Yep.
That's right.
I'm sick again. I'm all stuffed up and my throat hurts. It gets harder and harder to swallow as the hours pass.
Everyone told me I would probably get sick a lot in my first year of teaching, but this is a bit ridiculous! I'd better be building up a killer immunity because I don't think I can do this every year!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Critical Condition
A family from my church in Saskatoon is living their worst nightmare. They were in a car accident a couple of weeks ago; their 16 year old daughter Katie was killed in the accident and their 14 year old son is in critical condition.
"Scot, Carolyn and their two kids, Katie and Brent were on their way for a fun family weekend. Around 3:30 p.m on Friday, February 27, 2009 there was a tragic accident just south of Lumsden near Regina. The parents Scot and Carolyn were taken to hospital with serious injuries. Brent, 14, was hospitalized with critical injuries. With immense grief we found out that Katie, 16, died at the scene of the accident.
Katie was a sweet girl who was kind to everyone she knew. Katie loved her friends and loved to have fun. She was very involved in her home church, Elim Tabernacle, looking after children. She loved being around kids, especially little babies and toddlers. We will miss Katie greatly."
That's an excerpt from the blog that our youth pastor has set up to keep everyone updated.
I didn't know the family well. But I feel connected to them as a part of my church family and I can't even imagine how hard this is. My heart breaks for them. Brent was doing really well for a few days...he was wiggling his toes and smiling. He still can't talk but he was blinking in response to questions. Last night he took a turn for the worse. He developed an infection around his aorta and abdomen...he's in critical condition.
I just can't imagine...they just lost their daughter and they're on constant watch for their son's life.
If you believe in the power of prayer, please pray.
"Scot, Carolyn and their two kids, Katie and Brent were on their way for a fun family weekend. Around 3:30 p.m on Friday, February 27, 2009 there was a tragic accident just south of Lumsden near Regina. The parents Scot and Carolyn were taken to hospital with serious injuries. Brent, 14, was hospitalized with critical injuries. With immense grief we found out that Katie, 16, died at the scene of the accident.
Katie was a sweet girl who was kind to everyone she knew. Katie loved her friends and loved to have fun. She was very involved in her home church, Elim Tabernacle, looking after children. She loved being around kids, especially little babies and toddlers. We will miss Katie greatly."
That's an excerpt from the blog that our youth pastor has set up to keep everyone updated.
I didn't know the family well. But I feel connected to them as a part of my church family and I can't even imagine how hard this is. My heart breaks for them. Brent was doing really well for a few days...he was wiggling his toes and smiling. He still can't talk but he was blinking in response to questions. Last night he took a turn for the worse. He developed an infection around his aorta and abdomen...he's in critical condition.
I just can't imagine...they just lost their daughter and they're on constant watch for their son's life.
If you believe in the power of prayer, please pray.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Appliance Attachment
My microwave died this weekend. I was heating up some leftovers when it flickered like there was a power surge. I stopped it and when I tried again, the same thing happened. Boo. Lukewarm leftovers for me. I left it unplugged overnight and tried again yesterday...no change. So, I guess it didn't actually die, but rather malfunctioned.
I got that microwave for free. My friend Regan and her husband bought a house in Saskatoon that had belonged to 2 elderly, unmarried sisters. Their family had decided to move them to a home, so they were selling the house. Regan and husband told them that if they wanted to leave anything (there were a lot of antiques in the house), that they would take care of it in an estate sale. The idea, obviously, was to hopefully score some items that could bring in a bit of extra cash.
Unfortunately, the family of the sisters took advantage of the offer and left SO MUCH JUNK. Like, they took clothes and some knick-knacks, but they left everything else. Records, clothes hangers, beds...even food in the cupboards. The pantry downstairs was clearly left untouched and Regan and I spent a long evening cleaning it out. We found old letters, containers full of old pill bottles, almost empty paint cans, old cleaners...along with a lot of spiders. Gross. We probably filled up 10 garbage bags full of junk.
Anyway, as a reward for my work, Regan gave me the microwave the families had left. Regan and Jon had one already, so they didn't need it. It was practically new and has served me well for the past few years.
I already don't like the new one. It's not as pretty. And it doesn't have any memories attached to it.
I got that microwave for free. My friend Regan and her husband bought a house in Saskatoon that had belonged to 2 elderly, unmarried sisters. Their family had decided to move them to a home, so they were selling the house. Regan and husband told them that if they wanted to leave anything (there were a lot of antiques in the house), that they would take care of it in an estate sale. The idea, obviously, was to hopefully score some items that could bring in a bit of extra cash.
Unfortunately, the family of the sisters took advantage of the offer and left SO MUCH JUNK. Like, they took clothes and some knick-knacks, but they left everything else. Records, clothes hangers, beds...even food in the cupboards. The pantry downstairs was clearly left untouched and Regan and I spent a long evening cleaning it out. We found old letters, containers full of old pill bottles, almost empty paint cans, old cleaners...along with a lot of spiders. Gross. We probably filled up 10 garbage bags full of junk.
Anyway, as a reward for my work, Regan gave me the microwave the families had left. Regan and Jon had one already, so they didn't need it. It was practically new and has served me well for the past few years.
I already don't like the new one. It's not as pretty. And it doesn't have any memories attached to it.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
I was going to be productive, but I think I'll just sleep instead.
I got more sleep than usual last night and I'm way more tired. Kinda feels like I'm defeating the purpose!
Anyway, since I don't have enough energy for a proper blog, here is an amazing video to watch. My Grampa sent this to me. The girls on the right are 6 years old, the 2 in the middle are 7, and the one on the left is 8 years old.
WOW...it gives me chills everytime I watch it!
Anyway, since I don't have enough energy for a proper blog, here is an amazing video to watch. My Grampa sent this to me. The girls on the right are 6 years old, the 2 in the middle are 7, and the one on the left is 8 years old.
WOW...it gives me chills everytime I watch it!
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