A Fun Time

There were presents for the Birthday Girl



There was drama! And Cake !




An evening by the toasty warm fire pit roasting marshmallows , a big hit with everyone.


Lots of smiles and love .


I am blessed !

Ottawa in the Morning


Zoe and I are heading to Ottawa in the morning to help Anneka celebrate Birthday # 9 on May 24th!

I can hardly believe it's been nine years since the moment I first held her in my arms and my heart actually leapt for joy . Yay God !! Where has the time flown to I wonder ?

Oh What a Savior !

Our Savior kneels down & gazes upon the darkest acts of our lives. But rather than recoiling in horror, He reaches out in kindness & says, ''I can help with that, if you want''.

Read this at the uprising


I just love having such a Savior, is He not so very Wonderful ?

Oh Oh !

For anyone who was ever a fan of All Creatures Great and Small, either the book or the T.V. Series, you will remember fondly Tricky Woo, the little Pekingese,who occasionally suffered from the ailment called 'Flop Bot'.

"Oh Mr. Harriett , Tricky's gone 'Flop Bot' again."



Well , sad to say, it seems that Zoe may have the same ailment. Not a serious thing, and may mean a slightly unpleasant trip to the vet if it continues. She walks a few steps and sits her bottom down or very nearly walks sideways with her bottom seeming to sway dangerously toward her front all on its own. She sits there and looks up at me as if trying to understand what the heck is happening.

Ah! The life of a dog eh ?

Rainy Saturday Visit

Today Zoe and I decided to take a drive to visit an old friend who sadly now is in a nursing home about an hour and a half east and south of my city.

Zoe seems to love the car ride, no matter where we are going. I love her company.



The photo below I took to show what some of the ladies were doing and seem to do every day.



This little sweetheart was very happy to have her photo taken even though 'my hair isn't done'.



Others are not afraid to let their face tell the story .



There are jigsaw puzzles for those who feel up to the challenge.



Lillian and I did manage to have a lovely visit. The fact that this is her life now breaks my heart , but that's another story.



On the drive home I spotted fields of Trillium the official provincial flower of Ontario . It is actually illegal to pick them. So I settled for a picture. I haven't seen one of these flowers since I was a teenager.



Someone once said 'gettin' old ain't for sissies'. Did you ever wonder how you will find your life as you are 'waiting for God'?

Makes me wonder... Wheel chairs, diapers, lonliness , locked in , comfortless sometimes even mindless. Is it all really 'just like a minute' here on earth in the view of Eternity ? Makes me wonder , even if it is.

Sometimes a day really is as a thousand years. I am glad Jesus holds my days in His Hands....that helps in my wondering.

Happy 10th. Anniversary IHOP

The Prayer Room IHOP



The Fire On The Altar Shall Never Go Out






My second favorite seat



My very favorite seat ! I felt like I had finally come home.

'You won't relent until You have it all, My heart is Yours.'




My favorite worship leader.



My favorite teacher at FSM.

My time immersed in IHOP was most precious. I wonder if I will ever get to return.

Spring In The City

Around my little town there are many sources of water providing a rich environment for the needs of the local wildlife who choose to summer here.

The Trent Canal, Otonabee River, Little Lake , Lake Chemong just to name a few.

Recently while taking Zoe for her morning walks, we have noticed a solitary pair of ducks walking around the apartment property. The female dutifully following the male closely .

This morning, they slowly waddled across the busy street to a large dirty puddle recently formed from the rain.

They glided into the water, took a drink ,(I guess they don't mind the mud) and the male quickly and efficiently 'got busy' with the female, totally submerging her under the water.

I reminded myself ... Hey ! They're ducks, heads under water for extended periods...no problem .

It only took a moment and they were both shaking it off and enjoying a complete bath in the temporary pool. It will be fun to see the results of their encounter waddling around behind them.

Ah yes, spring is definitely in the air these days, and very welcome indeed.