Thursday Morning

Guess what? It is snowing outside again. Guess I have to realize that I live in Edmonton Alberta. Oh well it will get nice some day right? Wendy is sleeping and here I am at this stupid old computer blogging. There is a million other things I should be doing but thats another story. I have an appointment with Pastor Art at 1:35pm. today. I need something new for our men's group we finished The Wild at Heart Epic. That was good and the guys really liked it. We have 9 guys in our men's group and we meet every Wed. at my house at 7pm. Any of you guys interested in joining us for the evening (ya All come on). The Lord started this group in 1992 right after I came home from a Promise Keepers meeting. Remember I was the guy who was never going to lead a group. So I thought but the LORD had other plans. We have had many guys come and go and many have their own men's group going now.
Pray that the roads will stay nice. This afternoon we are going to go to Blackfalds and stay there and come home Sunday evening. I might even cook a Turkey on Sat. or Sunday. Who knows eh? Sounds like fun and probably cheaper then eating out right? I love visiting my kids. My niece Cassie is coming with us. Then next week we are going to Lethbridge for 4 days to see Tanya, Tom and the little ones(Sorry Adriana) but you'll always be my Little one right? She is getting so big. A beautiful little lady. Well I should get going and do something. I still got the million things to do right? I Pray you will all have a great day.

Wed. evening

Hi everybody. We today has been a busy but unsettled day for me. Seems that no mater what I do I a bit unsettled. Who know why??? Well this morning I bowled with the Senior league and did not to bad. I61, 209 and 202. Not bad for and old goat eh? Then after bowling I went to lunch with Henk and Mat. Henk and Mat used to work together but haven't seen one and other for about 12 or 15 years. After lunch I took Henk home to St Albert and then came home and tried to do some work in the shop but that didn't work so I went shopping at Safe way as we needed a few things like Ice cream and things like that eh? You know things we needed. Oh well guess there is no fooling you guys. Any way then it was home and getting ready for our men's group to night. I baked a cake last night for them so now you see why I needed the Ice Cream. Good plan eh? Hope you all have a great day. And you blogger keep on blogging.

Monday Morning

Wow! It is snowing outside and thats not good but guess I have some good news anyway. My daughter Kristy just sent me an e-mail saying that YWAM has received some of their forms and they will soon get a firm answer from them. It sure is exciting to hear about Kristy and Bob applying to go to Africa on a YWAM DTS for 6 months. That is nice but that is a long ways away. But if God sends them there who am I to question. I sure will miss them. Then I will have one daughter in Chile and another in Africa. (Don't even think about it Tanya) Your far enough away as it is. I miss you every day. I really enjoyed the time we had together last week. We'll be down there next week and spend 3 or 4 days. It is awesome how God works in our lives. I really miss Mandy and Jorge. Oh and my niece Cassy is applying to go with YWAM to Chile in September too. So what am I doing sitting here, maybe I should be applying for something.(Sigh) The last mission trip for me was 2005 to Poland. I find that when I go on mission trips or just anywhere for more than 2 days I miss my sweetheart (Wendy). Last year I went to Flordia to see my sister for 2 weeks and that is too long to be away from her. I hadn't seen my sister for 7 or 8 years so it was good to see her.
My family will soon be spread all around the world. I will then need this old computer to keep in touch with them eh?
Well it's off to the bowling alley to bowl with some of my old Senior buddies. Well have a great day and remember God is Good. God Bless you all.

Sunday Afternoon

Sunday afternoon and all is well. I am just waiting for my sweetheart to come home from work. Sure did miss her today.
Well lets see this morning got up and got ready for church as usual and at 9am. I left for church. Had a coffee with some friends at the church and at 9:30 went to service. After service I had to count. W have an awesome team on the first Sunday of the month. We finished about 1:30pm.
Came home got some lunch and went down stairs and practiced playing for about 2 hours. then got on this old computer and did a bit of Blog searching. Seems not everyone up dates on the weekend. Including me. (Sigh). Did a bit of looking at some of our pictures of our grand kids. They sure are cute. I have this beautiful picture of one of my Grand daughters( the oldest one) on my computer as a screen saver. Maybe I'll share it with you all. Well didn't do much today so can't blog much eh? Hope and pray that you all have a great day.

