Yesterday, Today, Forever-

 Linda looking great - as always!  The Recreation Auditorium turned to banquet hall! My friend Linda is a one-of-a-kind treasure! She has a heart as big as Canada - although she hails from Germany originally. She's been back several times - especially to visit her eldest who lives there with his family. For the past 24 years we have worked together in the same organization.  She has an amazing love for seniors and constantly brings joy into their lives.  You need something? She'll drop what she is doing in order to help you. She oozes energy from every pore. She takes her knitting EVERYWHERE - except to church services - I think! She sews and sells what she sews  at craft  tables all over the city and even some places in our province.  She crafts ceramics, porcelain dolls, makes jams and jellies, bakes, drives the bus for senior's shopping trips and outings and looks after a dear old neighbor who lives in another nursing home.   She le...

 Banff, Alberta, Canada 46. Sharing the worship service with our seniors - what a joy to help those who can no longer help themselves. 47. Daughter back safely from her retreat in the mountains with her dear sister from southern Alberta. Can't wait to hear all about it - or at least as much as they are willing to share, lol! 48. Brother and sister-in-law's 39. Anniversary - wish we could have been together. Too bad they live a whole province west! 49. Oldest daughter's and son-in-law's 18. Anniversary.  Where have the years gone? 50. Working on a book review - yes, that means I finally read a book again, lol! 51. Beautiful fall days - the green and gold trees as far as the eye can see - are stunning.  52. Enjoying the delicious fall fruits and making yummy plum jam. No pectin needed. 53. Decorating the apartment with a few touches of fall - one of my 3 favorite seasons of the year. 54. Listening to old time hymns - What a friend we have in Jesus. 55. Know...

Where mom lived so many years and one of two buildings I managed before I retired! Almost 10 years ago the organization where I work received a grant from the government and this new facade as well as a dining room/lounge for each floor was built to enhance the center of the building! TO THE MINISTER OF SENIORS The Honorable Stan Woloshyn on the dedication of the  renovations - new dining rooms! ********************** None of us is getting younger As each new day awakes at dawn. But just because we are now seniors Does not mean joy of life is gone! For those who are still independent, And healthy, well-to-do and wise, Retirement spells, “Great adventures!” But seldom do we realize, That health and wealth can disappear. No more can they get all things done. They come to live at Shepherd’s Care The best of care in Edmonton! Oh yes, we have a heart for Seniors! We plan for everything they need. And you Sir, Minister of Seniors Have h...

31. The change of seasons with the beautiful, warm, muted fall colors 32. The glorious, brilliant sunrise that hubby and I enjoyed together this morning 33. A great night’s sleep in a cool room with the window open for fresh air 34. A soft pillow and comfy bed 35. A hot cup of coffee and breakfast served by a loving husband 36. My cheerful violets who are blooming their heart out right now 37. Our guest speaker’s excellent sermon yesterday on generosity not greed 38. For loving, caring daughters and sons and how beautifully they raise their families, despite the unique challenges each family faces. 39. My faith journey and the people who influence and bless it tremendously 40. For my friend’s successful ‘liberation surgery’ for MS! She has no more headaches, numbness in her fingers and hands, and can now hold a conversation without pain. Praise the Lord! 41. For the youngest grandson who is learning to talk on the phone. He is autistic, lost his vocabulary suddenly at o...

For beautiful photos of sunsets visit Ginny's blog, at Let Your Light Shine ! Beyond the Sunset Words by Virgil P. Brock Music by Blanche Kerr Brock © Word Music, Inc  Beyond the sunset, O blissful morning,  When with our Savior heav'n is begun;  Earth's toiling ended, O glorious dawning,  Beyond the sunset when day is done.  Beyond the sunset, no clouds will gather,  No storms will threaten, no fears annoy;  O day of gladness, O day unending,  Beyond the sunset eternal joy!  Beyond the sunset, a hand will guide me  To God the Father whom I adore;  His glorious presence, His words of welcome,  Will be my portion on that fair shore.  Beyond the sunset, O glad reunion,  With our dear loved ones who've gone before;  In that fair homeland we'll know no parting,  Beyond the sunset forever more!

Love intently Give generously Receive graciously Smile naturally Encourage eagerly Forgive immediately Pray unceasingly Help diligently Prepare thoughtfully Laugh joyfully Trust implicitly  Bless continually Wait patiently Serve gladly Live peaceably Choose wisely Act authentically Hope expectantly Speak kindly Nurture lovingly Disciple devotedly Fellowship faithfully Lead effectively Listen compassionately Counsel sensibly Work willingly Tell truthfully Plan prudently Preach passionately Rest reasonably Teach intelligently Drive defensively Sing melodiously Play happily Age gracefully Karin Ristau

SUMMERTIME IS ALMOST OVER EVERYTHING TURNS AUTUMN GOLD PRETTY SOON THE SNOW WILL FLY TURNING NATURE BLEAK AND COLD. EVEN THOUGH WINTER IS FREEZING MY HEART’S ATTITUDE STAYS WARM   SUCH BEAUTY MAKES MY SPIRIT SING! EVERY DAY OF CRISP COLD WINTER RETURNS ME TO THE JOY OF SPRING! He changes times and seasons;  he sets up kings and deposes them.  He gives wisdom to the wise  and knowledge to the discerning.   Daniel 2:21 (thanks to my Evi and Melissa for the photos!)