This was our 2nd CIBC Run for a Cure. Ran the first with the EDS team in 2007.I did my PB = 26:51 5K
We're standing beside Kris and Alain's new PT Cruiser...nice ride!!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
CIBC Run for a Cure - PB
This was our 2nd CIBC Run for a Cure. Ran the first with the EDS team in 2007.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Mike's skin cancer surgery..
Poor Mike had a hard time with all this...initially it took 9 needles to freeze him. They removed the cancer and bandaged him up. The doctor asked if he wanted some Tylenol #3s and he turned them down saying he probably wouldn't use them.
When we got home he was feeling okay and was going to email Terry (from CSB) to let him know he'd be there Friday night...well, I told him to wait until the freezing came out.....and it did. Around 5ish he was in so much pain he could not even talk..he was writing notes on a piece of paper.
I tried to call the clinic where he'd had the surgery done and they were already closed. So I convinced him (along with my friend Tammy) to go to the walk-in clinic to get some pain medication.
The doctor on-call was very, very compassionate and I ran next door to get the prescription filled. After taking 2 pills he had a nice long rest.
On Saturday he was taking them around every 5 or 6 hours..on Sunday even less. And today he didn't take one because he wanted to drive me to work :)
When we got home he was feeling okay and was going to email Terry (from CSB) to let him know he'd be there Friday night...well, I told him to wait until the freezing came out.....and it did. Around 5ish he was in so much pain he could not even talk..he was writing notes on a piece of paper.
I tried to call the clinic where he'd had the surgery done and they were already closed. So I convinced him (along with my friend Tammy) to go to the walk-in clinic to get some pain medication.
The doctor on-call was very, very compassionate and I ran next door to get the prescription filled. After taking 2 pills he had a nice long rest.
On Saturday he was taking them around every 5 or 6 hours..on Sunday even less. And today he didn't take one because he wanted to drive me to work :)
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Sucessful ArmyRun 2009
Kris and I had a very successful Army Run. We were in different corrals and I was right behind the 35 minute pace bunny.I had to constantly go around people, up on the grass, etc....I ran 3K in 16 minutes..but the rest of the 2K I was slowed down quite a bit.
One lesson I learned was that I don't want to run by myself....AND I will always run one corral ahead.
Overall, it was a beautiful sunny day.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Picked up Race Kit today
I picked up my race kit today....got my microchip activated and picked up my t-shirt. (I might add that it is a very nice long sleeved running shirt, NOT cotton).
I ran into Jacquline who had been my clinic instructor for the 5K clinic at Slater Street. It was so nice to see her and we went and got our shirts and went through the BMO Expo together.
Crayons
We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird names, and all are different colors, but they all have to live in the same box
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Army Run - Race Day Countdown - 4 days
Kris, Alain and I have decided to attend the Pasta dinner on Saturday, Sept 19th...John Stanton, founder of the Running Room will be speaking, as well as other Military members.
I am getting quite excited about this race. Being ex-Military, it's a great feeling to be involved in this race!
I anticipate my time to be under 30 minutes. Krissy and I did a test run 2 weeks ago and ran it in 28 minutes. (but I was really pushing myself)
I am getting quite excited about this race. Being ex-Military, it's a great feeling to be involved in this race!
I anticipate my time to be under 30 minutes. Krissy and I did a test run 2 weeks ago and ran it in 28 minutes. (but I was really pushing myself)
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
New Year's Eve Planning....
I must be crazy...but I just booked a 10K run on New Years eve.....It's something that the Running Room has been doing for 26 years now...and I get a FREE jacket..
10K Clinic and Hills
So this week we start hill training...as I am not able to make it this Wednesday, (I'm taking Kim out for her birthday supper), I decided to find a good hill near my place.
One collegue on the RR forum suggested Willowdale...it's a nice long hill, at least 6% grade and 400m...Krissy and I will be running this on Thursday night. 3 Hills this week.
One collegue on the RR forum suggested Willowdale...it's a nice long hill, at least 6% grade and 400m...Krissy and I will be running this on Thursday night. 3 Hills this week.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
10K Clinic - 4th week
I am into my 4th week of training for the 10K Human Race at the end of October. I am really enjoying all this running! It's giving me so much energy and happily affecting my mood in such a good way.
I am still looking for a running partner in my area, have posted a notice on the RR forums.
I also discovered my friend Lori is training for the 1/2 marathan Army Run. She and I will probably do some running once her marathon is finished.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Canoe and Kayak Magazine - My brother is featured!!!
Skookum sea kayak smorgasbord
Somewhere in the fog between Gibsons and Egmont, Nick asks me, “Why, again are we doing this?” The wipers can’t keep up with the rain and the tires feel loose on the endless curves. Foreigner is all that blares on the local radio station. It takes me a second, focused on the scantly visible road enveloped by dark BC forest, top-heavy from the pair of soggy, racked sea kayaks.
“Uhh, to test boats,” I answer. More specifically, to finally get on this Skookumchuck wave we’ve all heard so much about. Mark Hall from Delta Kayaks planted the seed a few weeks ago after sending some YouTube-age of his new 16-foot, thermoform prototype surfing on the mysterious tidal beast. Click here for the footageI always thought of Skookumchuck as some giant M Wave-like Sasquatch of the Great White North reserved only for helix-poppin’ playboaters.
