News Update

Another week has passed, and we have left the shore of the Pacific and are headed home. Tonight finds us on the shore of Lake Okanagan enjoying the gracious hospitality of John & Marion—thanks guys! We've enjoyed another fabulous week on the Island, and are definitely sorry to see it in our rearview mirror. I've been out golfing a few more times, but now look to be on hiatus for a few months! All told, I played 14 rounds at Qualicum ranging from 78 to 88. It was an easy course, par 70, slope 111, so my goal is +9, but I managed to make that only twice. The markets were difficult this week, and I lost value, but the month overall was great, and I'm on quota for the month and the year to date. I started the week watching the Scotties final, where my pick, Val Sweeting, once of Maryfield, lost to Manitoba's Jennifer Jones. The week ends with the opening of the Brier, so I'll be busy again next week! We are bringing Haaken back to Saskatchewan to reunite him with his parents. 

Eric/A started the week with a quick trip to Saskatoon for church and Costco. They enjoyed connecting with old friends. This weekend, Erica is pretending to be a lady and joining a ladies' retreat in Moose Jaw. So Eric is picking up Liam and heading to Regina for a men's retreat with Uncle Dave and Grandpa. Eric is exploring work opportunities in Saskatoon; meanwhile, new and interesting opportunities are proposed as part of his current employment. Liam is doing well at Caronport. They are glad to hear from him regularly. Haaken has completed his graduation requirements. His new computer arrived, and he is heading home while he waits to hear on his post-secondary applications. We pray he will soon get a response from Capilano University inviting him for an entrance interview. 

Erin and Kristian continue an overly exciting time in Regina. This morning she called with the latest story and video of Kristian's back covered with red spots—chicken pox?! Maybe. We're looking forward to catching up with them next week. 

Trav, Joanna and the crew are continuing to suffer through a bitter winter in TBay. Trav's hockey team won their final game and remain in first place, but other teams still have games to play so it's not assured yet. Otherwise they are all keeping warm and busy, and looking forward to our return so they can take off for a break! 

And that's about enough for this week.