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Well, the day off didn’t happen.  I arrived at work early to clear up a few things, and came home later in the day to look back over a day of work.

As someone told me, “So, what are you going to do about it?”.  And someone else explained — I’m well rutted in the my ways.  Just a little bit soon creeps into a greater bit . . . and so on, and so on.

So, I’m looking at myself as I write this (OK, I can’t really look at myself!).  How do you reverse a pattern?  I guess you start with one step.  Just not  quite sure what that one step is at the moment — perhaps taking off some of tomorrow?

Stay tuned — I’m even holding my breath!

The last few weeks have been full.  New friends, old programs, exciting experiments and repetitious activities. 

Some days you sit and reflect.  Looking back gives perspective to looking ahead.  So, tomorrow I’m planning to take a good bit of time “off” during the day.  Because too much time “on” can be draining.

So, off to bed for a good night’s sleep and then tomorrow — a day of rest!

What a privilege — to cross cultures on the bald prairies.

Yesterday at church a couple and their three children joined us.  They had been venturing from Saskatoon to Calgary – a six hour drive.  Halfway their vehicle had just quit!  No spark, no sputter.  Just died.

A friend from Kindersley was their nearest contact.  They caught a ride back to Kindersley.  Tomorrow they will see about repairs.  But until then they have been camping out at their friends. 

We volunteered one of our cars for the couple’s use.  In turn, we have enjoyed two visiting times with them.  One when we dropped off the car, the other for a meal.  She had prepared Bline (or a close equivalent spelling) — a great cheese and crepe wrap.  We ate lasagna and talked.

Of other cultures.  Of building a house in the Ukraine.  Of welding, and design and theology and life.  The kids ranged around the house.  We remained at the table.

And after 2 1/2 hours we departed.   Filled both with food and with an enjoyable mixture of life and new experience.  Thanks to Jenn for hosting  the Hrysenko’s — we loved it!!

In cancer patients (some call them victims), the choice is to accept a sooner demise or to just shut out death by denying its existence.  The consequences of denial are a faux-peace (like faux-fur its not the real thing).  Acceptance means you can find peace — or demonstrate peace that is already existing in one’s life.

Today I sat with a lady whose life expectancy is just a few months more.  And I watched peace and humility explode on the canvas of her life.  For the last year or two she has been the example of one who has taken the step to follow God completely and to accept his salvation.

There are those that inspire.  Verna, thanks for all you have done to further the example of Jesus in this world.