But hearing more and more about the shorter sea kayak crop in development — ones with progressive hull shapes to handle surf zones and tidal races with ease — the C&K staff pulled the trigger to put six new models to the Skookum-test.
That explained why art director/photographer Rob Zaleski, photo intern Brandon Gonski and I flew up from our SoCal office to meet with our Seattle-based advertising and marketing team of Jim Marsh, Nick Hinds and Scott Waidelich for 24 hours of frenzied, soaking wet travel sandwiched around a Saturday sea kayak orgy of activity. That, and the Skook Burger.
To finish the Skook Burger, you need a serious carb deficit. Skipping breakfast helps. Tired from rain and roads, we get the wake-up cabin call that the max flood will be earlier than anticipated. As we hastily unpack Gearzilla — a seriously stuffed duffle full of new dry gear to test — Hall and the Hurricane Riders are already putting on in the rain.
I can’t say that I’ve ever paddled with a Canadian sea kayak posse, but this particular one, based out of Vancouver’s Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak, is definitely one core Canadian sea kayak crew. You can only see their eyes. Decked out with insulating face masks, down to waterproof camera housings and Scuba strobe lights lashed to PFDs, they know what they’re up against. They aren’t fooling around rigging their boats and guessing if they need touring or whitewater skirts and paddles. We take a few obvious cues that it’s better to err on the side of whitewater — think neoprene skirts, short paddles with big blades, poggies and gasketed tops. Fortunately, that’s our group’s frame of reference going into the bizarro, sea/wave hybrid world of tidal long-boat surfing.
The first sea lion catches you off guard. You become aware of the surroundings on the paddle up the slack water to the narrows at the head of the inlet — soaking in the marine life, tin tugboats on weathered moorings, the tangles of bull kelp, the eagles and the high-water line meeting steep, forested hillsides rising into dark clouds. And soaking in the rain, which has not stopped. Then you just start hoping you don’t get hit by the sea lions that pop up everywhere but directly underneath you. Landing on the jagged bedrock outcropping, Hall and the Hurricanes are already setting up a tarp for cover.
The stationary, river-like wave is a fickle moonchild. Some days, the right tide differential for enough current volume and speed means surf’s up, bro. Other days you could get hosed, eh. The incoming tide flood picks up and our wave suddenly forms. The amplitude of the top roller grows to its long, green-wave threshold. Everyone moves without word to clam their boats off the sharp rocks of the reef-covered point. Suddenly there’s nine sea kayaks smacking and swirling in the eddy, jockeying for the calmer spots in the lineup.
It takes me a few tries to get the angle down and dig the initial massive rudder stroke, torso over rushing water, to keep the Wilderness Systems Zephyr 15.5 I’m in pointed downhill. Then it’s on. Out on the wave — two boaters, three at time even — sharing the goods and cruising in the long boats. Paddles are spinning. Two of the Hurricane guys manage a mid-surf hug during a dual surf.
Then the max flood hits. The green wave transforms into a fierce pile in a matter of seconds and back again. Most of the eddy lineup moves to the shore to cheer the few of the 16 total sea kayaks left for the full 10.2-knot punch – Gonski and Waidelich from our crew, Marty Perry and Pavel Szopa from the Hurricane crew as well as longtime local Skook fixture James Mole — who speaks fluent Canadian and helped us navigate the West Vancouver ferry crossing near his home — get the most dynamic rides and throttlin’ in the pile.
With each surf, the beached crowd is secretly crossing fingers for a carnage show, as is Rowan Gloag, the Hurricane Rider on film detail. Perry satisfies our window-shading thirst, but turns the Maytag spin cycle into a stylie under-chunder ride, holding on and finishing an epic surf — with barbeque-tongued camera deck mount still intact.
Amid the few hours of fleeting mid-day surf mayhem, there’s a few folks who miss roll attempts in the lengthy rapid of mixed waves and gaping whirlpools to take “the tour” out of their boats. I won’t name names, but let’s just say that cranking and torque-ing huge boats with huge paddles around for hours and then partaking in the channel tour is another great way to work up an appetite.
Which brings us back to the $20 hamburger at the Backeddy Pub & Marina. The price makes sense once you grasp the mass of this item, roughly the size of a child’s head. The bun alone probably takes four eggs to make. Tim the bartender claims the record stands at 4 minutes, 29 seconds, but I know this is a marathon, not a sprint. Gonski and I are the only two that limp to the finish.
Although far removed from my competitive eating days, Gonski grabs a leg up upon polishing off fries and dessert as well. But there are no winners in the gluttonfest as the surf and food frenzy floors the crew for early siestas — not even enough energy for Mark Hall’s curry casserole, Dutch-oven fiesta.
On the return, we get our first direct sunshine in 2 ½ days and it stings. According to the Egmont locals, this is what their “Indian Summer,” must feel like. Racing to make the early ferry, it’s only paddle-sore shoulders and focus to ensure it’s not a Skookum-up-chuck Burger. We miss the ferry, but with a few choice carpool lanes and a pack of duty-free Cheese Pleesers at the border, we barely make the flight out of the Northwestern cloud and back to the California coast, our group of Skookum-newbies earning a new collective respect for human digestive capacity and sea-kayak mission potential.
