Blessings Received!

Another week has passed, and we remain on the shore of Lake Wascana in the middle of the prairies. We got good news on Monday and Tuesday as both Erin and Kristian got their covid test results. We delivered Thanksgiving dinner to their door on Monday, and after the negative readings, we were able to have our Thanksgiving supper together on Tuesday. A recent schedule called for us to leave on Tuesday (12th), but we've been delayed, mainly due to the hospitalization of Dad. Richard has become the point person on that situation. Dad was moved from Emerg up to the ward, but the ward had a covid outbreak, so visitors are not allowed. Richard was designated at the only one with access. Dad has undergone a lot of testing, but without definitive results, so we still don't know what happened last week. His speech has improved, but remains problematic. His physio testing reveals some progress, but he is unable to perform as he could before the incident. The current plan is that he could be released to a convalescent care home next week. Much physical and occupational therapy will be needed to prepare him to return home. In the meantime, Wendy has completed her painting at Erin's. She has also completed the curtain project here. I cleaned up my jobs over at Erin's, and hanged the curtains here.

Nice work!

Wendy has redecorated the guest room, including repairing and painting—looking good in there! The weather has been cool and damp all week, but has turned nice for the weekend, so I was able to get out to the course one more time today, but it was closed and locked—can I take a hint? The markets have gradually turned things around and are back to making records once again. I have started to buy back in, and had a great week of gains. The divisional round of playoffs have concluded, and I managed to pick two of the four winners. Now, I'm picking Astros and Dodgers to advance to the World Series. My guy, Kevin Koe, won the curling event in Swift Current last weekend. This week they're curling in Penticton, but he didn't make the playoffs. The NHL season has begun, and I'm cheering for Oilers, Pens and Leafs once again. All three opened the season with wins! The Riders have the bye this week; I hope they're using the extra time to build an O-Line! In college football, Texas was dropped to #25 after their loss to the #4-Sooners last week. This week, it was #12-OSU who had the comeback victory over the 'Horns. I predict the 'Horns will be dropped from the rankings after going 0 for Oklahoma—C'mon Longhorns! Sooners had a solid win over TCU this week. 

Erica writes, "We enjoyed a relaxing Thanksgiving. Our friend, Tanis, headed home on Sunday and we watched some movies and had a family walk on Monday. Liam headed back to Caronport Tuesday morning. We had planned to have a quick visit to Regina on Monday, but with various health issues with the family, we stayed home. It’s been a quiet week." 

Erin and Kristian were relieved to get negative results on their covid tests. Kristian was able to return to school, and Erin to work. They have hosted us all week to painting and other projects at their place. I reinstalled the baseboard upstairs. I replaced the battery in Kristian's iPhone. I installed a new shower head in the bath upstairs, then, I repaired and reset her fridge door. It was sagging badly on its bottom hinge, so I had to bore new holes and remount the hinge. On Friday night, Erin & Kristian took us out to dinner at Olive Garden—there's some comfort food! Thanks guys! 

Travis & Joanna arranged to pick up my renewal prescriptions from the pharmacy in Thunder Bay and sent them to us here in Regina. Due to our delayed return, I ran out of my pills, so I'm relieved to have my refills—thanks, guys! Their business continues to recover with the arrival of hockey season. It's encouraging. Gemma and Rhys are completing their take-over of the downstairs as Mariana vacates. We are looking forward to getting home this week, and seeing our family there. 

And that's about it for this week.