News Update

Another week has passed on the shore of Lake Superior in my hometown. Wendy remains in Regina, helping with things around house and hospital there. Actually, she's away this weekend at a Ladies' Retreat on the shore of Kenosee Lake. Dad has gone through a few tests that have taxed his patience, especially when they restricted his diet! He's making progress; he is able to sit for long periods of each day and stand during his physio sessions. The incisions are healing, and he has had many of the staples removed. Also from Regina, we received the sad news of the passing or our cousin, Danielle. We grieve with the family. The memorial services are this weekend in Regina and Coderre. I've spent many hours this week watching the national women's curling championships. The final remains to be played tomorrow between BC and AB. It was a good week in the markets, and I have accumulated my monthly quota. I've had another appointment with my denturist, and the replacement partial plate is nearly ready. 

Eric/A and crew are struggling with too much snow and too few reliable vehicles in Kenora. We have little here, and the lawn is showing through already. They have cleared a rink on the river in front of their house, but the snow keeps coming and forcing more shovelling. And it's not just the skating rink, it's also the driveway and roads where they risk getting stuck in the snow each time they venture out. They are trying out snow tires on the car, as well as a replacement vehicle—a used CRV. We hope both trials turn out well. Haaken continues his preparations for a school play. 

Erin returned home on Monday evening. She had a nice weekend in Winnipeg. She is back to work as usual. Kristian had a good week at school, and is his usual helpful, cheerful self around the house. 

Trav, Joanna and crew returned from Disney World on Tuesday evening. They enjoyed their adventures down there, and they are back at work and school again. Trav's Penguins are playing well, but his Elks have suffered a couple of recent losses. 

And that's about it for this week. 

News Update

Another week has passed on the shore of Lake Superior in my hometown. Wendy is in Regina, so I'm trying to be chief cook and babysitter! The weather has been mild and what snow we have is shrinking. Apparently, January was the warmest on record, as we seem to have only had one week of winter so far. The markets have continued to bounce over Grecian concerns, but I managed to have a good week, and am about on par for where I should be at this point of the month. I've been back to the school buses this week and got caught up on my safety courses, so I'm ready to drive again if something short term comes up. We're still trying to work out our schedule, but the doctors in Regina are not giving us much of a hint on their schedule. Dad has been making progress, but there is now some concern over other health issues, so he endured a colonoscopy this week, and other tests are being considered. He gets bit of physio at the hospital, but we look forward to a more aggressive program of rehabilitation when he's ready for it. Being a frequenter of the hospital has allowed Wendy to catch up with our cousin, Danielle. The news is not good. Cancer has spread. This is not how it is supposed to be for such a young person; well, for any person as far as that goes. We hurt for that young family. The Canadian Women's Curling championship has begun, so I'll be busy in front of the TV for the next week!

Eric/A and crew have been clearing a rink in the river in front of their house. Actually, from the photo, I can't tell how big of a crew is involved in that job!

Erin and Kristian have had a good week. It's report card time, so Erin was in for the Parent-Teacher interviews. This is a long weekend, and she's gone to Winnipeg to visit with Mark. I'm babysitting Kristian and Sadie.

Travis, Joanna and crew are off to Disney World for a week, so I am  babysitting their dog, Mini, while they're away. 

And that's about it for this week.

News Update

Papa can now sit up!

Another week has passed on the shore of Lake Superior in my hometown. Wendy has left me; I know, some of you are noting your surprise that it lasted so long! In this case, she has flown to Regina via Toronto to be with her dad during his surgery. Imagine flying further east than the distance she wanted to get west! She calls every day, so I think we may still have a future! Dad had his surgery on Wednesday; by all accounts, it went well. He has begun the healing process, and daily physiotherapy. We are grateful for the progress so far, and excited over what is yet to come. Otherwise, we continue to play it by ear, not knowing the schedule or whether she will come home, or I will drive out to Regina. The weather here has continued to be mild; we are glad to be having an easy winter so far. The Greeks have continued to plague the markets, so it hasn't been a good week on the investment front. I have been busy preparing a two-part presentation on Marriage to be preached to the congregation beginning on the 19th. Wendy's days are spent in shopping, meal-preparation and hospital visits. She's very good at these assignments! I had a meeting with my denturist on Tuesday. He has prepared the metal form for my new partial plate. He checked out colour samples; now, he will begin setting some teeth. 

Eric/A have been busy with birthday celebrations this week as each of the boys has a birthday in early February. 

Erin keeps busy with work. She has been suffering with neck and back pain this week. She thinks it's the flu. I think she should check out some other possibilities. Kristian has had a good week at school. He got his report card on Friday; it declared that he was doing well. 

Trav's team lost the championship game of the weekend tournament, but otherwise have continued their winning ways with two convincing wins in league play, this week. His work goes well, and he has heard of some developments on the office search front—a new location is being considered. Joanna keeps busy with work and kids. Still they found time to have us over for supper on Sunday. Thanks guys! 

And that's about it for this week. 

News Update

Another week has passed and we have returned to the shore of Lake Superior and my hometown. Despairing of getting a date for Dad's surgery, we finally left on Wednesday from Regina, only to be informed, before we were two hours east, of his surgery date! He is due for the bionic man installation next Wednesday morning. Wendy has been very busy since we got home as she must complete the year end on the church books and prepare tax receipts. She plans to fly back to Regina on Monday evening. I've had a good week on the investment front. My coughing has almost ceased, and that's a relief. Wendy has begun to cough, and that's not a good thing.

We spent Wednesday night with Eric/A and the boys in Kenora. The leaky pump has been replaced, and the piping has been repaired to the suite. Eric also replaced the heat tape, and we hope it will work well. It is Liam's birthday today, and Haaken's next week. 

Erin and Kristian have been taking care of things at home while we were away, but it appears the fridge is quitting, so we'll need to replace that. Kristian is doing well at school and in speech therapy. 

Trav, Joanna and Andrew were over this afternoon. The Elks are in another tournament this weekend. They have completed the pool games this afternoon, and are in the playoffs tomorrow. 

And that's about it for this week.