And so it was....

Now here is a testament as to who we are.
My lovely wife celebrated another birthday milestone in her life and so, as is the custom, there were celebrations to be made.
We headed out in the wagon to the fair city of St Albert and The Enjoy Center which is an elaborate garden / wellness marketing facility and a good way to spend a few hours.
Meeting with the kids there, we had a good time pondering and purchasing all what we needed before a group decision was made that Mother's idea of going to Timmy's for a sandwich was not in keeping with the sentiment of the day.
It was to Montana's that we then headed for a very pleasant supper with the 6 of us together, which, once done eating, led into the highlight of the day..... A trip to Value Village!!!
Make of that what you will.... but now you know.

As I was driving home today I got a call from a young fellow named Freddie, who's family were our farming neighbors for many years before we moved away about 15 years ago,
His Father (Bob) had died after some illness and he was calling to let me know about the funeral arrangements.
It was good to talk with him again and brought back memories of those days gone by.
We have known Freddie since he was a child and shared in many episodes of his life.
After the call, it occurred to me that this was the passing of the torch. Freddie and his brothers were assuming the mantle of responsibility towards their father and taking care of his affairs.
This is a profound measure of life's passage.
We don't see the calendars come and go but events like these mark time in our lives.
Bob's family were the best of neighbors to us and we remember them well.
Good people.
Sylvia and I will go to the funeral next Tuesday.