January 26th, 2007

Well another work week almost done.

Went to the Friday Birk's Breakfast Club this morning. I took the car to get a noise checked out. Probably the front bearing on the alternator that was replaced in July! Kal Tire must shudder when I call. Oh and time for the 10K km tire rotation too. I didn't expect to be able to get the car in this afternoon.

Colleen's Mom had another laser eye surgery this morning so maybe we will go to PA tomorrow after all. Other wise same old exciting but boring stuff in our lives. Getting older, but not making hospital or doctor trips.

Oh Melissa got a blog comment from Dewey Wriston about a family photo. I think he is one of my Dad's cousins. It will take while to sort that out.

Have a great weekend.

a pretty tame slow week

No blizzards-even at DQ
Monday night Anniversary supper at the Keg-their steak is GREAT
Tuesday 36th Wedding anniversary-ours
Tuesday night Welcome team meeting-about 50 people
Wednesday night Core Community meeting-about 60 people
Friday night Zou-about 35 kids
Saturday night-maybe church
Sunday church and small group meeting
Oh and work too

Newly Weds

36 years ago we were freshly married for about 3 hours. A lot of things have happened since then!

This is just our housing: 6 months in Bismarck ND and the remainder in Saskatoon. 9 places in the first 7 years, built our own house and then really only have one wall in this house that hasn't been modified in some way. I, like this house, am continually being improved by Colleen.

The reason I started this Blog

Melissa and Alex.

Grandma and Grandpa are filled with satisfaction today. Sorry for the accompanying dialogue. I haven't learned how to edit audio.



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January 10th 2007 Blizzard

Wow did we have wind today! 2 foot drift in front of the garage door.


January 10th Blizzard.wmv

Shinny 2007 as promised

Well I loaded a video of the NewYears Day Shinny game to Mydeo. This link should be amusing, but I expect it to expire Feb 8th.

Shinny 2007

Saskatchewan driving

This was an easy Saturday afternoon drive! At least it was only like this for 1/2 hour.

January is mild so far

wow what a week! here are just a few tidbits.

2 women coughing, sneezing and stuffy head

My telephone team's office move to a smaller shared space today. This will be a REAL psychological and emotional challenge.

Melissa is safely home. It seemed strange, but natural to feel that even though her home is Kaohsiung.

New Year's day shinny game at Shepherd's. I'll try to post some video soon.

Steve & Edie's Friday saga

No, not the singers from the 50's and 60's!

Well I almost did her in today. From the car to Shopper's to drop of Christmas photos and then walking through Circle Centre Mall to Zeller's for lunch must have been a 1/2 mile. I did let her rest on a bench about 1/2 way through though just in case anybody thinks I am trying to punish my Mother in law.

We got nail polish, slippers and pictures and a nice lunch. Here's one picture from Christmas dinner at Bob and Lura Mae's. Neil was taking pictures so he WAS there!

And Parker and Shawna stopped by earlier in the day......

Hmm, winter's day with my Mother in law

Well now that you have laughed or cringed it hasn't been as bad as I may imply. I took Colleen to work, had breakfast at Smiley's Buffet, and looked around Peavey Mart for Christmas markdowns. I have some more lights and stick on window decorations. Now to try to stay out of trouble. Hmm difficult? It depends on how charitable Colleen is feeling.

I keep noticing some of her, my Mother in law, not Colleen, forgetful things and then just when I am ready to add it to the tally of concern, I forget to put the gas cap on the car or forget why I went to the other room! Argh.

Okay don't broadcast this, but her tentativeness with almost all walking is more of a concern. Maybe not feeble, but at times close. Put that with frequent shakiness and the "Breeden sigh" I never know what I am going to encounter. I know there are no blog secrets so enjoy and be wary of judging someday you might be 83! JUST DON'T BE STUBBORN.

Have a great Day or evening depending on where you are.

Merry Christmas

I GOT MANDARIN LANGUAGE CDs LOOK OUT WORLD!!!

A nice day so far. We will be joining Elizabeth & Neil at Bob & Lura Mae's in late afternoon for Christmas Dinner. Fun will be had by all.

I trust you are all experiencing Christ's love today!

We hope to hear from the Belfast crowd soon.

December 23rd

Well Melissa is at Heathrow heading to Belfast in about 4 hours. I am headed to PA in a couple hours to get Colleen's Mom and bring her here for Christmas. I hope we hear from Jay and Julie. Haven't heard much since Sept. 29th, sigh!

For those of you that have a heaviness in your heart I am praying that you will be encouraged and you will be blessed with moments of happiness and joy.

I hope and trust that all who read this will remember that we celebrate this time of year due to the birth of Jesus. The excitement of a new life and the capacities of God's love for us are astonishing. Please revel in the wonder and amazement of the season, but also remember years later Jesus suffered and died on the cross because He loved us. The joy of a new birth is complemented by the joy of a love so great that He willingly accepted our punishment and died in our place.

Merry Christmas everyone.

Christmas Decor at our house

A few things collected over the years
Angels basket, nativity lantern, three angels, snow globe
and one of my many light strings

Christmas at Lakeview Church

Chapter and Verse

 

Another week

Well another week, almost. pretty ordinary even though Colleen was away for 4 days visiting her sister Judy in Campbell River. Too bad they had almost as much snow as we do, but it may be melted or rained away in a few more days.

I got to attend another SaskTel Customer event tonight. A bit thought provoking to think I have been attending for more than 15 years! Hmm, more of those curious age realizations. I have made some wonderful business relationships over the years even though most of the people I see each Christmas have not had direct business with me. The personal dimensions speak well of many of the people in SaskTel and Saskatchewan. It sure builds my ego!

Well now to give more though to my weekend talk with my Power Hour small group. tomorrow night Zou and then Sunday morning Kids.

Wow December 2nd

What a mixture of things this week.

The realization that I have 3 work weeks left in 2006.

-25 and new snow 2 or 3 days in a row!!!!

The first weekend entering our new church through the Main Entry. It sure makes it warmer and as the previous pictures showed BIG.

This week one of my Aunts passed away. She was 79 and has lived in Ardmore OK the last few years with her daughter. It brings back the realization I miss my cousins. I love all my family in Canada, but sometimes the childhood family heartstrings ache. And to top it off my cousin, Kathy Carroll, said she, me and my cousin Dean Robertson are soon to be patriarchs of the family now. OUCH! Not yet 57 and a patriarch! She will be 59 in July. I used to think she was so much older than I was. Why she is still very young!

Now I'm not sure my Aunts Neva, Ruth and Avis and Uncle Fred would be so happy to be counted out, but I'm sure they are quite willing to see us pick up the family torch.

Well enough for now. I should be more involved getting Colleen ready to fly out to visit her sister in Campbell River tomorrow morning. We should be at the airport about 6:30. Did I mention the -25?

more snow more wind more driveway cleaning

What more to say. The snow is now 5 feet high on the side of the driveway!

And one for Sylvia (ok and Linda)

A few pictures from Lakeview Celebration. The first event in the newly finished Lobby

A few photos from tonight's Celebration at Lakeview Church

Ok Linda here you go

We went to visit Colleen's Mom in PA on Nov 11th.

Just another day

Well really there never is JUST another day. We need to realize each day is a blessing from God. Oh, there are some days that don't feel like a blessing, some days are a matter of choice not desire.

Today is a good day. Above freezing, warm office, car and food. All other things are a bonus.