Friday March 30, 2007

Today Wendy made breakfast and then it was off to do some shopping. I really like it when she is home with me. We started at Wall mart just to get a few things. Daaaaaaaa. They had can good on sale for .67 cents so guess we got a bit carried away. Peaches and Cream Corn, Cut Green Beans, Peas and Cream style Corn. Then after we got what was on our list we headed to Pak Mail and mailed some stuff to Mandy and Jorge. It is really nice and warm out today but a bit cloudy. We are going to some friends of our for lunch ( Irene and Vern). They want to see all the pictures we took when we were in Chile.
I have a few projects to finish in my shop and then a couple of small jobs that people want done so guess I 'll be buys for a few days. I guess that will make the time go fast but wait I don't want it to go so fast . Oh well I guess it is all in how you look at it eh? I enjoy working with wood so if it's fun why not.I called the Dr. office yesterday but the lady said it may take a couple of weeks to set everything up with the surgeon. I know Wendy is a bit impatiant but what can you do Well just talked to Mandy on MSN so better get ready and go to lunch. Should practice my Haarmonica when we get back. We just did the Tulip Festable at The Mutart on Sunday. We got a good picture of the boys. For those who don't know I'm the second one on the left. With the real pretty shoes. Ha ha

Monday March 26, 2007 Good News, Bad News.

Hi everyone. Guess it's about time I updated this old Blog eh? Well as you all know Wendy and I went to Chile for 3 weeks and had a wonderful time. Watched our youngest daughter get married again for the Second time to the same man. They were married on Nov. 4th. 2006 at Beulah Alliance church and then in Chile for Jorge family on March 10th. 2007. We met all of Jorge family and friends. They are a lovely family and we enjoyed getting to know the all.
Well before we left I went to the Hospital and they did a biopsy of my prostate. The doctor was going to call us and give us the results before we left but he didn't. Smart doctor because the news wasn't good and it probably would have ruined our trip. When we got home there was a few messages on the phone to call him as soon as we could. The bad news is that I have Prostate Cancer. The good news is that we caught it at an early stage and the doctor says there is a very good chance of cure. Being uneducated on the whole thing we felt so inadequate and confused on which of the 3 options the doctor gave us. (2 types of radiation or surgery). There are some brutal side effects for all 3. We made an appointment with our GP and he walked us through the whole thing and looked at all the pro's and con's of the 3. Because I have IBS and take medicine for that our GP recommended surgery. So that's the way we are going to go. I would just ask you all for your prayers as we go through this thing in the next few weeks. I realize that it is all in Gods hands. If God has more for me to do here on earth he won't let anything happen to me and I trust Him with all my heart. God has been so good to our family and I know he will continue. I feel great and don't have any of the symptom's. So that the NEWS in a nut shell. (A large nut shell eh?) Just pray that God will give my 3 daughters, 3 son in-laws, grandchildren and my beautiful wife Wendy peace of mind as we go through this.
So what is this weeks challenge Tanya. We are all waiting. Is it the letter F, cause I have a lot of FUNKEY things around the house. Ha ha
Oh! I almost forgot. We had a wonderful weekend with Tanya,Tom,all the grandkids and Kristy and Bob. It was a house full but I loved it. I have the greatest family and I love them all.
Today I bowled and did really good for and old fellow. ( 204,201 and 172 ) not bad eh?

Friday Morning

I woke up to the sound of little feet this morning. Haven't heard that in a little while. We have Tanya and Tom and the 4 little ones here. They sure do brighten up a home. My floors are covered with toys and the kids are having a ball. It is good to see all the toys being used and even the toys look happier. We have a closet 10ft. wide and 8ft. high filled with old toys the girls had. They got here Wed. evening about 9:30pm. Yesterday we all went to the Mall to Fantacy Land and the kids had lots of fun and rides. Then we came home had supper and after the kids went to bed Tanya,Tom, Wendy and I watched a movie.It was fun. I love it when the house is full of people and kids. Kristy and Bob are coming up tonight for the week end. Ya-hoooo. Got a busy day ahead of us so I should get going. I have a doctors appointment at 11 and then I'm sure the kids will have lots of things to do.Will try to keep you up to date with all the happenings.

Friday Morning

Hi everyone we are back from Chile. I feel like I should have my seat belt buckled up after all that flying. We had a wonderful time and it was kind of hard saying good by but we did it. It was good to get home. 3 weeks is a long time. My dog sure is happy we got back so that is good. She didn't forget us anyway.She is a bit of a pest now as she follows me every wheres I go she is right on my heel. Wendy had to go to work this morning (sigh). I miss her already as we have been together every day for the last 3 weeks. It was fun. Oh well someone has to make some money so we can go again eh? Maybe I'll get some time tomorrow and tell you guys all about our trip. It was a beautiful wedding. Wendy is working on getting all the picture together. She averaged over 100 pictures a day so she has a few to go thru eh? Chile is beautiful and saw quite a bit of it. Would have liked to seen more but ran out of 2 things (Time and Money) ha ha. Have a great day and love you all.

