Who's there?

Well, I thought I'd better get in a few words. Since the last time that I had entered anything was quite a while ago. Much has happened since that time...events that have been memorable and moments that can only be considered manifestations of our Heavenly Father's love for us. Of note, we were blessed with another grandchild, Anika and then another, Kyna and looking forward to another with Nathan and Bridgette and then news of 2 more one to Derek and Rebecca and one to Shaun and Jamie! All coming this year!! Both Maureen and I are absolutely overwhelmed and know that our prayers and the prayers of many within "the family" have been answered realizing that the Lord has his own timetable for when he responds. As much as we would like to move his response forward, humbly we see his wisdom in all things. I know some people, maybe most people would pass that off as just the normal course of life and perhaps some people today would question even the thoughts of bringing children into this world considering the current state of affairs globally. However, my thoughts are that there has to be a rising generation taught the laws of God. One that unashamedly proclaims the truth not only in word but also in deed and does not cower in the face of opposition. This is our blessing, not only in our immediate family but also reaches out to the extended family on both sides. We will write down, just as our fathers did, those things which are of good report because that is what will be passed on. We will witness to them, the rising generation, our love of our Savior and the priviledge of being able to serve our fellowmen. The world, would have us do otherwise and think only of ourselves believing that this is prudent thinking when in actuality the rationale for such acknowledgement generates from a source where people are ever learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth.

The next few weeks and months will bring families together in a spirit of gratitude, love and respect. We will have joy and rejoicing in all of the triumps, successes and accomplishments but also be humbled by loss, uncertainty and the unknown. Through it all we will have each other to gain strength from, a heartfelt hug and a hand to lift because in essence we are all we have.

As each passing day goes by, I seem to see with much better clarity those things which are actually important to me. I seem to hear much more clearly the patter of little feet on the floor or the innocent giggle of those sweet little spirits and I cry within myself when I consider a life without my grandchildren, my children and my wife. I have come to realize what I saw in my dad and my mothers' eyes when they looked at all their posterity....a contented peaceful look. Not that life will not come without it's trials and roadblocks of that I can guarantee but for the moment, at this very moment, heaven is very very close!!!