May 2, 2016 Monday #stretch#Pray#love#Quebec!

Get Fit
Stretch out those tired muscles from all the sitting I did all weekend. But!  If you are planning to do some exercising and haven't been moving it is even more important to stretch first.  Talked to someone yesterday that does bike marathons and he is 62.  There is hope for you couch potatoes!

Get Faith
1 Thessalonians 5:17  "Pray without ceasing"  I don't know about you but I am constantly asked to pray for someone, maybe because people know I do that sort of thing.  I have a shirt that says PRAYER the world's best wireless connection.  You might want to increase your internet with God.

On this day
1973 - There was a young man from Norway staying with me through work connections.  He and I stopped for dinner on the way home.  He was having a terrible time because his father wanted him back home in Norway and Soren did not want to go.  His flight home was for two days later.  I felt bad for him but was helpless to help, unless I married him.  I was just upset I missed my yoga class.  So shallow.

1776 - France and Spain agreed to donate arms to American rebels fighting the British.   And yet later we were more aligned with England.  Go figure.

Family  
Did you know how your grandparents met and married?  Most of know about our parents stories but beyond that maybe not.  I do know my paternal grandparent were married in Scotland, my grandfather had a daughter from a previous marriage and I wonder if my grandmother married him to help raise her and then had 5 more of their own.  I don't know the particulars.  My maternal grandparents were married in Germany and according to my mother were very much in love.  Many marriages are for convenience, necessity or business, I guess.  How about you?  I love a good love story.

Quebec City
Let's stay here, pricey but hey!

Auberge Saint-Antoine

Enjoy the day!  Make it memorable!  

May 1, 2016 Sunday #sabbath#strike#candle#Quebec!

Get Faith
1 Peter 5:7  "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."  While parents leave a candle burning, waiting for their children to come home, so God cares for all of us, his children.

On this day
1968  - I was looking for my soon to be husband Don which was a problem due to the carpenters union being on strike.  A carpenter could be found anywhere but on the job.  If I remember they were out quite a while.  All this when the building of the northwest suburbs was at it's height.  The union was sitting in a powerful position.

1968 - In the second day of battle, U.S. Marines, with the support of naval fire, continue their attack on a North Vietnamese Division at Dai Do. And the Vietnam war was in full swing.  My brother Andy was still there.

Parenting
Proverbs 31:18 "...her candle go not out at night."  Speaking of mothers but I think parents in general. Once you have a child they are never far from your immediate consciousness.  Mothers Day is a week from today.  I had 93 Mother's Days with my mom, this year I will go visit at her grave.  Don't take her for granted.

Quebec City  Canada
We have moved to Quebec City.  Should be some interesting info here!  Let's look!

Quebec (/kᵻˈbɛk/; French: Québec [kebɛk] ( listen)), also Québec, City of Québec,^[9] Quebec City, or Québec City (French: Ville de Québec),^[10] is the capital of the province of Quebec in Canada. In 2015 the city had a population of 540,994,^[11] and the metropolitan areahad a population of 806,400,^[12] making it the second most populous city in Quebec after Montreal, which is about 233 km (145 mi) to the southwest.

The narrowing of the Saint Lawrence River proximate to the city's promontory, Cap-Diamant (Cape Diamond), and Lévis, on the opposite bank, provided the name given to the city, Kébec, an Algonquin word meaning "where the river narrows". Founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain, Quebec City is one of the oldest cities in North America. The ramparts surrounding Old Quebec (Vieux-Québec) are the only fortified city walls remaining in the Americas north of Mexico, and were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985 as the 'Historic District of Old Québec'.^[13][14]

According to the federal and provincial governments, Québec is the city's official name in both French and English,^[15] although Quebec City(or its French equivalent, Ville de Québec) is commonly used, particularly to distinguish the city from the province.^[10] In French, the names of the province and the city are distinguished grammatically in that the province takes the definite article (le Québec, du Québec, au Québec,respectively 'the Quebec', 'from the Quebec', 'in the Quebec') and the city does not (Québec, de Québec, à Québec, respectively 'Quebec-city, 'from Quebec-city', 'in Quebec-city').

The city's famous landmarks include the Château Frontenac, a hotel which dominates the skyline, and La Citadelle, an intact fortress that forms the centre-piece of the ramparts surrounding the old city. The National Assembly of Quebec (provincial legislature), the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (National Museum of Fine Arts of Quebec), and the Musée de la civilisation (Museum of Civilization) are found within or near Vieux-Québec.  Enjoy!

Enjoy the day!  Make it memorable!  Happy Birthday to Kathy H and Bob T!!

April 29, 2016 Friday #loose#delighted#linedance#nofans#kidsatwork!wolfrefuge

Get Fit
Did a set of exercises for "tight hips".  To loosen the hip joints, designed for runners.    I am not a runner but my hips can use some help.