Friday March 9,2007

Hi everyone. Just 3 more days and then we are flying home.(sigh) Not sure I ´m ready to go home just yet but guess I have not chioce. Well I must say we have had a lot of fun and this morning I went with Jorge and his dad to a market that was really different than any thing we have in Edmonton. Fresh fish of all kinds and every kind of meat you would want.We bought some of both for the party that we are going to have after the wedding inYumbel at Jorge´s grandpa´s cabin. I hear that there is going to be about 30 people there. It will be in the evening after the wedding. I think they have over a 100 people coming to the wedding. The place is beautiful and if the weather is good it is going to be outside right near the ocean and beautiful beach. Jorge´s Dad and Mom have been so nice to us. I´m going to miss being treated like someone real important. Well we have done lots of things and seen some real beautiful country.We have been white water rafting, horse back riding, seen lots of beautiful lakes and been to 2 different hot springs. I went down the water slide at the last one. Oh remind me to tell you about the roads to the Hot springs. We bowled again yesterday and I bought a new suite and tie that Jorge picked out. Well you know me and colors??????? Mandy and Wendy wanted me to get a blue tie but Jorge said no a yellow was better and then went on to prove it. haha. Well got to go to the spa and the to get a massage??? Never did that before either. haha Kristy I hope you found the papers you need. Mum thinks that she gave all of them to you before. Glad to hear that Tanya and all her family is getting better. Well Tuesday is fly- day. See you Wed. Love you all and miss you a whole bunch. Wish you were all here to see Chile but when we get back Mum has about 1000 pictures for you to go thru. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Jorge is putting together a video for tomorrow about him when he was a kid. Just between me and you he´s still a kid but don´t tell him I said that . Hahaha. Just watching them (Mandy and Jorge) they were made for each other. He sure fits right into our family. We have had so much fun with them. See you all soon. Love you all.
Dad and Mum

Wed. March 7.2007

Hi everyone. We are having a ball here in Chile. Having a bit of trouble with my Spanish but am learning some new words. We went travelling last Friday and got back home here in Concepcion. We went first to Jorge´s Grandpa´s cabin and stayed for one night. We had a BBQ there with his uncle Marco and his wife. Then we went south to a little village called Villarrica. We stayed there for 4 nights. We went to some hot springs and drove around to see the area..the weather was nice but rained one morning. Mum took lots of pictures. About 100 a day so you will have lots to see and it will be easier than me trying to write it all out. We went to another town called Pucon for another day. We got back here on Tuesday late in the afternoon. We had lunch at his uncle Marco´s home. The country is beautiful. Lots of big trees. Today Mandy and Mum got their hair done and Jorge got his cut. Everyone is getting ready here for the wedding on Saturday. Jorge´s family is so nice. They treat us like we´re someone special. We are staying at his grandpa´s house and his grandma is so sweet. He has a lovely family . We will meet more of them on Saturday at the wedding. Jorge and I went shopping while Mandy and Mum got their hair done and I bought a couple of mate cups and pipes. They have fed us so well I think I have gained a few pounds already. Last night his sisters Paulina and Carolina and his dad played for us. The girls play the mandolin and his dad plays the guitar. Only a few more days here and then we are headed home. (Sigh) It is going to be hard to leave but we have had a real good time. Love you all and will see you soon.
Dad

Hi everyone. Well it´s still hard to believe that we are here in Chile. We are fine and things are going real well. We went to see some boats at the Navy base andsome Seals and then went downtown here in Concepcion and had a complato ( big hot dog with all the trimings). Then we let for Pichilemu and met with Mandy and Jorge´s leaders. Oh on the way we stopped at Torroes winery. That was fun.( bought some wine) Then we went house hunting and they found a beautiful little cabin that they are going to rent. We went downtown and walked around and both Mum and I got sunburned. We only spent about and hour on the beach but that was all we need I guess. The sun seems to be much hotter here. The people at the base were so nice. We went out for dinner ad then went back to our cabin and then we left on Sunday morning for our 6 hour drive home. Last night we went for pizza and then walked around and went to the bank. Then Jorge took us on a mini tour of Concepcion. Joege Mom and dad and his sisters are so nice. We are staying with his grandpa and grandma right next door to his dad. They are such a sweet coiuple. Today Mandy and mumand Jorge´s mom are going downtown to do women things and Jorge and I are going to do some men things. Haha.