Somewhere in the fog between Gibsons and Egmont, Nick asks me, “Why, again are we doing this?” The wipers can’t keep up with the rain and the tires feel loose on the endless curves. Foreigner is all that blares on the local radio station. It takes me a second, focused on the scantly visible road enveloped by dark BC forest, top-heavy from the pair of soggy, racked sea kayaks.
“Uhh, to test boats,” I answer. More specifically, to finally get on this Skookumchuck wave we’ve all heard so much about. Mark Hall from Delta Kayaks planted the seed a few weeks ago after sending some YouTube-age of his new 16-foot, thermoform prototype surfing on the mysterious tidal beast. Click here for the footageI always thought of Skookumchuck as some giant M Wave-like Sasquatch of the Great White North reserved only for helix-poppin’ playboaters.
But hearing more and more about the shorter sea kayak crop in development — ones with progressive hull shapes to handle surf zones and tidal races with ease — the C&K staff pulled the trigger to put six new models to the Skookum-test.
That explained why art director/photographer Rob Zaleski, photo intern Brandon Gonski and I flew up from our SoCal office to meet with our Seattle-based advertising and marketing team of Jim Marsh, Nick Hinds and Scott Waidelich for 24 hours of frenzied, soaking wet travel sandwiched around a Saturday sea kayak orgy of activity. That, and the Skook Burger.
To finish the Skook Burger, you need a serious carb deficit. Skipping breakfast helps. Tired from rain and roads, we get the wake-up cabin call that the max flood will be earlier than anticipated. As we hastily unpack Gearzilla — a seriously stuffed duffle full of new dry gear to test — Hall and the Hurricane Riders are already putting on in the rain.
I can’t say that I’ve ever paddled with a Canadian sea kayak posse, but this particular one, based out of Vancouver’s Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak, is definitely one core Canadian sea kayak crew. You can only see their eyes. Decked out with insulating face masks, down to waterproof camera housings and Scuba strobe lights lashed to PFDs, they know what they’re up against. They aren’t fooling around rigging their boats and guessing if they need touring or whitewater skirts and paddles. We take a few obvious cues that it’s better to err on the side of whitewater — think neoprene skirts, short paddles with big blades, poggies and gasketed tops. Fortunately, that’s our group’s frame of reference going into the bizarro, sea/wave hybrid world of tidal long-boat surfing.
The first sea lion catches you off guard. You become aware of the surroundings on the paddle up the slack water to the narrows at the head of the inlet — soaking in the marine life, tin tugboats on weathered moorings, the tangles of bull kelp, the eagles and the high-water line meeting steep, forested hillsides rising into dark clouds. And soaking in the rain, which has not stopped. Then you just start hoping you don’t get hit by the sea lions that pop up everywhere but directly underneath you. Landing on the jagged bedrock outcropping, Hall and the Hurricanes are already setting up a tarp for cover.
The stationary, river-like wave is a fickle moonchild. Some days, the right tide differential for enough current volume and speed means surf’s up, bro. Other days you could get hosed, eh. The incoming tide flood picks up and our wave suddenly forms. The amplitude of the top roller grows to its long, green-wave threshold. Everyone moves without word to clam their boats off the sharp rocks of the reef-covered point. Suddenly there’s nine sea kayaks smacking and swirling in the eddy, jockeying for the calmer spots in the lineup.
It takes me a few tries to get the angle down and dig the initial massive rudder stroke, torso over rushing water, to keep the Wilderness Systems Zephyr 15.5 I’m in pointed downhill. Then it’s on. Out on the wave — two boaters, three at time even — sharing the goods and cruising in the long boats. Paddles are spinning. Two of the Hurricane guys manage a mid-surf hug during a dual surf.
Then the max flood hits. The green wave transforms into a fierce pile in a matter of seconds and back again. Most of the eddy lineup moves to the shore to cheer the few of the 16 total sea kayaks left for the full 10.2-knot punch – Gonski and Waidelich from our crew, Marty Perry and Pavel Szopa from the Hurricane crew as well as longtime local Skook fixture James Mole — who speaks fluent Canadian and helped us navigate the West Vancouver ferry crossing near his home — get the most dynamic rides and throttlin’ in the pile.
With each surf, the beached crowd is secretly crossing fingers for a carnage show, as is Rowan Gloag, the Hurricane Rider on film detail. Perry satisfies our window-shading thirst, but turns the Maytag spin cycle into a stylie under-chunder ride, holding on and finishing an epic surf — with barbeque-tongued camera deck mount still intact.
Amid the few hours of fleeting mid-day surf mayhem, there’s a few folks who miss roll attempts in the lengthy rapid of mixed waves and gaping whirlpools to take “the tour” out of their boats. I won’t name names, but let’s just say that cranking and torque-ing huge boats with huge paddles around for hours and then partaking in the channel tour is another great way to work up an appetite.
Which brings us back to the $20 hamburger at the Backeddy Pub & Marina. The price makes sense once you grasp the mass of this item, roughly the size of a child’s head. The bun alone probably takes four eggs to make. Tim the bartender claims the record stands at 4 minutes, 29 seconds, but I know this is a marathon, not a sprint. Gonski and I are the only two that limp to the finish.
Although far removed from my competitive eating days, Gonski grabs a leg up upon polishing off fries and dessert as well. But there are no winners in the gluttonfest as the surf and food frenzy floors the crew for early siestas — not even enough energy for Mark Hall’s curry casserole, Dutch-oven fiesta.
