I posted awhile back about one of my patrons at the library, an elderly man, who was recently diagnosed with liver cancer. Sad to say that he died a few days ago.. :-( I didn't even know until I was reading the Prayers of the People at church yesterday, and we were praying for his family... It's unusual in a small town not to know everything within a half hour of it happening, but for some reason I hadn't heard. I also hadn't known that his funeral is today. If my mom hadn't called me last night to let me know, I probably would have missed it.

I will miss Ray very much. He was the most sweet and gentle person. I'm glad that the cancer took him relatively quickly. He was 92 (I think), and it was his time to go. I hope he didn't suffer, but went quietly and gently -- as he lived life. Darn, I'm going to miss his frequent visits to the library.......

I spent much of the last two days doing yardwork -- mostly just raking leaves, etc. Bags and bags and bags of leaves... lol. The boys were gone on the weekend, so I worked by myself yesterday afternoon, but Sheldon was off school today so he helped me this afternoon. Our yard is so big and needs so much work... and I HATE yardwork. I really do. I used to have a garden some years ago, but finally gave up on it when I started working at the library. I never enjoyed it, and it seemed like I never had the time that was necessary to keep it from getting overgrown with weeds. I did NOT inherit a green thumb from my mom, that's for sure. Man, I even kill houseplants! It's so bad.... haha.

Sheldon sent in his application today for TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) in May. Yes!!! He's been waiting 4 years to be old enough to go, and for awhile there we didn't know if it was going to work out for that weekend. But it did work out, and he's going. He is going to have such a great weekend. I wish I could be there. I miss TEC so much. My TEC weekend as an adult observer was one of the most amazing experiences. I pray that he will be able to say the same. :-) I am so excited for him. I need to start getting wheat ready... ;-)

Chantelle called last night. She often phones when she's riding the train home from work -- she gets bored easily... lol. She's doing well, the jobs are going fine -- although she is very tired with working 2 jobs. But it's all good. She started team meetings for TEC last week, so that is exciting. Such fun. :-D

She wants Sheldon to come out to Calgary again this summer for the Stampede. They had such a good time last summer. If he goes out by July 7th, they can go to the Stabilo concert. Cool. Sheldon is planning to go to camp again this summer, too, so that's good. I wasn't sure if he'd still want to go. He's drifted away from so much of that stuff this past year.

He goes for his driver's test on May 3!!! Yikes.... He's had some driving time in with the instructor through school driver's ed classes, but hasn't had any practise otherwise. Which has frustrated me. I can't take him out since I don't drive. It frustrates and makes me mad when others don't take up their responsibility...... Would it be that difficult? He's had his learner's now for almost 6 months. Instead, I had to make a call and make sure that it happened. Why is it always up to me? Grrr.... Ongoing theme in my head today. I had too much time to think while raking leaves.... and I'd better quit now before I say more than I should ... =\

It's Friday... and a beautiful spring day! :-D

I took the day off work, and am leaving in about an hour -- I have another workshop this weekend. The last one until fall. I had tons of Bible reading to do for this one... and umm... still not done. Yeah, it's that procrastination thing again... lol. At least I've done quite a bit, some people haven't even started. ;-) I dunno, this one looks a little "heavy", not sure if I'm up for it or not. I guess we'll see....

Things are pretty quiet otherwise. Chantelle's jobs are going well, she really enjoys working at the coffeeshop. The owner was even talking to her the other day about how much time she needs off over Christmas. Nice! Considering that last year at her old job they wouldn't give her anything other than Christmas Day and one other day.

Lots going on in my head yesterday/last night, one of the reasons for my procrastination on the reading -- couldn't seem to focus. But all is well -- just needing to work out some stuff for myself.

I've been get back into walking again, which is a good thing. I used to go on a regular basis for awhile early last winter, but got out of the habit over the holidays and never got back into it. Part of it was just wimping out due to the cold, and part of it was not being motivated or committed. But having someone to be "accountable" to helps. A friend and I try to do some form of exercise every day about the same time, and that makes a difference. I like walking because I can take my discman and listen to some music and, depending on my mood, either just enjoy the music along with the exercise, or sometimes use the time to think and reflect. Either way, it's all good.

I got my income tax refund back a couple of days ago. It wasn't alot, but hey.... every little bit helps!

Okay, time to get back to my reading. Have a great weekend! (to those who actually read this..... haha)