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May 3, 2008 · 12:00 am

So, we’re a little bit late

It was declared to be Tartan Day to honor our Scottish heritage on April 6.  Well, some of us (not me) have some Scottish heritage.  PA is just a bit late since Apr. 6th did not work out for the local Scots.  Tonight, 7:30 at Rivier Academy there will be much playing of the pipes and drums as well as some other orchestrations. 

So, off I go lugging my bass.  Playing a few tunes to lighten our northern isolation.

 

It was a good day today.  Talking with my spiritual director was good.  Came away feeling a whole lot less frustrated with my life – with life in general.  Seems I am not the only one to have become frustrated with living in between stages of life.

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April 30, 2008 · 4:44 am

hello out there…

I now have Skype. 

Before he left, Asen installed it for me so that when the time comes I can talk to my daughter and grandson and see them.  Glad he was here to help get it all set up.

Tomorrow early Asen leaves for the long drive east to Toronto to find an articling position as he begins his career in law.  Hope he finds something good.  He is a smart guy.

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April 29, 2008 · 6:08 pm

Biking

Biked to work for the first time this year.  My legs need to gain some muscle I think.  Couldn’t get above third gear.  The head wind this morning was cold but biking home tonight should be easier and warmer.

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April 28, 2008 · 11:11 pm

Full house

Over the weekend, I had all my littlest grandchildren around.  I love them but it made for a busy weekend.  I do believe I was so tired that I felt sort of sick. 

Last night Kieran – one of the not so little ones – was having trouble sleeping.  He has bad dreams that keep him from wanting to go to sleep.  So he came down and we were talking about it.  It reminded me of the nights my dad would come in to my bedside and pray for me when I was frightened.  So that’s what Kieran and I did.  He does not have a very clear concept of God.  He wasn’t so sure about having this God person around that he could not see.  But It seemed to make some sense that God cared for us and that he could depend on God to protect him.  So he let Grandma pray for him.

I think he slept.  He was up for breakfast when I was leaving for work.  

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April 26, 2008 · 2:31 am

Who would have thought

… that putting together a worship service was such a chunk of work!

I think we are ready.  Tomorrow the B team (B is for best) gets together to practice.  Sort of a trial run for me since I haven’t led worship for ages.  Getting things together for a service in my past meant choosing a few songs that the sole pianist would then play.  For a worship team things are a bit different.  We need music with chords as well as notes.  It needs to be in acceptable keys – so that the musicians do not have to struggle with 4 flats or something and so that our creaky voices do not have to reach unattainable heights.  Then to get all the words and stuff to the helpers who put it on the computer and round up a sound guy for Sunday.

And it all needs to come together in a way that will bring praise and honor to God – who is after all, the one we are preparing this for and to whom we want the attention to be given.  So I do not want to mess up.  I want it to focus attention on the one we are worshipping. 

It has given me a new appreciation for the wonderful people who do this week after week and seem to pull everything together effortlessly.  I know that it is a good piece of work.  I think that my usual role of playing is a whole lot more simple. 

Can hardly wait for next Sunday when I am back to my simpler task.

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April 23, 2008 · 8:51 pm

Happy Day!

It was a very happy day when my baby came into my world at the age of 2 and a half. 

Today she turns 19.  She is a young woman of great potential – although she may not feel like it – being in the middle of exams to wrap up her first year at university.

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Sara – Happy Birthday.  I love you lots.

Tonight, all the Lanoie women of Prince Albert are gathering at the best restaurant in PA to celebrate.  That was her request.  Sara will likely order her first alcoholic drink in a restaurant.  A big deal at her age!  She loves to celebrate in style!  And so we will.

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April 18, 2008 · 12:52 pm

Break up

This morning the ice is moving in the river.

 

But they say one last storm of the winter is header our way.  Minor set back I guess.  Spring is on its way – if not here already.

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April 17, 2008 · 6:05 pm

Seeing God in hundreds of ways

I’ve been reminded this week of how much I need to stop and reflect on the places I have seen God in my day.  I have a tendency to just live without thinking.  Discouragement comes too easily if I do not look for God’s blessings in my day.  He transforms my routines into opportunities to serve him when I begin to pay attention.

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April 16, 2008 · 4:12 pm

Psalm 138

A portion of this Psalm was part of the reading in my daily devotional time today. 

Psalm 138
A psalm of David.

1 I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart;
      I will sing your praises before the gods.
2 I bow before your holy Temple as I worship.
      I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness;
   for your promises are backed
      by all the honor of your name.
3 As soon as I pray, you answer me;
      you encourage me by giving me strength.

4 Every king in all the earth will thank you, Lord,
      for all of them will hear your words.
5 Yes, they will sing about the Lord’s ways,
      for the glory of the Lord is very great.
6 Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble,
      but he keeps his distance from the proud.

7 Though I am surrounded by troubles,
      you will protect me from the anger of my enemies.
   You reach out your hand,
      and the power of your right hand saves me.
8 The Lord will work out his plans for my life—
      for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever.
      Don’t abandon me, for you made me.

Parts of the Psalm stuck in my mind – "your promises are backed by all the honor of your name"  And I call on this promise in these days as friends struggle through some really tough issues.

Then the last bit, "The Lord will work out his plans for my life—
      for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever."  really seems right for me at this time.  It is hard to be hoping for changes, not having them realized, waiting to see what is the next step for me. 

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April 13, 2008 · 3:22 am

Another one of those firsts for the season

Went out for my first ride this afternoon.  Returned a video and got a bit more exercise than I bargained for.  I wonder if I will be stiff tomorrow?  Well, it is time to start riding on a regular basis I think.  Gotta do my bit for the eco-system.  IT should pay off in fewer inches as well as less Co2 emissions. 

The ride, in spite of having to take it easy, was nice and the day was perfect. 

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