Happiness

What is there to be happy about? The news is terrible. Death, despair, tragedy, hurt and loss. What is there to be happy about it. Let me say, you can have personal happiness and optimism, and recognize that the world is a difficult place and there is much to make one anxious. And yet, let…

Watching them grow

Living so far from the three grandchildren in Ontario is tough some days. We feel like they’re growing up without the kind of connection the grandkids in Alberta get. That’s our reality. So it was really great to get some photos of Beth at her track meet. She’s a strong and energetic pre-teen and has…

A quick family visit

I had the privilege of a quick trip to Ottawa to be part of the The Salvation Army’s Week on The Hill. That gave me the chance to see Jason, Rachel, Beth, and Ted. The kids are growing up and it was wonderful to be together for just a brief time. The kids were as…