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Thanks for the interaction in the guestbook - it encourages me to write more. Some of those names sound good - I am especially fond of Anne and Pebbles. Okay, not Pebbles, but I thought Anabel was pretty until I realized it reminded me of a cow - from a cartoon I think. I wish I could announce a contest winner, but alas, we do not have a child to name. Don't take that "alas" as being a forlorn and wishing alas, I am glad to be without children at this moment - but anticipate them in the future.
It's getting late and Lance isn't home, no one here to tell me to quit blogging - I should save some thoughts for another blog eh?
Aimee (who gets silly when she's tired, which explains the rambling about "alas") |
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| Fort St John |
On the third weekend in October Lance is part of the program for a gala dinner in Fort St John. The proceeds of the gala go towards a proposed addictions centre in Fort St John. Lance is responsible for selecting, arranging, rehearsing, and performing songs with a band, finding complimentary poetry readings, and finding images that correspond and would enrich the program (these would be projected on a screen) The theme that Lance is working with is from the dark into the light, blind eyes being opened. Having to do with awareness regarding those with addictions and to do with helping these people journey from darkness to light. Currently Lance is in the process of selecting songs, poetry and images. The event isn't "Christian", though there are many Christians involved in supporting the proposed centre. I thought I would see if any of you readers have suggestions of songs or poems that Lance might want to look into including in the program.
Lance's dad called tonight to let me know that they'd like to use some of their airmiles to fly me to Fort St John so I can be there for the concert. I'll look into flights tomorrow and really hope it will work out. The band Lance gets to play with is awesome (a jazz trio from the Vancouver area) and he is putting so much work into this, it will be wonderful to get to be there. We'll see what flight schedules look like.
I called Melanie tonight. I needed a friend, and just as I suspected, she was just that. It was great to hear her voice and laugh and have her care for me.
CLBI. Amanda wrote in the guest book that she knows CLBI - boy was I surprised. Here's some details about CLBI. The school we work at - the Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute - was founded in 1932. The size has fluctuated over the years and is now (for the last 3 years) at capacity - which is 70ish students. The size is kept small partly because of facilities and because of the desire for a high staff to student ratio. One of the highlights about working here is the discipleship group we have meet in our home each Wednesday night. The people on staff with us are great and we enjoy the team atmosphere. Some names (for Amanda mostly) the president of the school is Harold Rust - he was the pastor who married Lance and I. The previous president, who was there when Lance and I attended (98/99) was Norm Miller. The Kaack family, mentioned by Amanda in the guest book, used to do the job Lance and I now have. Steve Kaack is now the Director of Maintenance as well as outdoor ministry. Amanda, how do you know the Kaacks?
Way back in the beginning of Platinum Blonde Melanie asked her readers to write in with their "just so's". I had a hard time thinking of mine... But have some to share now. Mealtime: I eat a little bit of each thing on my plate till I end up with just a tiny piece of each, I ration my drink so that I also have a teeny bit let to wash down my last bites of food. Showering: After my shower (which you may recall I don't really like) I turn off the shower and the hot water so only cold water is coming from the tap, I then rinse my face with the cold water. I used to rinse my face three times everytime until I thought that maybe this routine was a little obsessive. So now I rinse once or twice. Blogging: I always proofread my blogs... but this time I am not. I am rebelling against my "need" to be "perfect" (Like a blog with no typos tricks anyone into thinking I am perfect)
Well that was a blog filled with this and that. Hope you are well.
Aimee |
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| Names and More |
Thanks for the responses on names. Just for the record, I am not fond of the names Ewald and Edna - that was Lance trying to misrepresent me. Ragnar, a suggestion of Katelyn's is a little too scandinavian for me, but would have a nice ring to it, Ragnar Odegard... I think Katelyn wants to win the contest, with all those suggestions she just might win.
