Happy Birthday Anneka

Seven years ago today, Anneka Jewel Parks came into this world and my life. My favorite memory is when her daddy handed her to me, my heart literally leapt within me.
A beautiful gift I cherish to this day. Her eyes used to really to twinkle with delight and joy when she looked at me sometimes.

So Anneka, Gramma wishes you the very happiest birthday ever! I love you very much!

First Day

Today I began my first day of orientation in the doctor's office. I love it already! I will also be training tomorrow, which is actually today because I am still up.

There is plenty to learn and I am willing and eager to learn as much as I can. I am still keeping my Care Giving job until something permanent develops otherwise.

Tonight I am very thankful to the Lord for His Great Faithfulness.

Rebecca, shopping for posh clothes is a very difficult thing for me, but I am going to give it my best shot.

Bevy, I sure wish they had that 'fruffy' store here that we found in Kansas. It is called the Fashion Bug, and they had stylish clothes for real people as well as for the 'stick people.'

I need one of those 'makeover' experiences, since living in 'scrubs' for a year has ruined me for any style image . Oh well, I will manage somehow. Thank you Jesus for the gift of this job.

Song From Heaven

The other day, while I was sitting having a quiet moment with the Lord, I noticed the song of a particular little bird outside my window.

There are those times when the natural can suddenly capture my attention and suddenly the moment is Supernatural.

In this instance, I heard the Song declare 'Take courage Beloved, help is on the way.'

An hour later, I received a phone call.

I now have a part time position in an Orthopedic Surgeon's Office, assisting and relieving his Secretary.

This is absolutely HUGE!

To be given the opportunity to finally have a 'New Beginning.' I am so thankful to the Lord for His Favor.


Yay God!

Out Our Front Door

I love spring time! Since my trip I am still trying to get over the 'bug' I came down with .I have been spending my time either working or resting and still I am waiting to feel well.
Today I decided to enjoy the beauty breaking out all around me, so on my way to the grocery store took a few pictures of my surroundings.

This is the pleasant view when we open the front door. I love the tulips.


The front of the house seems to smile a welcome.


Sam likes to have his ears tenderly scratched. It seems to comfort both of us.

Rest

I am safely home and very happy to be with my little dog again. Now it is time for me to take a break from my blogging. I do not know for how long.

Wednesday

Since I have not been feeling very well, I rested a lot the last couple of days. Aila has been like glue to me the whole time. So today, we rested on the bottom bunk and watched 'Finding Nemo' on my laptop. That worked for us.

After dinner I told Anneka that I would go for a bike ride with her and Yvonne. She had asked me the other day, and I was not able, but I could not leave here without keeping my promise.




The smile on that child's face was radiant. When we got outside, Anneka said to me' Are you sure you know how to ride a bike Gramma?'I was sure and we had a nice ride.

Upon our return she says 'You did really good Gramma, you didn't fall once.'

So now I know my granddaughter is proud of me but also thinks I am one of the 'ancients'. I have certainly enjoyed my visit in spite of being under the weather.

Thursday finds me flying back to Toronto , a brief overnight with my other son and his lovely wife, then driving home on Friday to Sam and work in the evening.

I am very thankful to Yvonne and Jason for their love and hospitality to me this past week, and for all the cuddles and loves from the girls.

Tuesday

Today I am sick ... been away a year and have not been ill, now I have been hit with a bad cold...sniff...sniff...sneeze. Good night and may God bless and heal us.