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A few weeks ago we were looking forward to listening to a group called "Barrage".  We had heard them earlier in the year - a great fiddle group!  They had given the kind of electric performance that inspired us to want to return.  Not many groups get our second return - this was one! And then, just a week before the concert we found out the date had been changed.  Our appointment has become a disappointment.  We'll probably still get together with our friends for supper that evening - but we won't be able to take in the concert.  Those of you who are able to attend on Wednesday - check it out for us!!

I awoke today to a sermon prep day.  That I enjoy! Another of my enjoyments is shoveling snow.  The exercise is good for me.  But more than that - there is something that was a part of my youth rolled up in each shovel full that I extract from the driveway!  As well, to see a final product - a clean area of the earth!! So, today I was able to help a few people shovel their snow as well.  I found out one was a new arrival in Kindersley.  Another has lived a long time across the street from the church.  Both appreciated the help.  But more than that, I just enjoyed the lift, stretch and throw. Tomorrow I will feel well - the exercise has been a good thing for me.  And my mind has been exercised in sermon preparation.  In all a good day!!

The day began with a somewhat clear sky but a few crusty kernels of water began to fall in the formation we know as "snow".  Those few were soon joined with a myriad of others until the whiteness blackened the sky. Arriving home mid-afternoon I began the shoveling of the walk.  With guests expected later in the evening I figured I could get ahead of myself.  Of course, being ahead meant I soon felt behind because the snow did not stop. I decided, since I was getting a bit of exercise, I would clean the driveway next door.  Then I would push out a neighbour who got stuck.  Then walk over to a neighbours house and help shovel the driveway.  Supper felt and tasted good.  Another neighbour was shoveling their walk, so I headed out to help a bit. All I can say is - I hope our guests arrive soon.  Otherwise I'll end up shoveling out the whole block!!!

I'm hanging around a lot more 90 years olds lately.  Today proclaimed a happy birthday to Don Staples - 89 years young! I wonder . . . If the old 18 is now 25, do youth feel they can wait until later to take on responsibility? If children and youth feel that they will live to 90, do they feel an urge to learn quickly? If the average age of death was 40 (as compared to the 80's), would that make a difference? I wonder . . .