I am in Chile Now

Hi everyone. Can you believe it here I am in Chile. We arrived here this morning about 10.30am. We left yesterday afternoon and drove to Blackfalds and took Madison to the kennels then went to Kristy and Bob´s for supper and we stayed with them until 3:00am then they took us to Edmonton airport. When we went out to start the car at 3 am. guess what? The car wouldn´t start and we had to unload everything to Bob´s car then go. We had a good but tiring trip because it was so long. We left Edmonton at 6 am. on Tueday morning and got here on Wed. morning at 10:30 am. We didn´t sleep but we sure ate a lot. Mandy and Jorge picked us up at the airport and we came home to Jorge´s family. We met his Mum, Dad and 2 sisters and his grandpa and his grandma. Wonderful people. They made us feel so welcome. We were served a beautiful lunch about 1:00pm then we went downtown and saw some of the small stores and came back to his Dad´s home for more to eat. Will probably have an early night as both of us are a bit tired.

My Thursday

Wendy got home at 7 and went to bed and I got up. Crazy life eh? I called a friend (Nelsen Rust) who just had another stroke and I took him out for coffee. He was all excited about going for coffee. Guess he hasn't done much since his stroke. This is the second one for him but he seems to be doing okay. He is 3 years older than me. Then I came home and cleaned out my garage and shed of all the bottles and cans. Can you believe it I have about $60.00 worth of bottles and cans. My poor little Ranger is totally full. A lot of the bottles were from Mandy's wedding. Then I went over to the bowling ally and pre bowled for next week. Did pretty good. First game was 180, second was 185 and the last was 210. The boys well be proud of me I hope. Then I came home and watched a bit of CSI with Wendy before she went to work. Then I went and picked up our Meds. for the trip. The lady scared me and said it was $666.00 but added it only cost me $82.00. Good thing we have insurance that pays most of that. If I had to pay that we wouldn't be able to go on a trip for sure. Just shows how God supplies thing for us eh? Then I got a call that Ralph McQueen's Dad is in the hospital so I e-mailed all the guys in the men's group so they are all praying for him. Had some supper , played a bit on the Harmonica and then fell asleep on the couch for about 2 hours. Now I'm wide awake and I should be going to bed. (Sigh)

Wednesday Morning

Wow it has been about a week since I posted . How time flies even when you not having fun. Well I still haven't heard from the doctor yet about the test so maybe no news is good news. I am going to bowl this morning at 9am. Boy is it cold here -20 degrees. I just had to go out and put the garbage out as I missed him last week. We took Mandy and Jorge to the airport on Monday so it has been quiet and sad around here for the last couple of days. Mattie keeps wining at the bedroom door waiting for Jorge to come out. Mandy and Jorge were home last night and they were on MSN for about 35 minutes. We have a web cam so I could see them and talk to them as well. The connection was real good. It sure is cheaper than a phone call. Well I have lots of things that I have to do today so I had better get started. Maybe if you have time you can pray that the doctor will give me good news. I feel real good so that should be a good sign eh?? Got a few songs I should practice today as we are making a new CD soon. Have a great day. Here is a picture of the three of us and Mandy taken a while back. As you can see the boys are playing large harmonicas.

Wed. What a Day

To start off with I had to go to the hospital at 9:45 to do some prostate test. (Not fun) Then I came home and veged out for the rest of the day. Didn't really feel like doing to much. Then Mandy made dinner for us. She is really getting to be a good cook. Tonight she made chicken in a sauce that was just awesome and some rice with peppers and garlic. It was all too good. I ate too much. Then at 7pm. our men's group showed up. I have a men's group that's meets every Wed. evening. We started it back in 1992 and is still going. We have about 8 or 9 guys every week. What an awesome bunch of God loving men they are. The all love the Lord and their love for each other is just so neat. It has been fun just watching them grow over the years. Just hearing them talk about the people they meet and the people they tell about Jesus it just blows me away and the way they pray for each other many times brings tears to my eyes. Every time we meet it's such a blessing.
Wendy is working and won't be home until 7 am.(Sigh)Wish she didn't have to work but she just loves what she does so that's a good thing.
I didn't get to bowl today because of the hospital thing. (Sigh)Well I guess I have to think about Tanya's new challenge (Motion) how do you take a picture about motion????? Oh well sounds like fun eh? Have a great day all.

