Worrying Wednesday
I woke up at the usual 4:47, about the time the robins begin their singing. Luckily I dozed off until 6:30. I called my mom to wish her and dad a Happy 59th wedding anniversary!! Amazing. My dad goes in to Halifax on Friday for a knee replacement, his second. He is quite a remarkable individual at 82. He has had two hip replacements, one knee replacement, two heart (pig) valve replacements, two rotator cuffs done....and enjoyed this past winter playing tennis in Florida!!!
I was feeling antzy, worried about the bike boxes, would they fit in Judy's Element. Would we all be able to fit. Fortunately Chris called regarding the measurements and Bob persuaded him to come to the house for a "dry run"...just to ensure that things would fit. They managed to load them, but not the way Chris had first figured. But, they fit. The ride for to the airport in Moncton WILL NOT be comfortable for Rebecca( Chris and Claudine's friend), who is also catching a flight out of Moncton, and I. I spent the morning arranging, re-arranging, doing laundry, packing, sorting etc. I then called Diane and we went for a walk. At one point I was just feeling overwhelmed and actually broke down...worrying about my cats, missing my dog, but actually I think that all the preparation for the trip has finally caught up with me and I am a tad worn out. I also have been thwarting off a sore throat by gargling and taking echinechea. Hopefully air conditioning and stale air on the plane will not make me sick.
I received a phone call from Doreen, a member of ST. Peter's Mothers' Union in Quamichan, Duncan, BC. Their group had their closing this week and Peg read my letter to them. Doreen mentioned that they would like to get together, if possible, so I gave her the addresses of the churches where we will be and invited them to come to commissioning service to be held on July 1. Doreen mentioned that she and her husband would like to come to see us begin the tour where we dip our tires in the Pacific Ocean. It was lovely to chat with her. Their branch seems quite active and their membership has grown which is great news. I wish I could say the same about our branch here at St. Luke's. WE have been in abeyance for a few years. You never know, perhaps we can find a renewed interest to get our branch active once more.
I went to Diane's for a game of scrabble. I got my butt kicked....this is Diane's fourth win in a row, and our last game for the summer. Not the way I wanted it to end!! Oh well, look out in the fall Di..... I will be back with a vengence.
I scrubbed out the compose bucket, put away laundry and just puttered here there and everywhere. Bob mowed the grass and then we set off to town to meet with Chris and Claudine for dinner. Rebecca joined us as well and we had a lovely meal at Sebastian's. It was very peaceful and relaxing and I enjoyed myself. My stess level seemed to come down.
Blaine called to say that he and Di would take Bob and I to the airport and Chris could take the bikes. That will make the drive more comfortable for us. They hope to stop in Moncton to bring their grand-daughter Rebecca back with them for a few days visit.
Bev and Peter came over to wish us well and we chatted. They just returned from Ottawa and are still on vacation until Monday.
One last turn on the computer, one last check at my suitcase....and purse. Hard to believe that we will be off in the morning. Our trek is soon to begin.
Thank you to our friends who has been so supportive with pledges, prayers, good wishes and offers of help in many ways. Bob and I really appreciate everything.
I was feeling antzy, worried about the bike boxes, would they fit in Judy's Element. Would we all be able to fit. Fortunately Chris called regarding the measurements and Bob persuaded him to come to the house for a "dry run"...just to ensure that things would fit. They managed to load them, but not the way Chris had first figured. But, they fit. The ride for to the airport in Moncton WILL NOT be comfortable for Rebecca( Chris and Claudine's friend), who is also catching a flight out of Moncton, and I. I spent the morning arranging, re-arranging, doing laundry, packing, sorting etc. I then called Diane and we went for a walk. At one point I was just feeling overwhelmed and actually broke down...worrying about my cats, missing my dog, but actually I think that all the preparation for the trip has finally caught up with me and I am a tad worn out. I also have been thwarting off a sore throat by gargling and taking echinechea. Hopefully air conditioning and stale air on the plane will not make me sick.
I received a phone call from Doreen, a member of ST. Peter's Mothers' Union in Quamichan, Duncan, BC. Their group had their closing this week and Peg read my letter to them. Doreen mentioned that they would like to get together, if possible, so I gave her the addresses of the churches where we will be and invited them to come to commissioning service to be held on July 1. Doreen mentioned that she and her husband would like to come to see us begin the tour where we dip our tires in the Pacific Ocean. It was lovely to chat with her. Their branch seems quite active and their membership has grown which is great news. I wish I could say the same about our branch here at St. Luke's. WE have been in abeyance for a few years. You never know, perhaps we can find a renewed interest to get our branch active once more.
I went to Diane's for a game of scrabble. I got my butt kicked....this is Diane's fourth win in a row, and our last game for the summer. Not the way I wanted it to end!! Oh well, look out in the fall Di..... I will be back with a vengence.
I scrubbed out the compose bucket, put away laundry and just puttered here there and everywhere. Bob mowed the grass and then we set off to town to meet with Chris and Claudine for dinner. Rebecca joined us as well and we had a lovely meal at Sebastian's. It was very peaceful and relaxing and I enjoyed myself. My stess level seemed to come down.
Blaine called to say that he and Di would take Bob and I to the airport and Chris could take the bikes. That will make the drive more comfortable for us. They hope to stop in Moncton to bring their grand-daughter Rebecca back with them for a few days visit.
Bev and Peter came over to wish us well and we chatted. They just returned from Ottawa and are still on vacation until Monday.
One last turn on the computer, one last check at my suitcase....and purse. Hard to believe that we will be off in the morning. Our trek is soon to begin.
Thank you to our friends who has been so supportive with pledges, prayers, good wishes and offers of help in many ways. Bob and I really appreciate everything.
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