On the return, we get our first direct sunshine in 2 ½ days and it stings. According to the Egmont locals, this is what their “Indian Summer,” must feel like. Racing to make the early ferry, it’s only paddle-sore shoulders and focus to ensure it’s not a Skookum-up-chuck Burger. We miss the ferry, but with a few choice carpool lanes and a pack of duty-free Cheese Pleesers at the border, we barely make the flight out of the Northwestern cloud and back to the California coast, our group of Skookum-newbies earning a new collective respect for human digestive capacity and sea-kayak mission potential.
10K Clinic - 2nd week
I missed my 10K clinic today as I have to work the 11am - 11pm shift....but I did get up at 8am and ran just over 5.5K. Had a great run and feel fantastic!!
Friday, August 21, 2009
Mike and skin cancer...
For the entire time that I have know Mike (5 years now), he has had these spots on his head..that just won't heal. The neurologist last year suggested he see his family doctor, which he did. After trying several creams, it was suggested he go see a dermatologist.
He went to see the Dermatologist on Monday and she determined that the spots are skin cancer. Yikes..not good....but she says it's not the spreadable kind...
So she has booked Mike for day surgery, Friday, Sept 25th to have these spots removed.
As it is on his head, it is kind of hard to go deep, so we're hoping she's successful at removing most of it and no further treatment will be required.
So now we wait...again, patiently.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Xerox Race Day!!!
I am excited and nervous at the same time. I know this is just a 3K race, but it's my first group/timed race. I am so thankful that I will have friends coming to support me, it really means the world to me. It makes me feel important, that I am valued!!
Stay posted for pics, Kim is bringing her camera..Yay!!
Results are in.....
Stay posted for pics, Kim is bringing her camera..Yay!!
Results are in.....
Circumstances
Our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
10K Clinic
Started 10K Clinic today and it feels really great. Our group is huge, almost 30 people!!
My instructor is Jolène Savoie and she happens to work for Parliament of Canada...coinsidence???
We ran a small run today, I ran with Ashleigh the whole way. Getting to know each other a little.
My instructor is Jolène Savoie and she happens to work for Parliament of Canada...coinsidence???
We ran a small run today, I ran with Ashleigh the whole way. Getting to know each other a little.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Things I WANT...
ACCEPTANCE—I want to be warmly received without condition.
GRACE—I want something good (e.g., forgiveness) that I don't deserve.
CONNECTION—I want to be united to others.
COMPANIONSHIP—I want deep, intimate relationships.
SUCCESS—I want to achieve or accomplish something.
SELF-DETERMINATION—I want to have independence and free will.
UNDERSTANDING—I want to be known.
LOVE—I want to feel attractive to others.
VALIDATION—I want to be valued for who I am.
COMPETENCE—I want to have skills and ability that bring success.
RESPECT—I want to be admired and esteemed.
WORTH—I want to feel important.
HONOR—I want to feel like a priceless treasure.
COMMITMENT—I want to have unconditional security in relationships.
SIGNIFICANCE—I want to have meaning and purpose.
ATTENTION—I want to be noticed.
COMFORT—I want to feel a sense of well-being.
SUPPORT—I want to be cared for.
APPROVAL—I want to be liked and accepted.
WANTED—I want to be sought after.
SAFETY—I want to feel protected and secure.
AFFECTION—I want to feel fondness and warmth.
TRUST—I want to have faith in others.
HOPE—I want confidence that I will get what I love and desire.
JOY—I want to feel satisfied and happy.
GRACE—I want something good (e.g., forgiveness) that I don't deserve.
CONNECTION—I want to be united to others.
COMPANIONSHIP—I want deep, intimate relationships.
SUCCESS—I want to achieve or accomplish something.
SELF-DETERMINATION—I want to have independence and free will.
UNDERSTANDING—I want to be known.
LOVE—I want to feel attractive to others.
VALIDATION—I want to be valued for who I am.
COMPETENCE—I want to have skills and ability that bring success.
RESPECT—I want to be admired and esteemed.
WORTH—I want to feel important.
HONOR—I want to feel like a priceless treasure.
COMMITMENT—I want to have unconditional security in relationships.
SIGNIFICANCE—I want to have meaning and purpose.
ATTENTION—I want to be noticed.
COMFORT—I want to feel a sense of well-being.
SUPPORT—I want to be cared for.
APPROVAL—I want to be liked and accepted.
WANTED—I want to be sought after.
SAFETY—I want to feel protected and secure.
AFFECTION—I want to feel fondness and warmth.
TRUST—I want to have faith in others.
HOPE—I want confidence that I will get what I love and desire.
JOY—I want to feel satisfied and happy.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Just registered for my first race
Just registered for my first race. This is our goal race from the Slater Street 5K clinic.
Proceeds from this race go to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation...
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Sunday morning Run - Week# 9
I had the best run today!! We ran from Bank Street store towards Dow's lake...it was a little drizzly, but nice and cool.
I felt really great after my run.
I felt really great after my run.
Friday, July 31, 2009
The Value Of Friends
John Chrysostom (347–407) was one of the great preachers in the early church. He was given the name Chrysostom, which means “golden-mouthed,” because of his eloquent sermons.
Here is one of his insights on the value of friends: “Such is friendship, that through it we love places and seasons; for as . . . flowers drop their sweet leaves on the ground around them, so friends impart favor even to the places where they dwell. With friends even poverty is pleasant. . . . It would be better for us that the sun were exhausted than that we should be without friends.”
