News Update

Another week has passed and we have wandered from the shore of Lake Superior to the shore of Lake Wascana to the shore of the North Saskatchewan River. Thus when I awoke on Boxing Day, I took note of the temperatures: Prince Albert -31; Regina -21; Thunder Bay -1. Hmm, as Haaken observed once, "I think we've made a mistake!" Today we began retracing our steps and are now in Regina with Dad & Dave. Bern, Alicia & Logan are here. Rich was here when we arrived, so the complete set of siblings was together for a nice moment! Christmas was wonderful—I have tried to teach my children that generosity is an expression of faith and an example of Godliness. So, it is heartening to note and experience their generosity to me, to each other and to their friends and neighbours! Thank you, my children! The markets were only open part time this week, but the US markets pushed dramatically forward to record levels, and the TSX made some gains, although it remains in the red for the month. I was able to make quota this week, so that's encouraging. Sport's brains are dedicated to hockey during the break as we focus on the World Junior Hockey Championships. Canada is always one of the favourites, but hasn't won the gold in about five years. Go Canada, Go! 

Eric/A and boys hosted us for Christmas dinner in Prince Albert. It was good to see the Bailey family all together in one place. It was good to be with them. The turkey dinner with all the fixings was delicious. Time over games, puzzles and other entertainment was precious. They still have some activities to undertake during the break, including a trip to BC. 

Erin, Kristian & Sadie were also up in Prince Albert for Christmas, so we enjoyed time with them. They rode back to Regina with us. Now we look forward to some time with them before we head west.

Christmas season started with Travis, Joanna, Gemma and Andrew in TBay. Given the mild weather it was easy to accommodate our standard steak barbecue for Christmas dinner. We also enjoyed gift exchange and the unusual generosity I've noted already. Now they remain in place to continue with their work and school and to care for the place while we're away over the next several months. 

And that's about enough for this week.