• FOOLED YOU- 
• but in the old days that was our special for saturday night here in Canada- we watched it at Grandpa's house...
• hot day here so we have our fans set up-----we only have about 20 hot days a year in Alberta-well, maybe 30
• papa went for a ride with his friend to the town dump as we still had a load of stuff on the truck from last fall but papa got too sick too soon to get it there- L......drove and papa directed.
• then we stayed home so papa could gain some energy back
• also found my money that I forgot where it was---I still do not remember sticking it in a coffee cup..
• one thing about cancer is we are more efficient with our time and we save money too-we no longer go for the quart of milk if we run out......we wait for the next trip....and make do how ever we can...reminds me of when I was a farmer's daughter- it was good training for now-
• well, I must go for now- and medicate papa ( which is not nearly as bad as it sounds LOL)
• Jesus  was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of
  his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his
  disciples."  He said to them, "When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be
  your name. Your kingdom come.  Give us each day our daily bread.  And
  forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us.
  And do not bring us to the time of trial."  ~Luke 11:1-4

Huggles me, Meme- Papa's wife

Today I was sitting in the doctor's office waiting for my appointment - because I had finally managed to sort out a good day for me and papa- I left papa in capable hands of g'kid, his brother and his friend- I was relaxing and just enjoying a few minutes of quiet-yes, quiet as there seemed to be a shortage of patients in our town--LOL - I was skimming a magazine as I have learned not to start reading an interesting article as that will be the day the doctor is on time-when I saw an page of hints- on hint was tabled ''tired towels'' and of course told how the said towels can be revived- well, I never noticed my towels getting tired before today but I do know what tired is....so tired that putting one foot in front of the other is work ......It made me wonder who in this world of the good and the bad and the ugly would worry about their towels being tired? I guess the hint person and the magazine certainly do/did- If I knew what tired towels were I certainly would do something to revive them beyond washing them and tossing them into the dryer--LOL- if you read to the end of the story I will tell you what to do with your tired towels-
Papa had a rough week and was unable to go for his chemo- he just did not have enough strength to even go for the blood work- we can no longer go for the mail as it is too far for him to go there and come back. We stayed at home until today and then he was able to go for a ride with a friend- he was tuckered out but also lifted up- he was able to see something beyond our four walls- our four walls are nice to see but looking at them day after day makes papa a dull boy- so the ride was a good thing for him as it gave he something to chat about...
Papa is still papa though- during most of our marriage when ever he got a spare dollar here or there he would always split the money between him and I( or is that me?). He sold one of his big saws and tonight he took the money out of his wallet and split it in half- half for me and half for him and he always gives me the bigger half. So now we both will have some fun---- and me being me I have already forgot where I put my half.....(smile).
there is not much other news beyond our four walls- we have had two hot days in a row and spring seems to have sprung in our neighbor hood-
oh yes, about the tired towels- put them in the washer with hot water and double soup and soak and wash and rinse twice- personally I think my towels will stay tired.......
Remember to have with a gentle spirit, a compassionate heart and quiet patience
and you will accomplish much moretoday and tomorrow.
have a great week end and Meme will return- and here is some strength for your journey:

"But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hateyou, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyonestrikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takesaway your coat do not withhold even your shirt. Give to everyone who begsfrom you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. Do to others as you would have them do to you." ~Luke 6:27-31
Huggles Me, Meme aka Papa's wife.......
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HUGGLES ME, MEME (PAPA'S WIFE) GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU :-)

• here we are in the midst of spring -today was a beautiful day - yesterday too- and we got no snow at our house on thursday but a whole bunch of the rest of Alberta did--10 inches at the farm place which is about 20 minutes from here if you are taking the way of the crow and 25 if you take the roads -
• we are living pretty quiet here unless the grand daughter and her boy who is a friend are hanging around-
• Papa David is weak and only able to walk short distances and stand for short times- the distance beyond 100 feet is now too much, standing shaving is too long- he seldom ventures any where in the house alone-
• he did have chemo again this week which is now a choice as either way does not change things - I think the chemo is now doing  more bad than good and the doctor said he will let papa decide if or if not........right now- papa is still hanging on to the chemo.
• we did want to go away some where some time where cancer did not follow but papa is now too weak to go very far.........his brother and wife with us may go for an over night somewhere close to home= it is hard because everything now is about cancer and health and papa- all our thoughts of what he can do or eat need to be considered -
• I am hanging on by the threads of my tears.....I feel so helpless to know what to do to make him comfort and joy.....sometimes I just sit and look at him - and he looks at me-- and that is our joy.
• Dogman has been running in and out all day looking for spring and a walk but he will have to chase the wind this spring
• we decided not to do any plants or gardening other than rocks this year- just too much for me to be outside too so we have some nice big rocks that I will rearrange and stick some potted plants out-
• things are different and adapting and accepting are the hard parts,,,,,but we  carry on forward with the Lord- trusting Him
• teddy bears reminds you and me that we need to have fun and yes. papa and I do still have some good laughs--mostly at his expense- he can still tease the grand kids and snitch some of their fries-
• huggles me, Meme and Papa too
• 'LITTLE THINGS'
  Dear God, please give to me
  A thankful heart for little things-
  For sunshine on my kitchen floor
  For news the postman brings;
  For memories in the making,
  Things the children say and do,
  That I will smile about, perhaps
  Some future quiet day.
  Grant me appreciation
  Of the small joys that are mine-
  The special birthday parties,
  My honeysuckle vine;
  The clean, fresh smell
  Of clothes just washed;
  The ivy on my wall,
  The children's thrilled delight
  To wake and find the first snowfall.
  For robins in the springtime,
  And autumn's crispy weather-
  For leaves that crunch,
  Friends in for lunch
  And laughter shared together.
  Give me enthusiasm
  To greet each brand new day
  With honest joy in living
  As I go my simple way;
  Let me love the little things
  and thank our Father for them when I pray.(authorunknown)