In Which Life Happens

I went to Grandma Lily's funeral on Friday in Saskatoon. Grandma Lily is Arlen & Jodi's foster boys Grandma (Brandon). She was 79 and the pastor of her church said she had been a believer of Jesus since 2004. They spoke of her thankfulness and happiness in times of sorrow and hardship. It was a blessing and a reproof to be at her funeral. I'm glad I got to know her and I'm glad I could go be with Arlens there.

I came straight to school on my way home from town. The teachers wanted to practice their skit for the school meeting this next week, so as many school board as possible tried to be there. That turned out good. I had bought a bunch of subs at Subway on my way home to feed my men supper and found out almost right away that Pat and Colby would be in the field and then Wyatt ended up going to Rennies. So I left a foot-long with the teachers for coffee break.

Then I headed to the Villa where I helped put on a bridal shower for Jessica Wohlgemuth. It turned out so pretty and fun. It was truly a pleasure to be part of it. And a lot of work. (Hiding my head in my hands.) I feel like a rather old lady at times. We set up lots of trees and greenery and strung light through the ceiling of the Villa basement. Then we set up many chairs in groups, kind of swagging between trees and it made for cozy visiting. Shani and Missy did 'toilet paper brides' which was a fun ice breaker. We did lots of cactus in terracotta pots and white taper candles and white tea lights in glass holders. We served veggies in tiny brown ribbed cups with a bit of dilly dip on the bottom, bruschetta and mini lime cheesecakes on footed glass cake plates. She got a heap of gifts and the whole thing was truly fun.

Then on Saturday Pat & I decided to go to Casper & Janalee's reception in Carrot River. Colby was working and Zach was with Karlos and Caleb. And Wyatt stayed at Pat's folks. So, just Pat & I went. Finally had some time to visit just us. It was glorious. We had about a four hour drive. We all of a sudden came upon the Bronco crash site. There were so many crosses. It makes the devastating loss feel real all over again. The reception was good. It was a pretty low-key affair at the Carrot River Community Hall. Brent met us at the door and told us right away that we had a place at the family table with them. We sure hadn't planned on that but it was fun to be with them all again and connect. Uncle Harold & Kathy were there, as well as Tannis and Tamara. Rona had made chokecherry pies especially for the family tables, so that was quite something to get in on. The youth sang. Wayne & Bonnie brought some good thoughts. And so did Lars & Shari. And then we ate a taco stack up meal with pies & icecream for dessert. I enjoyed meeting so many old friends and lovely people. And we drove back home yet when we were done. It was a late one but we're so glad we could go.

Today was literally a day of rest. We had toast and wheatlets porridge for dinner. Truly, not my general fare. Colby got hungry in the afternoon for 'meat' he said. So he grilled a bunch of venison and ate it all himself. I got him to grill the fish I had thawed in the fridge, as well. I made Wyatt playdough today and read him lots of stories. Pat stayed home with him tonight while the boys and I went to council meeting. Then Colby went to Shane's to practice youth Christmas songs and Pat went to school meeting.

And this is only a few days.

How has your life been going?