We've been married for 31 years.
Showing posts with label Family. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Family. Show all posts
December 31, 2024
December 29, 2024
akr inspired | 719
After being in Scotland for the fall semester, Eliza accepted an intern position with Michael Green Architecture, a firm in Vancouver. In January, she moved there for eight months. For my birthday, Jim surprised me with a trip to go see her in July. I have put off writing about it, because I don't really know how to capture it all in sentences. I made two reels that can be seen here and here, but maybe a list of words will help.
flying again after many years
the window view flying into Vancouver
text from Lisa who was visiting Pearl
seeing Eliza at the airport
resting on the beach with the large logs
driving through Stanley Park
driving on the Sea to Sky Highway
the drive to Fergi's Cafe
going up on the gondola
the view at the top
going down on the gondola
visiting Whistler
the Olympic rings
waiting for the concert
hearing The Sheepdogs
what about the rules
visiting UBC
the farmer's market challenge
the walks amongst the tallest trees
the flower shops
the shops along the streets
the evening concerts Jim and Eliza went to
how active the city is
the greenery everywhere
the walk to the lighthouse
visiting Granville Island
seeing Eliza's workplace
the way Eliza figured out places to live
the precious friends she made
the big and small adventures she went on
how God is with her wherever she goes
December 27, 2024
akr inspired | 718
On July 4th, we flew to Vancouver to see Eliza.
The mountains and views were breathtaking.
Being with her was so wonderful.
December 25, 2024
December 23, 2024
December 17, 2024
Stories from Home
The following was shared in an Eaton's group on Facebook -
In Moncton, New Brunswick, I worked for Eaton's on Foundry Street and then later at the store in Highfield Square. As a teenager, my first job with Eaton's was in 1953. I returned full-time from 1955-1959, and worked part-time over the years. I was delighted to become a part of the personnel department with Mrs. Setchell and then Mrs. Rose Goguen. I eventually went to work as the personnel manager for another department store on Main Street. I was with Woolworth | Woolco turned Walmart, located in Dieppe, until retirement.
- Mom
December 13, 2024
November 29, 2024
Stories from Home
One day in high school, we wanted to get outside to play croquet.
We changed the clock in the classroom and it worked!
Mr. Green, a favorite teacher, didn't notice and let us out early!
- Mom
November 27, 2024
family music 180
In 1953, Dad was travelling with the Ambassadors for Bethany Bible College. While singing at s church in Meductic, there was no Stillman when they went to sing the closing song. It was a warm night, and his pants were stuck to the chair. Dad (17) and Stewart started laughing. Rev. Trafton, a kind professor who sang in the quarter with them, blew the pitch pipe and said, "Ok, Boys. Straighten up. Time to sing." They couldn't stop! They never did sing the closing song.
I giggle when I hear Mom or Dad tell the story. I picture Dad and his buddy, Stewart, trying to stand at the pulpit and sing, but bent over with tears in their eyes from laughing so hard.
November 7, 2024
family music 178 | Sometimes
Loralee
- March 25, 2023 -
Sometimes
I sill haven't shared her sweet song about
feelings with my kindergarteners,
but I can imagine them giggling
over the underwear part!
August 31, 2024
August 29, 2024
family music 177
When Annie and I walked into the Mullen Heritage Center at Beulah, Rev. Sheila McCrea MacCallum was looking through Dad's scrapbook.
(The theme for the summer is music and Dad, who was a song evangelist with the Reformed Baptist Church, had shared a number of items for their display. Sheila was one of the evangelists he worked with when he travelled full-time in the 1960's.)
It was wonderful timing and we enjoyed hearing her stories.
She shared one from when they were in revival meetings at Elmwood Church of the Nazarene on Prince Edward Island. It brought tears to my eyes.
Dad was singing the song "Jesus Will Never Say No" as he played the organ.
(She sang the chorus of the song in that moment.)
In the middle of the song, he stopped singing and playing. He put his head down on his hands and in tears, he spoke the words, "Jesus will never say no."
Sheila said she felt led to stand up and have an altar call. People went forward.
Dad's heart is still so tender when he sings and talks about his Jesus.
August 27, 2024
August 25, 2024
August 23, 2024
Counting Blessings
summer moments with friends
birthday breakfast with Lisa
secondhand shopping and lunch with Natalie
annual Shediac outing with Yada
summer moments with family
puzzles and games
yard sales
campfires
watching the Olympics
meals together
visiting on the cottage porch
being in Vancouver with Eliza
summer moments alone
puttering
reading
swinging on the porch
quiet
days with not having to go anywhere
August 21, 2024
August 19, 2024
akr inspired | 704
When Annie was a little girl, she wondered if ducks had ears. We sent the question in to the magazine, Reader's Digest and it was featured. She also received a book.
The other day Annie remembered and with a grin, she said,
"I guess I was destined to be an audiologist with that duck question."
August 11, 2024
akr inspired | 700
"The CCAA Academic All-Canadian award is the CCAA's
most prestigious student-athlete honor, epitomizing
a commitment to academic success and athletics achievement."
Ethan has received this award every year.
Congratulations! You work hard, Ethan.
August 9, 2024
March 28, 2024
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