Monthly Archives: April 2009

As the 10:00 hour came, a phone call interrupted the morning’s activities.

Vince, a friend from years back, was at our Tim Horton’s.  His car had a water pump that had broken.  He was awaiting a tow truck and coffee was on him!  Just then my wife walked into the office and was more than willing to join us.

Vince has travelled a long road.  From a near death experience, to broken marriage and rough relationships, his life has had its share.

Today we just caught up.  He is working IT (computer stuff) for the federal government.  He also does other computer work on the side.  He is living close to the Bowden prison in Alberta, where he works with their LAN (local area network) and other computer networks for the federal government.

In times past we met weekly.  Now, he was off to visit another fellow who had been in a small group study with us.  That was a few years ago.  Now we are hundreds of miles apart but still remember the impact that group had.

Thanks, Vince, for the visit and encouragement that, though years pass, we can still connect!!

Well, Wednesday morning I’m on the road to Saskatoon. By morning, I mean early morning!

Up at 3:30 to leave around 4:00. My son’s plane leaves at 7:15. We need to be there an hour early. The trip is two hours long.

Upon arrival in Saskatoon I see Tim off. Then back in the car and back in Kindersley by 8:50. Just in time to start the day!

So, the long and short of it is — I’m short on sleep and in a long day!

At 10:45 last night (April 6th) our daughter, Allison, and her husband, Scott, had a granddaughter, Hannah (I think that’s the right spelling), who is a sister to Christopher (age 3).  Hannah was 8 lbs. 8 oz., has black hair and is a great addition to the family!!

Most Sundays I preach.  Then I rest.

Today was a little more involved.  And I might add, quit enjoyable (in a refreshing way).

I began with a music practice in preparation for our 11:00 am service.  By 9:45 I was into teaching a Sunday School (Family Bible School) class — which was based in a DVD series so I didn’t have to speak for the complete hour!!  Then into our morning service, playing guitar, praying, reading announcements, and preaching.  The greeting time afterwards led to a discussion on a recent death and encouragement of others. 

By 1:00 — lunch time.  The meal was a dry run on a meal my good wife is preparing for our seniors group on April 21st.  May I have many more dry runs.  The sweet and sour chicken was amazing!!  Then a time to sit and chat with a couple who had come for the lunch.

By 4:00 we headed over to our local Heritage Manor.  There we visited with a family whose wife/mother is coming ever closer to passing away.  Prayer and conversation filled the moments.

Now at 5:30, I’m home and looking forward to a “do nothing” evening.