Wednesday Witterings . . .

 

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My son and his family are already on their way over to Nova Scotia from the Island at the moment.  I expect they will get here about noonish. I hope and pray that they have a pretty non-eventful drive. They have a good day for it anyways as the skies are clear and it looks to be a very fine day today.

Every year they come over for this Ashram Camp which is held not too far from here. It is something my daughter-in-law really enjoys, and the boys do as well, and it gives me an opportunity to see them all, so it's great!  Her father must be doing well, or I am sure they would not be making the trip. I think Kayla is teaching a session at the Ashram this year as well.

 

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So grateful that my grandsons have the opportunity to do things like go to camp. It was not something we could really afford to do for our own children when they were growing up. They did go to Christian Camp when they were a bit older.  The Word of Life Camp near Owen Sound. Doug and Amanda were both counselors there and Bruce went as a camper. He broke his arm the first night he was there, but he refused to come home. Thankfully he had his brother and sister with him, and it was taken care of.  Longest week of my life. I only wanted him home.

I never went to camp when I was a child either. My parents didn't have the money for things like that. I did save up enough money one year to go to Guide Camp, but they ended up cancelling it that year as they could not get a nurse to come.

I guess you could say that camping is not in my blood.  It is not something I enjoy to be honest. I like to be home, in my own bed, at night. And I am not overly fond of being outdoors, fighting the ants, wasps and flies for my dinner.  I do love to eat out on a screened in porch, however. 

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Today would have been my mother's 93rd Birthday. I think about mom multiple times a day. She is never very far from my mind. I often wonder what she might have thought about the world we are living in today, with all of its challenges. All I ever wanted was for my mother to be proud of me.  I know I must have disappointed her more than a few times in my life.  I am sure she would have been so shocked and disappointed in Todd. She thought the world of him. I am glad that she wasn't here when that all went down. That would have broken her heart, and Covid, well, I don't think she would have coped very well with that either. But then again, she might have surprised us all.

In any case, I wish my sweet mother a Happy Heavenly Birthday.  I hope she knows how much I love and miss her.

 

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The rain we were supposed to get yesterday never materialized here in the Valley. It must have gone by to the South of us.  Cindy heard thunder at some point, but I didn't. I probably thought it was big trucks trundling down the road that runs by my place.  They often come off the Transcanada ono that road on their way to the grocery depo that is not too far away. It is a very well-travelled road and can be quite busy.

I like this little street that I live on. It's fairly quiet, except for the traffic that runs past at the end of the road. Everyone that lives here is quite nice and there are no party animals amongst us. Of course, the fact that we are all Seniors has a lot to do with that. 

Getting this place, I am in was such a blessing to me.  I feel like I really landed on my feet here and I am quite happy and content. I could use a shed, but you cannot have everything.  I make do. I have all that I need and then some. God is good.

 

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I need to pop to the shops this morning. I have to pick up some bread and some milk and some fruit. They will only be here one night before Camp starts tomorrow, but I do want to make sure that I have something in for them. I have some potpies in the freezer. I thought that was the best thing as I am not sure of the exact time they will be here. I will probably make a salad to go with those, and I have ice cream that they can enjoy along with some sugar cones. Whatever, we will make do. Nobody will go hungry, but I do want to have in the basics just in case.

I probably won't be posting tomorrow so don't worry if you don't see anything from me. All is well. I'll let you know all about the visit on the flip side!

A thought to carry with you . . . 

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 *To be beautiful means
to be yourself. You don't need
to be accepted by others. You
need to accept yourself.
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In The English Kitchen today, Cheesy Tortilla Garlic Bread. This went down very well with my soup yesterday. Quick, easy, delicious. 

I hope that you have a safe and happy couple of days.  I will be back posting on Friday.  In the meantime, don't forget!

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