Monthly Archives: June 2011

A small tree/shrub died in our backyard.  Over the past few years.  Not quickly.  I think it was just exhausted.  The brilliant burgundy leaves did not materialize this year.

Yesterday I dug a circle around the tree roots.  Today my plan was to topple the tree.

The best laid plans oft gang awry. 

But not today.  After a bit of sweat, the sharpening of the age and judicious digging the roots were severed.  As my wife talked to our neighbour I slowly rocked the beast until it silently descended to the earth from which it came.

A few cuts and the limbs were dismembered.  The stump was transported to the waste management / town dump / compost heap.  And the hole was filled in by soil.  Now all that is left is to plant grass seed.

The felling was a great accomplishment for this day.  And tomorrow?  A sermon, a farewell to a local clergy and the rest of the day as rest.  Should be good.

The trip to and from Manitoba ended up rather enjoyably.  Unfortunately previous trips I have taken have been less than enjoyable – far too long in a seat far too uncomfortable.

But this time around, the drive was enjoyable.  And the conversation with my associate pastor inspiring.

So, here I am back, trying to get things back into order.  And enjoying it!

The rest was great, the return motivating.

Here I am.  May the days to come be as enjoyable as those past!

Well, after a visit to Moose Jaw on the weekend (two of our church youth were in the provincial music festival – both did well), I’m now in Morden.

Our church district conference is on for the next day or so.  We’ll head back on Wednesday, hopefully back before midnight.  Thursday I plan on recuperating, and also seeing our son off to London for a continued stint on board ship as a stage manager.

I’ve come to the conclusion that traveling is good to do, but can be rather tiring.  As I shuffled amongst friends and new acquaintances I found I was not quite at full speed.  But the interaction certainly brings back the energy. 

So, I look forward to the next few days!

Up at 6:00 this morning.

Funny how the previous night I was so tired I could barely entertain those who were here for supper.  Today, the early time meant by 2:00 in the afternoon I had done an eight hour day.  An hour or so of sleep and our evening supper meal went well with a friend.

How a day can change!