The story of Jonathan and David illustrates the value of friendship. Though David was hunted by the demented King Saul, he drew encouragement from his friendship with Saul’s son. “Jonathan . . . loved [David] as he loved his own soul” (1 Sam. 20:17). Their relationship was characterized by trust, understanding, and encouragement. How difficult it would have been for David to endure this unjust persecution without the nourishment of friendship based in the Lord (v.42).
The ancient voice of Chrysostom and the witness of David and Jonathan are reminders of the need to nurture the friendships God has given us. — Dennis Fisher
Since I have no gold to give, And love alone must make amends, My daily prayer is while I live—“God, make me worthy of my friends.” —Sherman
A friend is the first person who comes in when the whole world has gone out.
Here is one of his insights on the value of friends: “Such is friendship, that through it we love places and seasons; for as . . . flowers drop their sweet leaves on the ground around them, so friends impart favor even to the places where they dwell. With friends even poverty is pleasant. . . . It would be better for us that the sun were exhausted than that we should be without friends.”
The story of Jonathan and David illustrates the value of friendship. Though David was hunted by the demented King Saul, he drew encouragement from his friendship with Saul’s son. “Jonathan . . . loved [David] as he loved his own soul” (1 Sam. 20:17). Their relationship was characterized by trust, understanding, and encouragement. How difficult it would have been for David to endure this unjust persecution without the nourishment of friendship based in the Lord (v.42).
The ancient voice of Chrysostom and the witness of David and Jonathan are reminders of the need to nurture the friendships God has given us. — Dennis Fisher
Since I have no gold to give, And love alone must make amends, My daily prayer is while I live—“God, make me worthy of my friends.” —Sherman
A friend is the first person who comes in when the whole world has gone out.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Running Room - Week #8
Had a great run last night..It was quite humid, but I felt so good after my run.
I have already joined the 10K clinic at Bank Street which will start on the 15th of August. Looking forward to the Hills!!
I have already joined the 10K clinic at Bank Street which will start on the 15th of August. Looking forward to the Hills!!
By your Side
Tenth Avenue North - By Your Side
From the album Over And Underneath
Why are you striving these days?
Why are you trying to earn grace?
Why are you crying?
Let me lift up your face Just don't turn away
Why are you looking for love?
Why are you still searching?
As if I'm not enough?
To where will you go child, Tell me where will you run?
To where will you run?
Chorus:Cause I'll be by your side wherever you fall
In the dead of night whenever you call
Please don't fight these hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you
Look at these hands, at my side
They swallowed the grave, on that night
When I drank the world's sin
So I could carry you in
And give you life
Chorus:Here at my side wherever you fall
In the dead of night whenever you call
Please don't fight these hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you
And I, I love you
And I want you to know That I, I'll love you
From the album Over And Underneath
Why are you striving these days?
Why are you trying to earn grace?
Why are you crying?
Let me lift up your face Just don't turn away
Why are you looking for love?
Why are you still searching?
As if I'm not enough?
To where will you go child, Tell me where will you run?
To where will you run?
Chorus:Cause I'll be by your side wherever you fall
In the dead of night whenever you call
Please don't fight these hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you
Look at these hands, at my side
They swallowed the grave, on that night
When I drank the world's sin
So I could carry you in
And give you life
Chorus:Here at my side wherever you fall
In the dead of night whenever you call
Please don't fight these hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you
And I, I love you
And I want you to know That I, I'll love you
How will people remember you at YOUR funeral???
I was at a funeral yesterday for a dear friend Grandpa Dave. He was absolutely the most amazing man I have ever met...his 63 years on this earth was certainly not wasted. He invested in people, spent time loving and being with children, encouraging them, playing with them and reading to them. My best friend Kim knows all too well what a difference he made in her life..doesn't the bible talk about caring for the poor and the widows?? Grandpa Dave stepped into Kim's life at a time when she was in great need. He as THERE for her....and for her children. The last time I saw him was in early July when I went to see one of Gavin's T-Ball games. He was never too big of a man to step in where needed....what an inspiration he was.
At his funeral, when the minister asked if anyone wanted to share a story about Grandpa Dave, Kim was the first to speak...she wanted people to know what an effect he had had on her life...what a difference he made, what will people say at your funeral?? Will they have to lie?? make up stories??
Live like this is your last day, every day!! Love people deeply and show them they have value in your eyes....everybody is important and deserves to be loved.
Rest in Peace Grandpa Dave
At his funeral, when the minister asked if anyone wanted to share a story about Grandpa Dave, Kim was the first to speak...she wanted people to know what an effect he had had on her life...what a difference he made, what will people say at your funeral?? Will they have to lie?? make up stories??
Live like this is your last day, every day!! Love people deeply and show them they have value in your eyes....everybody is important and deserves to be loved.
Rest in Peace Grandpa Dave
Monday, June 29, 2009
Running Room update - Week 4
I'm in my 4th week now..running 10:1 (10 minutes running, 1 minute walking). Last week I ran late on Wednesday night (after Cory's Prom reception) and I had Mike bike beside me so I wouldn't be by myself.
I was amazed that I was able to run 10 minutes..but felt so good afterwards!!
I feel better each week. Although, I do not see a difference on the scales..I can feel it around my waist. Woo Hoo!!
