Back to the Grind-Hi Ho Hi Ho...it's Back to Work We Go

Well....it was back to work today.....slidding back into the saddle, before long it didn't feel like I had been away. The day was a busy one ...trying to catch up on the missing days and grab hold of the emails trickling in all day. 

The nice thing about having a long weekend, is that it causes a "short work week"...so, by end of tomorrow we're already at the 'half-way' point.

Tonight we enjoyed the BBQ burgers cooked last night and then had a relaxing evening....Janet had a sinus headache coming home tonight, so she rested until her Nana called for a "phone visit". Nana is really getting excited about Janet's two week visit which starts next Wednesday.

Tonight I started my Blog Page called "A Father's Legacy" ...this was based on a book that Janet bought for me at our first "Father's day" (2006)...it is a book of questions for Father's to answer to give a collection of memories and history that the kids can read and enjoy. I actually have been waiting to start this and tonight I decided was the time to do that.

It's been a good day....God is so faithful.....always always working in and through our lives if we are open to it. God is willing to help us change and grow....he only needs our permission and willingness. God....I am open and willing to see your love and life work in and through me for your Glory.AMEN.

First BBQ of 2010

Today Janet and I enjoyed another "Day Off" together.....it was a cloudy morning, but later in the day the sun finally poked through the clouds for a few hours.

We walked over the grocery store mid-afternoon to buy some fruit and veggies for the week and then came back to enjoy the rest of the day together.

The highlight of the day was being able to fire up the BBQ for our first grilled supper....YummmYummm.....love bbqing !!! We enjoyed burgers tonight and watched a bit of TV together while I filed this years income tax returns.

Tomorrow is "Back to work" but it sure was nice to have a long weekend off and now we have a short work week to boot.

Time to hit the sack so I've got the energy to catch up to my co-workers....not too worried, cuz some of them move at about half my speed anyway.

Sunday's - Challenges & Blessings

Today was "Daylight Savings" Time change which meant we "Lost an Hour" -- so, the time before heading to church was a bit shorter than usual....Today, we had a guest speaker who had been part of the "Promise Keeper's" weekend...his name was Kenny Luck from the Saddleback church....he spoke a great message that challenged us all in our relationships...."Grace not given out, is Grace wasted".....how we need to recognize in our relationships that we have an audience of "One" being God....and He is the one we live to please...how we need to listen to the Holy Spirit in all our relationships to ensure we are relating to others....that in all relationships "Conflict is inevitable, but distruction is optional"......He spoke of the Keys to healthy relationships ...how the Holy Spirit gives us Security, Humility, Comoraderie, Accountability and Urgency.....it was a great message.

After church we went to a cute little bakery on the way home....wow, could have bought lots (and had "something" to show for it if I ate it all....what a neat little "busy" bakery....we came home and enjoyed soup and fresh buns....then, had a nap to catch up on the lost hour.

Tonight we had our first "Love & Respect" group meeting....we had a really nice time meeting three of the five couples tonight...each with their own story, but all open to learn and improve on their marraige relationship....it was a really fun time and we are looking forward to meeting again next Sunday.

So...today, we've been challenged in our hearts to live our lives obedient to the Holy Spirit....to take every opporunity to allow God's love and grace flow from our lives to others and not just squander it for ourselves....and, we are blessed by God's forgiveness and Love which never fails and is unconditional....and, I enjoy life to the full with My Wife Janet....and with the wonderful people God brings into our lives. It's been a Great Day....looking forward to enjoying tomorrow as we have another "Day off Together" and not having to head to work in the morning.

It's Been a "Working" Day

Today was an "Inside day" for Janet and I.....we really are 'Home-Bodies' and can easily huddle inside together without feeling it was a "wasted day".

We started the day tweaking the blogs....we're both still "learning" how to use this new thing called "blogging"....then, Janet worked on some needle point while I worked on logging Safety training for Saskatchewan.

What is really "Special" is that we both "Enjoy" just "Being Together".....Janet's my BEST FRIEND, and we enjoy living life together -- we can both cook, we both enjoy music...but, neither of us dominate ...instead, we can easily talk together and move into the next meal, the next TV show, the next activity without making each other feel awkward.....so, although from other's perspective it may have been a slow or "wasted day"....we don't look at it that way. Each day together from my perspective is another "Blessed Day" where we are enjoying health and life and love together.

Tonight we are heading out to meet with our co-leaders for Love & Respect which will start-up tomorrow night. We're excited to get involved with the couples who have registered...to get to know them over the next eight weeks and learn about "Loving and Respecting" to enjoy Married Life that God intended.

Having Friday "Off Work Together" with My Wife is the BEST

Today we (Janet and I) enjoyed a nice "Day Off" together....but then, I don't ever recall a "bad" day off with Janet. We find our days off our BEST DAYS, because we get to enjoy it together and being Together.

We did a little shopping "Without Deadlines" and enjoyed not rushing around.

In the evening we've enjoyed watching some TV and of course me "Bloggin" for the first time.

The sun's gone down and time to end another day so we can start the next one.

My First Day Bloggin'

I've always had an interest about "Blogging", but have always lacked the motivation to "try it out"....Today, sharing a day off with my wife Janet....she joined the Blog world on the other end of our couch....she seemed honestly energized...and, of course....I wanted to enjoy it with her. So...."it's her fault"...nawwwww....not really....I just needed her excitement to push me across the line. I've always been an expressive person....so, I'm sure this will be something I can work with.

Actually, I often spend a lot of my time "working" and this activity is not "work related" so, it's gonna push me to do something NOT related to what I do when I get paid.

So....now the journey begins on March 12th, 2010....let the Bloggin' begin