Get Faith
1 Thessalonians 2:8  "We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us."  Church people often get a bad rap these days, but the truth is that the camaraderie that we share as members of God's family is still so strong that it keeps us all very close.  To share faith in Christ with another is a sweet comfort that we have.  When I see people that I am in church family with is exactly how this bible verse describes it.

On this day
2015  Last year on this day Don, Nicole and I went to Mike's for dinner then Don and I went to line dancing class.  Sophie and John were taking the class too, it was a lot of fun.

2015 - The White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 at Camden Yards. The game was played without a crowd present due to the ongoing riots and protests in Baltimore. This was the first time a Major League Baseball game was played in front of an empty house. Sad but it made sense.

Parenting
Today at work, an ice cream truck business, two women had children with them.  one a granddaughter the other a son.  I'm reminded of the days when I had to work and worry about where my daughter would be.  My problems were easy - two grandmothers that loved having her when I needed a sitter.  Nicole was blessed to be with loving family - all the time.  Others have situations where they have a small child in a stroller in an ice cream truck while grandma cleans and inventories ice cream.  I suppose it could be a worse case scenario.

Prince Albert Canada  sightseeing

A Wolf Adventure

A Wolf Adventure is a provincially licensed, Saskatchewan-based wolf outreach/interpretive centre and eco-lodge that fosters and promotes a healthy respect of wildlife and surrounding habitat.

Address: Box37 | Macdowall, Saskatchewan | S0K 2S0
Telephone: 1 306 922-4510

Contribute: Add an Event | View Stats | Edit Info   This sounds great!  let's go here today!  

Enjoy the day!  Make it memorable!  

April 28, 2016 Thursday #Pilates#bemerciful#missingmom#pray#nomusic

Get Fit

There is such a thing as Weight loss Pilates.  Well that is what I did today, and have for probably 10 years, it is a nice workout but not sure I lose weight with it.  Only one way to lose weight.

Get Faith

Luke 6:36 - "Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful."  This is where Jesus tells us to love our enemies.  He said that anyone can love someone who loves them or treats them well - the trick is to love those who hate you and aren't kind to you.  Hate the sin, love the sinner.

On this day

2014 - Mom had been in the hospital with terrible pain in her leg.  When they sent her home it included an army of therapists and nurses visiting almost everyday of the week.  I miss the importance of caring for her, the activity of all the company, having her here for meals and complaining about her.  Hey!  I'm being honest here.  Now, two years later, I miss her.

1914 - W.H. Carrier patented the design of his air conditioner. Say thank you!

Family

My friend was telling us about her nephew, 22 that only has a few weeks left because of cancer.  She said he has an amazing attitude, always trying to make his mom laugh and feel better. Mom is having a terrible time of coping and keeping herself strong for him.  I can't blame her, it is a horrific situation that many people have had to deal with, but it doesn't help knowing that.  Please say a prayer for Mitchell and his family.

Prince Albert Canada msic

No concerts found in Prince Albert, CA  This is just sad.

Enjoy the day!  Make it memorable!  Happy Birthday to Julia, Sarah and Josh!!

April 27, 2016 Wednesday #Disco!#Samuel#Lifebuilders#Faith#Powwow!

Get Fit
Need an energy boost!  Did a little Disco with Richard today!  Dance is good for the heart, the muscles, the balance and the soul.

Get Faith
1 Samuel 1:27, 28 "For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him:  Therefore also I have lent him to the Lord: as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the Lord..."  Samuel's mother pleaded with the Lord for a son and when he finally gave her a son, she took the child at two and gave him to the priests to learn to be in service to God.  What mother can do that?  What devotion to God.

On this day
2013  Our church had a workshop to highlight a group called Lifebuilders.  It is a couple from Grosse Pointe that put their entire life into restoring a one square mile of Detroit, through property renovation, senior lunches and help, after school children's programs and much more.  They are still at it, better than ever if you would like to help.  There are angels among us.

1296 - Scots were defeated by Edward I at the Battle of Dunbar. I always thought my ancestors were tougher than this.

Parenting
I am ever thankful for my daughter's faith.  I would like to believe I had something to do with it but knowing what I know,it goes beyond that.  I was the driver that got her to church, the sunday school teacher that showed her how to be a teacher of faith and the encourager of social involvement in church for fun, but it was the Spirit that had her heart and led her to be the great Christian that she is.  I don't mean to preach, well ok, I guess I am - there isn't a better place to take your child.