I was amazed that I was able to run 10 minutes..but felt so good afterwards!!
I feel better each week. Although, I do not see a difference on the scales..I can feel it around my waist. Woo Hoo!!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Cory's Graduation - June 26th, 2009
Cory's High School graduation from Hillcrest High School.
He finally made it!! So proud of him and I think he's quite relieved too.Here he is receiving his diploma...check out his running shoes!
Cory and Sydney
Cool that Sydney and Jimmy were right beside him.I really thought this was so cool, when they threw their hats up.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Cory and Sydney's Prom - June 24th, 2009
I went to the Prom reception at the Hilton Hotel in Hull (by the Casino). Sydney was part of the Grad committee, she did a wonderful job of organizing this Prom. 
Her grandmother made her dress and she was absolutely stunning! Cory picked a red shirt and cream colored tie to match Sydney's dress. What a cute couple!!~ Congrats Grads ~
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Running Room - Week #2
I have kept up my run 5 walk 1 minute!! Krissy has been a great inspiration.
This week we move to run 7 walk 1..should be fun tonight.
It's really great to be part of a group, much more inspiring that running alone. I will be taking part in the Sunday morning run free Runs (Bank St. location) once our Sunday school
teaching is over June 28th.
God is good and he has been giving me the strength and discipline to keep this running up!
(just have to remember to take my puffer first..LOL)
This week we move to run 7 walk 1..should be fun tonight.
It's really great to be part of a group, much more inspiring that running alone. I will be taking part in the Sunday morning run free Runs (Bank St. location) once our Sunday school
teaching is over June 28th.God is good and he has been giving me the strength and discipline to keep this running up!
(just have to remember to take my puffer first..LOL)
Queen's Graduate
 | Krissy's Convocation was June 9th, 2009 in Kingston, ON. She is now a Queen's Univeristy Alumni!! We are so proud of her. |
| Kris, me and her dad |  |
 | Most of her classes were in Kingston Hall. |
| Kris and Alain |  |
 | Kris and Cory |
| Kris and I | > |
 | It rained all the way there..but afterwards it was just beautiful and sunny. Ron took some great shots. Krissy being hooded in this pic. |
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Trip to Waterloo - Alain's Convocation 2009
Alain's Convocation was June 13th, 2009 in Waterloo, ON.We travelled with Alain's parents, Gilda and William. It was a really nice trip..(although due to an accident, a little long going down).
Walker really did well...we had frequent 'puppy' pee stops.
Mike did most of the driving on the way down. It was really nice weather and I was taking advantage of taking pics with my new camera phone. This was our first big trip with the new car and it was very smooth.
We arrived at the Radisson Hotel quite late, 11:30pm checked into our rooms and Mike and I took Walker for a little walk and to explore a little.
Walker really appreciated the soft comfy bed, with down duvet. LOL
The next morning we all had breakfast at a little Country Time donut shop beside the hotel. We then headed to St. Jacob's Market. Mike and I both brought some Crocs, he bought 2 pairs (sandals and shoes) and had a great chat with one of the Amish young ladies manning the shop.
We arrived at the University of Waterloo just after 1:30pm and got our seats.
I was so excited to see Alain walking down the aisle..pic is a little fuzzy, but I wanted to post anyhow.
Took these great sunset pics on the way.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Running Room clinic
I joined a running clinic at the Running Room.
Clinic 26259: 5km Running
Slater St Store Running Room (160 Slater Street)
Starts tonight at 6:30pm
Starts tonight at 6:30pm
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Dates for my travels to Winnipeg MB
Sunday, July 19, 2009 to Friday, July 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009 to Friday, September 11, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009 to Friday, September 11, 2009
Worrying about the kids leaving home..found this scripture and it's quite calming.
This is what the LORD says: "Restrain your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for your work will be rewarded," declares the LORD. "They will return from the land of the enemy
Jeremiah 31:16
Jeremiah 31:16
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Walking Her Home
Artist: Mark Schultz
Album: Broken & Beautiful
Looking back
He sees it all
It was her first date the night he came to call
Her dad said son
Have her home on time
And promise me you’ll never leave her side
The way she laughed, the dress she wore
He’d never felt like this before
Chorus:He was walking her home
And holding her hand
Oh the way she smiled it stole the breath right out of him
Down that old road With the stars up above
He remembers where he was the night he fell in love
He was walking her home
Ten more years and a waiting room
At half past one
And the doctor said come in and meet your son
His knees went weak
When he saw his wife
She was smiling as she said he’s got your eyes
And as she slept he held her tight
His mind went back to that first night
Chorus:
Bridge:He walked her through the best days of her life
Sixty years together and he never left her side
A nursing home
At eighty-fiveAnd the doctor said it could be her last night
And the nurse said Oh Should we tell him now
Or should he wait until the morning to find out
But when they checked her room that night
He was laying by her side
Oh he was walking her home
And holding her hand
Oh the way she smiled when he said this is not the end
And just for a while they were eighteen
And she was still more beautiful to him than anything
He was walking her home
He was walking her home
Looking back
Album: Broken & Beautiful
Looking back
He sees it all
It was her first date the night he came to call
Her dad said son
Have her home on time
And promise me you’ll never leave her side
The way she laughed, the dress she wore
He’d never felt like this before
Chorus:He was walking her home
And holding her hand
Oh the way she smiled it stole the breath right out of him
Down that old road With the stars up above
He remembers where he was the night he fell in love
He was walking her home
Ten more years and a waiting room
At half past one
And the doctor said come in and meet your son
His knees went weak
When he saw his wife
She was smiling as she said he’s got your eyes
And as she slept he held her tight
His mind went back to that first night
Chorus:
Bridge:He walked her through the best days of her life
Sixty years together and he never left her side
A nursing home
At eighty-fiveAnd the doctor said it could be her last night
And the nurse said Oh Should we tell him now
Or should he wait until the morning to find out
But when they checked her room that night
He was laying by her side
Oh he was walking her home
And holding her hand
Oh the way she smiled when he said this is not the end
And just for a while they were eighteen
And she was still more beautiful to him than anything
He was walking her home
He was walking her home
Looking back
He sees it all
It was her first date the night he came to call
It was her first date the night he came to call
Monday, May 25, 2009
Conquering Lonliness....
