Thought for the Day (or a few days)

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

My friend's journey/ my patients journey

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This is what I do at work!

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Lunch with Karen and Susan!



WOW! That is all I have to say, WOW! To see Karen walking over to the group at the "Center" was a joy that can not be described. Karen was in the hospital at Mission with a brain aneurysm. Watching her get to this point has reminded me that what the doctors, nurses, resp. therapy, and the whole team at Mission Hospital do for these kind of patients. The smile on Karen's face, her great "one liners" are such a joy to see and hear. Susan has been there for her through it all. What a great friend and companion. We all should have someone like that in out lives. I sat there listening to Karen and Susan's friends talk about Karen's journey as people who work at the Center walked by and came over to say hello. How cool that I get to be in their lives. OK, it's gardening with Laurie and Karen next!

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Dinner at Tom's




Just a few pictures from a night over at Tom's house. Susie is in town and we had dinner, chicken noodle soup (without the noodles), pasta, bread and salad. A few (ok a bunch) of bite size cupcakes too! Look closely at Helen, she is smiling. She really does smile, it is just hard to capture that in a photo. Happy Feb.
Oh, the eye, that is Matrte, she had a little mishap. She is fine, just a bit bruised!

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

We just returned from BC, Canada.  Staying with Willi and Jackson as always, was perfect.  What yummy breakfasts and dinners we had courtesy of Willi.  Mark and I headed up to Whistler with Jackson for some good 'ol Canadian skiing.  The B&B in Pemberton was, as always, perfect as well.  Margit outdid herself with lots of food for breakfast and dinner (something new she is doing at her B&B).  We went to our usual 'night out' at Wildwood and had a great time listening to stories and just hanging out!  The weather cooperated and we had sunny days for our skiing!
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