December 29, 198_ began like any other winter morning in northern Alberta. But when they laid a tiny bundle in my arms early that afternoon, I knew my life would never be the same again. Six more children were born to us through the years. But there is something special about the firstborn child. As I gazed into her wonderful blue eyes and nuzzled her fuzzy blonde head, I prayed that Ian and I would be all she needed in…
I’m not superstitious, and have nothing against the 13th – Friday or otherwise. My mom was born Fri. May 13, 1932. Ian and I were married on Sat. Feb. 13, 1982. But I can see how superstitions get started for some people. My life does seem to have a lot of parallels and accompanying lessons. Take Sunday, December 13th, for example… Sunday, December 13, 2009 was the day Pastor Lyle did not preach the sermon he had prepared for that…
JAMES GORDON FLEWELLING July 10, 1984 – Dec. 12, 2009. Some people called him a big teddy bear. I called him my Gentle Giant. From the time he was born we knew James was going to be a big guy. Apparently he was in a hurry to be born, but didn’t want to venture out on his own… the doctors were convinced that he was malnourished and needed help being born ahead of schedule… but when he arrived, we could…
Eleven years ago tonight, on Friday, December 11, 2009, our family got together to celebrate the marriage of our eldest daughter, Irene, to her best friend, Sean. Sean was from Southern California, and had not been able to return to Alberta with Irene on Dec. 2. He surprised her by telling her he would arrive on Saturday, December 12. We didn’t know this until the day before our celebration was scheduled. When I asked Irene if we should postpone it…
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. – Luke 2:11-14 We hear these verses so often at this time of year….