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My stomach was feeling well!  At least this past week.  This has not always been the case these past few months. So, probably against better judgment, I went off some medication I have been taking.  The first few days the rumblings in my stomach were not bad.  But today, I awoke to a feeling of nausea that had been creeping up on me. I'm back on the medication, hopefully a little wiser.  After a morning at work, I've cancelled other activities for the day.  I'm sitting at home, trying to lay low.  The nausea is passing and I'm expecting to be back "running" tomorrow. I pray for daily health.  As I reach an older age, my prayers take on greater urgency.  Some have characterized this aging process as a time where we say "I'm doing well for the shape I'm in."  Others say you might as well not complain -- no one will listen.  And still others see the bright side of reaching the other side -- heaven certainly has an appeal! Personally, I'm not "there" yet!  I go to places I would like to be, I get out for coffee (or hot chocolate),  and I can still laugh!  So, I guess this blog is just  a way of admitting that, although I'm not what I used to be, there is still God-given enjoyment in who I am!!

So, now we know the Roughriders won.  Not a great game, but still a win. The team arrived back to Regina this afternoon.  They were whisked to the outdoor football field which is their home field.  They spoke to a crowd that had gathered -- people who took time (from work, play, school) to be there.  The media also dissected the previous day.  Ideas about what happened, praise for a job completed, and just plain thanks for getting a Grey Cup home to the province. 18 years since the last cup victory.  Some of those celebrating today were not even around then.  And they are already predicting a baby boom in 9 months time based on this victory. So, football will bring about a boom in families, economy, and even goodwill.  Not bad for just a game!

Well, here we are sitting at half time in the Roughriders game.  The score is 7 - 3, and not for the Roughriders (our home province team).  Could be worse!  Fumbles, inteceptions and slow reactions. As the armchair quarterback that I am, I would suggest we just start over again. That won't happen.  So, in the next few minutes some strategy will be put in place and the second half will be a whole new start.  I guess most of us have had that kind of experience in life.  Not everything starts out well, but with God it can finish off well!

So, yesterday we are driving to and from Saskatoon.  We see the sun rise around 8:30 am.  We watch it set around 5:00 pm.  Doesn't seem fair.  There is still a month before the days begin to lengthen.  I find it hard to think that I will be at work in the morning and come home at night -- both in the dark.  Now, as long as my life is not in the dark, that's alright.  So far, so good!!