Ready for Home!

Another week has passed on the shore of Lake Wascana in the middle of the prairies. Our time here for this trip is drawing to a close, so we're trying to complete projects, clean up and pack up with the anticipation of heading home next week. Wendy is still working on the basement here at Erin's, but the painting is completed, the ceiling of the main floor has been bleached, and significant progress has been made both on the main floor and the basement. I got out for a final golf game with Dale on Thursday. I didn't golf consistently, so I wasn't happy with that, but I enjoyed the game anyway!

Lookin' Good!

We visited with Dad regularly—he is thriving at Selo Gardens. We enjoyed Thursday evening at Don & Sandra's for coffee and Canora Poppyseed Cake! Today, we celebrated Erin's birthday with cheesecake and another round of golf with Erin and Kristian. The markets were green this week, and I managed a full monthly quota just this week. Apparently, holding the inflation rate flat for the month of July was enough to encourage investors that the central bankers will not be as aggressive with interest rate increases. Thanks Uncle Joe! Year over year inflation remains much too high, so, I'm still expecting harsh rate increases in the near future. In sports the Riders had the bye week, and tonight, they showed the benefit of that as they won an away game in Edmonton. Blue Jays have added some players during the trade window, but have not been performing well lately. 

Erica writes, "I spent the week up in La Ronge and Eric made do on his own. I got some good news of a promotion at work! I’m very thankful. Eric is preaching this week and we are are on for worship team this Sunday, as well. We haven’t heard much from the boys, but they all seem to be doing well. We haven’t heard any news yet on Haaken’s job application so please keep praying for him."

Kristian has been at home this week. He has been helping Grandma with the downstairs work, and taking me for drives to prepare for this driver's test.

Happy Birthday!

Erin is preparing for her birthday by adding a new barbecue and an egg chair to the back deck. Nice! Kristian and I put those new purchases together for her. He's heading back to camp this weekend for Creative Camp Week at Kenosee. 

Okay, what comes next?

Travis and Joanna took an opportunity for a holiday trip to Minneapolis. Looks like they had a good time. Gemma is taking care of the animals and both houses, even as she packs up and prepares to head west. It sounds like Andrew is feeling a bit better. 

And that's about enough for this week.