Fluff and Stuff

I think I like my new camera just about as much as these guys!  Nice clear shots in our recent snowfall.  They played while it lasted and in a few days it will be gone, gone, gone.

Next up...spring please!

Harsh Reality

Yeah so, I hadn't weighed myself in a really long time.  Denial and not wanting to face reality were two big reasons.  I bought myself this new fancy schmancy digital scale with birthday money.  It arrived yesterday and well, there was an ugly truth to face.  I can't even utter or type the numbers but I have gained back a big chunk of the weight I lost last year before our cruise.  I could feel it on my flanks and even though my clothes all still fit they aren't fitting as well as they used to.  All that hard work and I lost control of my eating.  Ack!  I feel upset with myself but the only thing to do now is to commit to losing it again.  Weekly weigh ins will keep me accountable.  Thankfully I never gave up the exercise do that won't be something I have to restart!  So now you know my shameful tale and hopefully I can post some positive results here in the next couple of months!

Heartache and Hope

It's been a rough 15 months.  Yes, for me but most entirely for my dearest friends Keri and Kori as they have watched and supported their sister Kristin through her cancer journey.
I have been a part of the Templeton family since 1986 so this hit home in a big way.  I have felt very helpless watching from the sidelines as my friends were hurting and crying their way through the days.
Sadly, Kristin's battle ended on February 9th.  It was a punch in the gut to realize that it was all over and that her four sweet children and husband were left behind to cope with this massive loss.
Yesterday, on Valentine's Day we gathered to commit her body to the ground and then move on to celebrate a life well lived.  Kristin was unlike Keri and Kori in so many ways yet they were bonded as sisters.  Kristin was honoured through a fantastic tribute that K & K bravely spoke at the service.  I even had a few laughs as the words were true and from the heart.
The reason that we don't despair though, is that our great hope is to be reunited with her in Heaven one day.  We all will die.  This is a fact!  But what happens to us when we die is in our capacity to decide.  Jesus promises eternal life to all those who chose to follow him.  What a comfort this is and it is the only reason we can smile through the tears!

Johnson Wedding

We had a whirlwind trip to Comox this weekend to witness the marriage of Keith's sister to her finace Tyler.

It was a very impromtou wedding and considering she only had a week to plan we thought it turned out really well.

They are both quite happy and it was obviously to all who attended that these two are committed and in love.  During the reception dinner I had asked her if she felt 'different' because they had already been living together several years and have a toddler.  She explained she felt a sense of security that she never thought was missing before.  

Marriage IS special.

We wish them every happiness!

Here are a few pictures.....

41 Years Young!

Just a few things that made my birthday on Monday very special!

An unexpected sweet treat at work

A new camera!

And a cake made with love from Keith.