Monday

This morning we all went to breakfast with the Seinors at the A&W at Mayfield Common. Then I came home did a bit on the computer and then off to bowl. Wendy,Mandy and Jorge went to CosTco and I went to Ed's. Boweled better than usual. 182,200, 230 and 208.
Bob and Kristy are coming up tonight. Bob just called and wanted to know if I could build a toy box. I guess one of his friends is looking for toy box of some sort. Tomorrow I have to go to help a couple with their dryer and then on Thursday I have too go give a fellow and estimate on a ceiling and on Friday I have to go see a guy about some shelf's. Guess I'll be busy for a few day's eh?

Sunday afternoon

Today started off being busy at the Church. I had and interview at 10 then service. After that I sat and talk with some friends and then it was home and make lunch. Last night we were at Ed and Betty Giesbrecht for a beautiful supper and we chatted until about 10:15 and came home. Betty made Salmon in a loaf with rice and mushrooms and it was really good. The loafs were really large so we got to bring some home. That was my lunch today. Then I practiced on the harmonica's for about 2 hours. Getting ready for a gig at The Lynwood Seniors Home. We have to play on the 9Th of Feb. with The Harmonika Rascals. Tomorrow it breakfast with the Seniors and then I go bowling at Ed's. Mandy and Jorge will be home tomorrow from Lethbridge. It has been really quiet around here with just Wendy and I and our little black friend Madison. She is pretty good company. Well it is getting late so I should go make something for supper. Have a great day.

Saturday Jan. 27, 2007

Where did the week go? My how time fly's weather your having fun or not. Kristy and Bob came up last night. Bob's Grandfather passed away so they came up last last night and stayed with us. They are going home this afternoon and then coming back on Tuesday. I think the funeral is on Wed. afternoon. It's a sad time for Bob.
Well can you believe it I went to the movies again last night. 2 movies in 2 days. That got to be a real record for me. I am not a movie person but I did enjoy both of them. We saw Deja-vue and A Night in the Museum. Wendy had to go back to work this morning. Wish she didn't have to work. We had fun for 4 days so that was good. Tonight we are going to some old friends for supper at 7pm. Kristy and Bob and I went to Happs for breakfast then to Moore's and Bob bought a suit. They are now headed for Spruce Grove and then back to Blackfalds.
I should try to take some pictures for the 20 questions that we are supposed to do on the Photo Challenge. Not sure I am going to be able to take a picture for each question but then again it is a challenge eh? It sure is quiet here with Mandy and Jorge gone and Wendy back at work. Just me and Maddie here and she don't talk just wines. Haha

Thursday

Well here it is Thursday and the last time I wrote was Last Friday. Must be getting old and lazy eh? Oh well things like that will happen I guess. I have been fairly busy. I bowled on Monday and then again on Wed. I have been bowling way over my head.Monday I had 170,199 and 202 and then on Wed. I bowled 171,199 and 203. My average now in the league is 182, not bad for and old fellow. Oh I just hurt my arm patting myself on the back eh?
Mandy and Jorge are probably in Blackfalls by now. Wendy and I just had supper and are going to a movie. I've seen more movies in the past 2 weeks that I have seen in the last 5 years. haha. Wendy wants me to go see another one that they saw the other night. Maybe tomorrow. Well I should go get ready to go to the movies with Wendy. At least we are doing things together eh? She is kind of cute you know and I think I'll keep her.Well I should go check the Blog Challenge and see who has put what on there.

January 19, 2007

Well today looks like another busy one for me. I have to get dressed in a few minutes in our new Shirts and vest and go play with The Harmonika Rascals in Sherwood park for some sienors. Then tomorrow we have to play at a funral in Stoney Plain from 1 to 2 pm. Got up early and went to Tim's for coffee at 6am. came home and called Tanya because I hadn't seen her on the blog or heard from her on the phone so thought that she might be sick. Guess she has just been real busy and tired. I know the feeling some times but I can go take a nap because I don't have 4 or 5 little one to keep me awake. But she is fine, just tired I guess. Anyway got to talk to the grandkids for a while too. They sure do brighten up Grandpa's day. Sure do love them little ones and the big ones too.Well guess I should get going or I'll be late and (I Hate To Be LATE). I would sooner be and hour earlier thatn to be a minute late. Don't ask my why but that's how it is. Well I'm gone .
Love you all bye 4 now.