, but treatment with the home that he will improve enough to go back home. So there is hope.

Then this afternoon the doorbell rang, and there was Sue - out doing errands so she dropped by. I don't know what errands she might be doing in this residential part of town - she lives up-river. We had a cup of tea and a ginger cookie, and talked and talked. She's a great conversationalist. And - it just so happpened that her husband had made his famous spagetti sauce this morning so she brought me a big jar.

I am blessed with knowing some really nice people.
 
As you should be, Crazyheart.
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My oldestson comes home on Friday -- but, I am headed to Wisconsin for the weekend, leaving Thursday. Hoping that we will have some timet o visit in the comings/goings.

I am looking forward to seeing friends, though, and my sister.
The drive is ok, other than through Chicago. It can be a bit zooey, though, Toronto is probably worse.
 
crazyheart said:
My Grandson successfully defended his Master's thesis today . "Elsewhere and Other Stories" He is at

Concordia in Montreal. Very proud of him and all the hard work he has done.
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What's his thesis about? What is he majoring in? I'm thankful that I won't have to write a thesis as part of my Masters program.
 
New Baby!! Let's celebrate the safe arrival of my wonderful little great-nephew! He arrived a little early, but all is well. He's 5lbs 14 oz & his name is Chase. I have to step up the pace of my work on our family bassinet - I thought I had 3 more weeks!!
 
Seeler said:
Crazyheart - congrats on your grandson. You must be so proud.
My Granddaughter is in the middle of exams for her first year at UNB (science).
It's good to see them growing up and preparing to contribute to the world.
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Great to see them growing up. I'm so proud of my youngest son. He just finished successfully reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
 
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