Prince Albert Canada  

Pow Wow

by Benson35 Updated Oct 21, 2012

We were very lucky to share in this Native tradition in Prince Albert. As my Auntie is a Native from the Cree tribe, she goes every year to show her support and watch her Grandchildren dance.
Everybody participating in the Pow Wow dress in traditional (sometimes exaggerated I'm told) clothes. They are all handmade, colourful and the bead-work very intricate.
There are traditional dance competitions for money. The categories are Adult Male, Adult Female, boys and girls. The Native people of all tribes are able to take part, and some travel for days to get to the Pow Wow.
It is free to park and free to watch.

It is held in the Art Hauser Centre which is the home of the Raiders, the ice hockey team. The dance competitions are held on the ice (covered of course), so spectators need to wear something warm as the temperatures are low.

As you walk into the building, there are stalls selling toys, jewellery, t-shirts, jackets, bead belts and more. The majority of these items are handmade by the owners of the stall.

I enjoyed learning about this tradition and I also saw myself a Canadian Mountie!

Enjoy the day!  Make it memorable!  Happy Birthday Lucas, Taylor and Tim!!

April 26, 2016 Tuesday #weights#generations#exercycle#friends#museum!

Get Fit
Trying a weight work out today.  I was looking at a site that talked about pumping up your metabolism.  Something to think about, check it out - stay motivated!

Get Faith
Luke 1:26-56  This is the story of Mary finding out she is pregnant with the promised saviour and going to her cousin Elizabeth to share the news.  Both women were pregnant, although there was a huge age difference they were "sisters across the generations" in their experience.  Who have you had an experience with that has impacted your life?  We all have someone.

On this day
2008 - I was up in Marine City taking care of my blind friend, Bob on weekends.  I have been exercising for my entire life so when I found an exercycle in his basement I dragged it out and used it.  It was a break from my usual routine and he was thrilled I was using it.  Little pleasures.  Change it up once in a while.

1931 - New York Yankee Lou Gehrig hit a home run but was called out for passing a runner. I thought this only happened in the cartoons.

Parenting
It is a wonderful thing to have friends to face unknown futures.  The women around my Bible Study group last night are all pretty much in the same place.  We are all retired, near retired or trying to work on into retirement.  Some of us have children, some have grandchildren and some do not have any offspring.  Some are married but most are widowed or divorced.  We share a common faith and we quite a bit of history together.  Ruth was my mom's friend and she is 94, and still drives a way to church.  God gives us a reason to celebrate life together and I thank Him for that.

Prince Albert Canada

Historical Museum”

Reviewed yesterdayNEW

This Museum is located in the downtown area of Prince Albert in an old Fire Hall. The museum in very well organized and the signage is easy to read. Something for everyone. After you are finished browsing you can go to the top floor and have a beverage, etc. and even sit out on the back deck over looking the...More    Lets check this out today!
Enjoy the day!  Make it memorable!  Happy Birthday Shelley!  

April 25, 2016 Monday #Pilates#alsoreap#Wow#trade#eldercheck#Amy's!

Having some difficulty with my blog lately, hope it is corrected now.

Get Fit
 A little core strengthening Pilates to start the week.  Makes sense to start at the core, doesn't it?

Get Faith
Galatians 6:7  "...for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."  Most of us have heard this in a lot of different forms.  "You get what you give" "What goes around comes around" etc. It is self explanatory.

On this day
2006  Some days are just bad news.  I called my friend Gerry and she was down with the flu.  I called Cheryl and her mate, Kevin was in the hospital with pneumonia.  Later in the day I had to go to my cousin Sandy's husband, Bill's funeral.  This last week has been a lot like that but, you have to keep your chin up and keep going.  We seldom say - "Wow", nothing bad happened this week, maybe we should be more aware of those times.

1860 - The first Japanese diplomats to visit a foreign power reached Washington, DC. They remained in the U.S. capital for several weeks while discussing expansion of trade with the United States. And so it began.

Family
At lunch today with some friends from church it seemed like everyone had a similar story to relate.  All of them had an occurance of people preying on elderly people in their care.  One story was a niece, a lawyer that in handling her grandparents affairs wrote herself in as THE only heir in a very large family.  She almost got away with it.  Another story was a caregiver that talked the mother into signing a lot of papers that gave her control of the woman's finances and it worked.  The woman was completely broke.  Another, my friend and her family put a video camera in their dads room when a few things went missing.  Late in the evening they tuned in to find a man sleeping on the dad's couch after snacking on food from his refrigerator.  This same man disabled a light that flashed to let their dad, who is deaf know when someone came into the apartment.  That man no longer has a job.  Just a note to not be to trusting when it comes to your parents care, check often!

Prince Edward Canada 

Amy's On Second Restaurant

#1 of 87 Restaurants in Prince Albert   

122 reviews

• “Best in pa.” 03/15/2016
• “Very good food” 03/15/2016

Price: $8 - $28  Map                               Let's have lunch here!

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Enjoy the day!  Make it memorable!  Happy Birthday Sue B!