Monthly Archives: June 2006

One less deer in the world!

I just got one of those phone calls; “Mom, I had an accident.”  Patrick was on his way to Saskatoon, driving David’s big new truck.  He hit a deer.  Smuked it directly on the grill.  Has done enough damage that the … Continue reading

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Three weeks and counting

Here we are at the last week we do sedation till the end of the summer.  I am done work as of today for the long weekend.  Holidays start for my partner at the end of this week.  Our summer … Continue reading

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Till Some Time Suspended

There are times when my poetic mind Is flat broke for inspiration. Life presses in too tightly And there is hardly room to think, Let alone create with rhyme and rhythm.   The guys come home hungry from work How … Continue reading

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Grad Photos

I promised some pictures of Grace’s big day.  I am going to post some here and some over at Flikr.  Ain’t she beautiful! And Zaka was pretty good looking in his little suit. At the grad mass. Grace and her … Continue reading

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Grad day

We have about made it through the day.  Diploma is in hand, gown has been worn – and she was beautiful.  I will post some pictures but this day has just been so full that I have had no time.  The … Continue reading

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Friends

Today is going to be a big day – grad and all that entails; ceremonies, special meals, friends, gowns, pictures, and parties.  Friends – they can last for a lifetime, those friends formed during the growing up years.  I think … Continue reading

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Posting pictures

I seem to be doing most of my posting to this space from my laptop.  That makes sense I guess.  The home computer is, however, where we have stored almost all of our photos and where we have programs installed to … Continue reading

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Gearing up for the big day

This week is all about finals – till Thursday.  Then we will switch into grad mode – party time!  It is a good time to celebrate the achievements Grace has made over the years.  Academics may not be her strong … Continue reading

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Listening to God

When I go away, out of my ordinary routine, to a quiet place, with the main purpose being to listen to God, I often am afraid.  Not afraid of hearing God speak but of trying so hard, of wanting to … Continue reading

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Father's Day

A day to honor fathers – I guess I am honoring the father of my children by letting him stay at home today and play golf in the afternoon.  My own dad – I will honor by trying to be … Continue reading

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