Monthly Archives: September 2008

From a friend!  Just to help you get through the Bible in a minute.  One of those marvelous YOUTUBE things.  Two guys with their own percussion.  Try it here.

Today at Walmart I made a discovery.

You see, I had well over 300 pictures I wanted to get printed.  The idea was to “storyboard” a powerpoint for presentation on Sunday. 

My idea?  Get pictures printed, shift them around, finally come up with a plausible story line.

Originally the thought was to get full 4×6 prints done.  But then I saw “miniature” prints.  Not knowing what that meant, I decided to be adventurous.  It looked like nine pictures would fit on a 4×6 print.  Perfect for what I was about!  The storyboard would be a useful size (I might need a magnifying glass . . .). 

So I plunged in, got nine photos on 44 pages and paid less than $10.00.  For a skin flint such as I, that amounted to a probable saving of $70.00. 

Now, flush with money, maybe I can afford that magnifying glass!

Yesterday the road to Saskatoon beckoned.  Or rather, a sick friend. 

Donovan Gobeil is in need of transplanted lungs.  He has had Cystic Fibrosis.   Since birth and now at 20 he’s on a respirator with an infection.  The infection needs to be cleared and a transplant given.  Otherwise the disease could claim his life soon.

So, we headed to Saskatoon.  Upon arrival we found that he was heavily sedated and unable to respond to a visit.  Instead we visited with his brother and sisters — and with the parents, Beth and Laurier.

These are not easy times.

For me, I have been helped by another set of friends who came to do a concert.  What enjoyment!  And a needed uplift.  Saturday morning I had cried as I prayed over our breakfast — saddened by Donovan’s current state.  Rick Lett, our concert giver, knows the family well.  His presence was a real encouragement — and his music (accompanied by two of his children) was special.

God is good!  Even in the tough times.

Take a good look.  You may never see this again!!  For further details see the blog on the Kindersley Alliance Church website.