My first meeting with the Ratcliffe family was Christmas 1974 in St. John’s NL. My parents had moved that year to the island and I was visiting. We went to their home where I met Bill and Marion and their three kids, Wilf, Barb and Carolyn. They had just come home from serving in Pakistan,…
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What’s your gift?
A story is told of a woman who operated a daycare for children from her home. As she transported children in her car one day, a fire truck zoomed by. The kids were thrilled to see a Dalmatian on the front seat. They began a conversation about the duties of the “fire dog.” One child…
A thanks-giving weekend
This past weekend was family time. Dave and Sue were up for the weekend, stayed with us, but spent their time at Phil and Amanda’s with the grandkids of course. Cath and Terry had time with Mom and Jason, Celine and family were all together with Steve and his kids. It was a family weekend….