Tomorrow we are going to meet Sarah Mae. Lance and I are heading to my uncle's place - 5hrs from here. Cara, Andy and Sarah will meet us there. We are looking forward to it. Lance is sick so he's trying to get better quick. I thought maybe I should get him a mask to wear when he is close to Sarah. We really wouldn't want to get her sick.
I found an old camera at CLBI. Its a medium format camera, which means it takes film that is larger than regular (35mm) film. The film is called 120. The negatives are about three times larger than normal which means the pictures are much crisper. I have film and bought a new battery. I found a manual for the camera on the internet and plan to try it out taking some pictures of Sarah (I'll bring another camera too, just incase this one doesn't work). Photography is something I'm really passionate about so finding this camera (which is now on loan to me) was pretty exciting.
Fall has arrived in Camrose and it is beautiful. Leaves are turning and falling and crispy on the ground (something you don't really get in the fraser valley) The weather has turned surprisingly warm and might get into the 20s they say - t-shirt weather.
Well, I better get going. I want to get a gift ready for Andy, Cara and Sarah.
Hope you are well.
Aimee |
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| Sarah Mae |
Early Sunday morning my sister had a baby girl. Sarah Mae Abrahams arrived at 3:07 in the morning at the Cranbrook hospital. This is my sister and brother-in-law's first child and the first grandchild for my parents. She weighed 6lbs and she is beautiful. My brother says she looks smart. Cara (my sister) says full of wonder, "she is smart". I couldn't stop thinking about her all day Sunday. I am very happy for my sister and Andy, excited too.
I love the names that they chose - so simple and lovely. Sarah means princess and Mae means gift of God. Lance and I like simple old names - we're not expecting to have children super soon, but sometimes think about names. Got any suggestions - I like names like: Beth, Ruth, Emma, Jane. Boy names are way harder I think so suggestions in that area would be appreciated. I guess this is my first contest - but we won't know who wins (if anyone) for at least nine months (at least meaning there is no upcoming announcement as far as I know) If you suggest a name that Lance and I eventually choose for one of our children - you will be entitled to a yet to be determined prize.
I am busy with my job and trying to only work my 2hrs a day - this is what I get paid for and want to see if I can get the work done in that amount of time - see if the goal is realistic.
Went grocery shopping tonight. Trying to up the intake of produce. Reading cookbooks lately trying to find new simple tasty and nutricious recipes to try - we kind of get in a rut with the old stand bys (vegetarian chilli, mac 'n cheese, burritos, pasta) Tomorrow night I'm making chicken with seeded mustard sauce - I'll let you know how it is.
Nutrition tip of the day (I've been reading about this lately) CHEW YOUR FOOD WELL. This enables your body to digest it better (more surface area for enzymes to work), therefore giving you better access to the nutrients, and possibly helping to avoid the development of allergies. An added bonus is you slow down and enjoy your food more and realize when you are full and so don't overeat.
Lance and I have been trying this a bit - I forget all the time and just scarf food down. It's hard to do.
Okay, that's all for now. I enjoyed writing this blog, maybe I'm back.
Hope you are well.
Aimee |
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| A Sabbatical |
I have been on an unintended blog sabbatical. I think the novelty has worn off somewhat for me. Maybe I will get back into routine now that things have settled down at school.
Lance and I just got back from a week long canoe/hiking trip with the students from CLBI (where we work). It was a great trip -lots of fun, great relationship building and learning. I helped teach a course to the girls about being a Godly woman. We had some great sessions.
Right now we have some friends and students over watching world cup hockey - it's over, but we're (or more acurately they're) watching the taped games that we missed. I'm hockeyed out and it's a double header tonight. I've made cookies, talked on the phone, checked emails, caught up on some blog reading and watched a bit of hockey.
My sister will be having a baby any day. I got to talk to her and my brother-in-law tonight - it was neat to hear Andy talk about the baby. Cara is a week overdue, and is getting anxious to have the babe come out. I am eager to meet the little one too.
Just a little blog today.
Aimee |
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