A bit on the lack side

This week has been an interesting one   The ACW ( Anglican Church Women) meeting was a lot of fun as I learnt more about the groups and their purpose within the Church structure    The Trinitarians.. this group of ladies has been doing services for catering and fund raising at the church for 50 years this year!  Wow.... I am inspired!   Now what to think of that a new group could add to this already successful group of ladies.. I will add further information about the other groups soon
Like I said a bit on the lack side this week... bad cold and a bit of other issues is keeping me at bay somewhat.  I am having a hard time focusing on things to get done.....

I know I have talked with some about my next aspiration in life to be a clown.  My first clown meeting is Tuesday night.    I also found this t-shirt on line while doing some other research...Like I was told before. Faith is fun ! 

Well... so far today a bit lethargic... looking forward to church in the morning and lunch with an old Friend that we have not seen for 10 years.

So have a great day!

Smile Bright and God Bless!

Memories and Tears

Today it was memories and Tears as the family and friends were there for my Uncle Bill's funeral service.   They did call it a Celebration of Life Service and I am happy to say that most of my tears were of Joy in remembering my Uncle.   The officiant was a long time friend of his family and was so personal and joyful it made my heart joyful!  There was laughter with the tears and all was good.   Introducing some of my family.  the top left is my Uncle Bill who is at peace now.  Beside him to the right  is Uncle Tom,  Aunt Theresa (Bills wife) Bottom four are Uncle Harry, his wife Aunt Stella, (who is Theresa's sister) My Mom Irene, and my Dad Bob.  I was glad we had this family breakfast back in November to be with them all.  Some of them were missing.  I actually can say I have Uncles.. Tom, Dick and Harry! 

FAITH IS FUN... This is one of the things he said in his offerings of todays thoughts.   I found this intriguing!  I always am one to say that there should be fun in everything we do and you should bring forward that excitement to interest others in the same.   He sparked me.  This can so be a motto that I would follow!  I often find that the people of Trinity Anglican are FUN but yet they are still so FAITHFUL.  They believe and they are good at spreading that joy around and I believe it as well.   I am totally hooked  on each and every activity to come so I can be a part of the energy that God has given them.  Hopefully and I know my purpose.... after all the Father today pointed out that Uncle Bill was an extrevert and I know I am!  I think I can make him proud by helping Trinity grow!

As within all families, personal, spiritual or other it is important not to put things off.  Think about it as tomorrow is another day but too many tomorrows can interupt what we should be acccomplishing today!  Don't leave your ideas and visits with your loved ones or with God until its too late!  I got to have this special moment because I did not put it off...
Smile Bright and God Bless!

The fine Balance of Life

Some days you just don't know where to begin.   Hopefully I am learning to begin each day with a prayer to be glad that I am still here thanking God for each day as it comes along and value it.
Where does this thought come from?  This week has been a very long one just to say the least.
Church went great and it was good to be back after a couple of  weeks.  There has been a lot on my mind with 2 uncles who are ill and my mom who is up and down as well.   A lot of concentrated prayers went their way this week as they are in my thoughts always.
I ended up in the Emergency ward on Tuesday due to women's issues...low haemoglobin... enough said... on my way to referrals and fixing it up after this 9 hour visit.    Jeanette from the Church was there in the emerg and when she saw I was there she was very comforting and a great smile to behold.  I really appreciated the fact that our church has a pastoral care program and that a friendly, hopeful, thoughtful time of care and prayer was given to me and to others who were there.  There were many others far worse off than me as ambulance after ambulance came and I waited my turn knowing and trusting that the care they received was much needed. I always remember to tell others that these wonderful people in emergency can only work their hardest and they do so be patient.

Wednesday I rested following Dr.s orders, checked up on my mom and watched a whole raft of bad movies.
Thursday bad news reigned as my Uncle Bill passed quietly in the morning after breakfast.  Thanks to God that he did not allow this wonderful person to suffer too long.  My Aunt said he had a smile on his face and looked like he was sleeping.  David my senior who is 81 often remarks that when it is time the good Lord will decide and take you into his care.  God bless you Uncle Bill, I am sure you are in his care and you will be  missed dearly.

 Treasure life people, we have to take life day to day,  live it fully and with care.  Take the time to talk with people, help others and make your path a valuable journey to your salvation with God.  In the end God has plans for us and we can assist in those plans but really will never know where the ultimate ending will be for us.  All I know is God isn't through with me yet and I have a lot to learn, do and spread to work towards salvation.

Smile Bright and God Bless!