Why is it that I feel different??why is the house full and noisy…but yet I feel lonely? and withdrawn.
I am by myself, not really physically alone, but with Walker.I am listening to worship music, it really calms my soul.He speaks to me and comforts me in His music.
Is the enemy thriving?? Is he trying to convince me that I’m worthless??
I keep walking..and hearing His voice..I feel peace
Back home the house is busy and noisy still, but I have conquered another episode of lonliness!
I am by myself, not really physically alone, but with Walker.I am listening to worship music, it really calms my soul.He speaks to me and comforts me in His music.
Is the enemy thriving?? Is he trying to convince me that I’m worthless??
I keep walking..and hearing His voice..I feel peace
Back home the house is busy and noisy still, but I have conquered another episode of lonliness!
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Psalm 139
1 O LORD, you have searched me and you know me.
2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.
3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.
4 Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD.
5 You hem me in—behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
7 Where can I go from your Spirit? here can I flee from your presence?
8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea,
10 even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.
11 If I say, "Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,"
12 even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.
13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,
16 your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
17 How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!
18 Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you.
19 If only you would slay the wicked, O God! Away from me, you bloodthirsty men!
20 They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name.
21 Do I not hate those who hate you, O LORD, and abhor those who rise up against you?
22 I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them my enemies.
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.
3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.
4 Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD.
5 You hem me in—behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
7 Where can I go from your Spirit? here can I flee from your presence?
8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea,
10 even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.
11 If I say, "Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,"
12 even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.
13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,
16 your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
17 How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!
18 Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you.
19 If only you would slay the wicked, O God! Away from me, you bloodthirsty men!
20 They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name.
21 Do I not hate those who hate you, O LORD, and abhor those who rise up against you?
22 I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them my enemies.
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Praise You In This Storm!!
Written by Mark Hall / Music by Mark Hall and Bernie Herms
If there ever were a test of our faith - if there ever were a test of the motives of our worship - it is when a storm rolls into our lives. Sometimes God calms our storms. Sometimes He chooses to ride them with us.
Romans 8:28 / 2 Corinthians. 4:16-18 Psalm 42:5 / Psalm 121:1-2 Job 1:20-21 / Daniel 3:16-18
I was sure by now
God, You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining
As the thunder rolls I barely hear
You whisper through the rain "I'm with You"
And as Your mercy falls I raise my hands
and praise the God who gives And takes away
CHORUS
I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry
You raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on If I can't find You
As the thunder rolls I barely hear
You whisper through the rain "I'm with You"
And as Your mercy falls I raise my hands and
praise the God who gives And takes away
CHORUS
I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth (repeat)
CHORUS
Though my heart is torn I will praise You in this storm
If there ever were a test of our faith - if there ever were a test of the motives of our worship - it is when a storm rolls into our lives. Sometimes God calms our storms. Sometimes He chooses to ride them with us.
Romans 8:28 / 2 Corinthians. 4:16-18 Psalm 42:5 / Psalm 121:1-2 Job 1:20-21 / Daniel 3:16-18
I was sure by now
God, You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining
As the thunder rolls I barely hear
You whisper through the rain "I'm with You"
And as Your mercy falls I raise my hands
and praise the God who gives And takes away
CHORUS
I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry
You raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on If I can't find You
As the thunder rolls I barely hear
You whisper through the rain "I'm with You"
And as Your mercy falls I raise my hands and
praise the God who gives And takes away
CHORUS
I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth (repeat)
CHORUS
Though my heart is torn I will praise You in this storm
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Greatest Love
I always knew I'd be a mom
since I was just a girl.
And when God blessed me with you two,
you each became my world.
He said now take these precious gifts
and show them greatest love.
Because he gave them here to me from
Heaven up above.
He said to teach them what is right by what you do and say.
And please remember as a mom to teach them how to pray.
The years go by so fast you know no matter what we do.
And wherever that your paths may lead my heart will go with you.
I only hope I served you well and showed you greatest love.
I hope I taught you how to pray and thank your God above.
Always remember, to be your mom is a blessing everyday.
For to me God sent a precious gift of Kristine and Cory
since I was just a girl.
And when God blessed me with you two,
you each became my world.
He said now take these precious gifts
and show them greatest love.
Because he gave them here to me from
Heaven up above.
He said to teach them what is right by what you do and say.
And please remember as a mom to teach them how to pray.
