Just seeing if I can upload video.
And I think I’ve got it.
If so I will upload some videos we take while on vacation. Hopefully quality will improve as we go.
I feel exhausted
And I guess it shouldn’t surprise me.
At 11pm last night I left the office leaving one little girl more comfortable and happier. I moved a very displaced tooth back to where it should have been before she crashed on her rollerblades. The tooth beside it had, unfortunately, departed permanently – no one knew where.
Came home to my son and family who were watching a movie. I was beat so went to bed. A few hours later my sleep was interrupted by the phone. I was in a deep deep sleep and woke up thinking that the phone was just ringing. But was it just a dream? By the time I was conscious it had stopped but I knew that being on call, it probably was not just a bad dream. So, I got up and just as I was checking the messages Eric called.
Auntie had fallen again and was on her way back to the hospital by ambulance. Waited up a bit and checked with Emergency – all was under control till morning and if not they would call.
This morning before church I spent some time with her, made it to church, Kieran’s seventh birthday party and then back up to the hospital.
Sat with my aunt who was mostly dozing – in and out of sleep – me as well as I sat waiting for some word. Finally – good news. Nothing appeared to have broken again. She was going back to the nursing home – this was around 6 pm. One last trip up to My St Joes to see her safely tucked back into her own bed.
Now I feel I am ready for sleep myself but it is only 8:30 and guests are still here. Chinese food has just arrived. Who knows when everyone will head back to their own homes. I think I’ll grab some food and go chill out in a quiet corner with my feet up.
Thanks to all who are keeping my auntie in their prayers. It seems a bit of a wonder that she did not break anything new. I was so anxious for her and for our own travel plans only a week away. Wondering what to do in a worst case scenario has sort of been tearing me apart on top of my fatigue. I hope this night is quiet.
Filed under Day to Day, Dental, Family
I sit here
and I ponder; how does one pass on values? I must pass on a practice. That is easy enough. We begin booking patients with the new guy and I cut back my hours so that if they need treatment, they make the next appointment with him.
But values and the uniqueness of the practice that is linked to how we care for our patients – that must be passed on too. And can it be? Is it learned by watching? Or is this something that is just there inside the individual?
Fortunately, I think I have some good material to work with. That is one of the reasons we took on this particular young guy.
I suspect there is no clear cut answer. But it is something I must work at answering.
So, I sit here and I ponder and pray that somehow it can be done.
Filed under Dental, Reflections
The Party
We had such a good time last evening. There were more than enough burgers for all and I still have a few bags of buns. There were veggies and salads and lots of dessert.
Best of all were the good friends. Two couples celebrating anniversaries and visiting friends (the Friesen’s)from out of town.
Sharon has some pictures posted over at her blog that are worth checking out.
I was trying out a little Flip video recorder but haven’t perfected that technique yet. And I have no idea how to post a video here. Not yet anyway.
Tonight was a party of another sort. We had our first Kid’s Club for kids from the neighbourhood around the church. Pizza! There was a pretty good group out. Not huge but maybe it is better to start out a bit small so we can handle it. I had the privilege of telling the story. We’ll see how it goes next week – story duty again. Stories with kids can be fun – or not. Tonight qualified as fun I think.
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Canada Day till now.
I am so glad that Canada Day showed up in the middle of the week this year! We had decided a long time ago to close the office on Friday giving us all a nice long weekend in the middle of summer.
I haven’t had time to relax like I have this weekend for a long time. I decided sort of at the last minute to drive out to Alberta to see the Friesen’s in The Field. Best decision I could have made. Good friends, good times and long stretches of quiet.
And see – I planted Lauralea’s garden. I think there is more gravel than top soil. We’ll see what grows.
It’s never too late? Hope the tomato plants survive. They were still looking a bit droopy this afternoon.
I also watched the cross raising.
Good use for an old fire truck. You could tell they are farmers though – no safety harnesses.
Mostly I read and rested.
My soul may have actually caught up with the rest of me. The winter months have had so much time devoted to studying. I’ve crammed lots of things into my brain but my soul sort of went a bit dry I think. I am feeling a bit like I can go back home now and give the last two weeks of work my best, finish organizing the travel in Europe and pack my bags for the Big Trip.
Filed under Day to Day, Gardening, Reading, Travels
Reflecting on an ordinary day
It was just an ordinary day at work. The morning was fine so I rode to work. It really is hardly far enough to count as exercise but I guess anything is better than nothing. So 6 minutes ride there and 6 minutes to get home. That left me with a good 45 minutes needed and not done. Finished that off on the exercise bike tonight since there was a huge storm this evening.
Well, maybe not so huge a storm in comparison to what I hear is brewing down in the south over the Gulf of Mexico. But here the sky was wild with clouds and it always makes me wonder if someplace near got hit hard by wind or hail.
Work really was quite ordinary today. No great crises. No emergencies or disasters. There are many times when I think I am not thankful enough for the ordinary days that I have.
It seems every day that I am letting someone know that in the fall I will only be in the office two days a week. I think that I am booking way into October for long procedures. I guess the time is coming to sit and evaluate what things I will give up doing. Our new associate is great to have around. I think he will do well and we’ll feel quite confident to move patients over to his care.
Well, now, it is time to get to bed. I could not get to sleep last night so I am super tired tonight. I am hoping for a peaceful and quiet night with a good rest.
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Filed under Day to Day, Dental
Back to the routines
First day back at work. Twas a very good full day too. And I am tired.
And a day of waiting for news about a friend’s surgery – and that did indeed go well. He had a lot of folks praying for him and we’ll keep that up till he’s backup on his feet again and then some as he recuperates and maybe does some cardiac rehab.
Had a visit after supper from the great Zaka. He had to come and pick up the things Grandma brought him from Chicago. And have supper. And ice cream. Then the boys discovered the hammock in the back yard and had a ball.
Then I recommenced my evening bike rides. Two weeks in Chicago did nothing form my weight loss program. Riding the Rotary Trail is so nice in the evening. The deer were out on the far side of the river too, coming down for their evening drinks I suppose. I love watching to see what wildlife will show up.
Filed under Day to Day, grandchildren
Visiting TO
Here I am sitting in Ronin’s room. He is asleep on the couch. The flight arrived on time but of course it is two hours later here than home so it is now past midnight.
Tomorrow we are supposed to go to the beach. It may rain but I think we are going anyway. It is so humid here that I’m not sure a little rain will be noticeable.
I have a whole day to spend with this branch of my family and I will savour every minute of it.
Filed under grandchildren, Travels
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