Monthly Archives: November 2007

Its prayer week around here

It is quiet in the church at 7:15. Most mornings this week I have come alone and prayed alone. Well, one is never all alone when one comes aside for a bit to meet with God. And it doesn’t take … Continue reading

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Approaching Advent

Sheesh, this has been a busy week so far. And we are only half way through. Yesterday, had too many difficult extractions. I was tired by the end of my work day but my day was no way near finished. … Continue reading

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Visiting the grandchildren, and their parents too

I am in Saskatoon visiting (under the guise of helping out) my son, daughter in law and grandchildren. Last night I had three grandchildren in one room at the same time. A bit overwhelming for a grandmother. And it was … Continue reading

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Laugh

Children laugh with such abandon. Their whole bodies laugh and we feel some of what must be intense pleasure for them as we watch. I wish I could let go and laugh like that. Sometimes I do but not often … Continue reading

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Nea

I must correct the name – Nea Leah-Marie Lanoie – is the correct version. And here she is; fresh and new and beautiful.

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And we have news!

Neah Marie Lanoie was born just a little while ago. David called with the news. 7lbs7oz. I have no idea how long. I have a grand daughter!! And to tell you the truth she has the nickname I had as … Continue reading

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Waiting for news

This morning I made it to work through the snow and arrived at the office to find that the parking lot had not been cleared. We have lots of snow! It needs to be cleared. I made a note to … Continue reading

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Remembering Dad

It has been two years since Dad died. It is longer since he could interact with us all like the dad we grew up knowing so in some ways it seems longer than two years. But, I have been remembering … Continue reading

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Stopped at a red light

Stopped at a red light. In the oncoming turning lane, a little red car was also stopped. The driver was deeply involved in some music. Her head was bobbing up and down and even her hands were in on the … Continue reading

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The weekend stuff

This weekend I have cleaned out stuff and taken it over to Value Village. That felt good – like I got something concrete done. Rachelle arrived on Saturday night with Ronin and will be here for a week. It is … Continue reading

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