The years go by so fast you know no matter what we do.
And wherever that your paths may lead my heart will go with you.
I only hope I served you well and showed you greatest love.
I hope I taught you how to pray and thank your God above.
Always remember, to be your mom is a blessing everyday.
For to me God sent a precious gift of Kristine and Cory
Family and Prayer
Prayer is communication between man and God. A family that incorporates prayer into their lifestyle are giving the ultimate gift to themselves. Life is difficult and suffering is an inevitable part of life. A family that prays knows that they can turn to God and be accepted and loved for who they are. Every human being needs to turn to God with his or her triumphs and failures and know that life is meaningful. A family that prays together has the ultimate support system.
Friday, April 24, 2009
I'm walking......
Yesterday after work, I walked up to Bank Street to Lisgar to go to the Bible House to pick up a birthday card and little gift for my neice. It was such a beautiful day that I just kept walking.. while crossing the canal at Landsdown, I called Mike to let him know I was walking home...he said "all the way home" and at that point I hadn't really decided that, I knew that it was a beautiful day and I was feeling great....so I kept walking...got to Billings Bridge and kept walking..Heron road is just up ahead I thought.
I ended up walking all the way home!! It took me just under 2 1/2 hours and I only suffered a small blister.
I felt kind of like Forrest Gump, you know it the movie he just starts running and ends up running for months....
I was a peace with everything and praising God for giving me the strength to do this.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
I dreamed a dream..
I heard this song on Tangle.com. Seems Susan Boyle is taking the world by storm!! I wanted to see the lyrics and I really enjoyed the song.
There was a time when men were kind
When their voices were soft
And their words inviting
There was a time when love was blind
And the world was a song
And the song was exciting
There was a time
Then it all went wrongI dreamed a dream in time gone by
When hope was high
And life worth living
I dreamed that love would never die
I dreamed that God would be forgiving
Then I was young and unafraid
And dreams were made and used and wasted
There was no ransom to be paidNo song unsung, no wine untasted
But the tigers come at night
With their voices soft as thunder
As they tear your hope apart
And they turn your dream to shame
He slept a summer by my side
He filled my days with endless wonder
He took my childhood in his stride
But he was gone when autumn came
And still I dream he'll come to me
That we will live the years together
But there are dreams that cannot be
And there are storms we cannot weatherI had a dream my life would be
So different from this hell I'm living
So different now from what it seemed
Now life has killed the dream I dreamed.
There was a time when men were kind
When their voices were soft
And their words inviting
There was a time when love was blind
And the world was a song
And the song was exciting
There was a time
Then it all went wrongI dreamed a dream in time gone by
When hope was high
And life worth living
I dreamed that love would never die
I dreamed that God would be forgiving
Then I was young and unafraid
And dreams were made and used and wasted
There was no ransom to be paidNo song unsung, no wine untasted
But the tigers come at night
With their voices soft as thunder
As they tear your hope apart
And they turn your dream to shame
He slept a summer by my side
He filled my days with endless wonder
He took my childhood in his stride
But he was gone when autumn came
And still I dream he'll come to me
That we will live the years together
But there are dreams that cannot be
And there are storms we cannot weatherI had a dream my life would be
So different from this hell I'm living
So different now from what it seemed
Now life has killed the dream I dreamed.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Bill Gaither and Friends....
Went to see Bill Gaither and friends at the Civic Centre. We took Mike's Mom, Joan, with us.
The concert was absolutely amazing, especially when David Phelps sang an Italian Opera..WOW!!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Newsboys
The Newsboys concert was absolutely amazing!! Michael Tait sure knows how to put on an amazing show.
They even did the Jesus Freak song(dcTalk)!!
Krissy and I had a wonderful evening.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Newsboys in Ottawa (featuring Michael Tait)
Monday, March 9, 2009
Mercola New Start Detox
So I started this new Detox today. It is a 10 day process. I have cut out all sugar, sweets, chips from my diet and am eating vegetarien, mostly RAW, but some vegetarien cooked meals.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
New Baby - Car that is...
Mike and I have been extremely blessed to be able to purchase a brand new car (from the sale of his house in Shawville)...
It's pretty much fully loaded, power locks/windows, keyless entry, special rims and a really nice red sport tint color (Mike wanted the Red, and of course Red being my favorite color, why was I going to argue)..LOL
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Christmas!!
The joys of Christmas...the smells of Christmas baking, the Ikea Christmas tree..and just the warmth of this season.
I tried many GF recipes this year, and most turned out. The red and green cake Mike and I made was really weird looking and the consistency was almost as stretchy as bubble gum...LOL
I realized my error later, I put 2 tsp of Xanthan gum for that small amound of flour, not good!
The rest of the baking went well and was very yummy, but it meant I was eating more and more sweets (lack of self-control)..LOL
I am trying hard to get back to my Raw veggie routine, but finding it hard at home. So most nights I have meat but limit my intake.
I tried many GF recipes this year, and most turned out. The red and green cake Mike and I made was really weird looking and the consistency was almost as stretchy as bubble gum...LOL
I realized my error later, I put 2 tsp of Xanthan gum for that small amound of flour, not good!
The rest of the baking went well and was very yummy, but it meant I was eating more and more sweets (lack of self-control)..LOL
I am trying hard to get back to my Raw veggie routine, but finding it hard at home. So most nights I have meat but limit my intake.
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