This weekend's happenings

I feel like I have nothing exciting to share now! How adventurous can life be in Canada? I guess I need to believe God for great things at home too! We had a good weekend. Friday, went to the MCC Festival. I had my yearly dose of "verenika" (perogies). Had to wait in a REALLY LONG line up - nobody would wait with me cause it was so long, but it was WORTH IT! I just can't go there and not have my yearly fix. There were tons of people there. It always feels like a big mennonite reunion or something. Like a yearly family event you can't miss.

Then, on Saturday was a golf tournament in my brother's (Jim) memory (they raise money & awareness about leukemia). For those that don't know, my brother went to be with Jesus at 28 years old. To go every year (it's the 9th year since my brother passed away) is always a bittersweet experience. I appreciate who was my brother's wife (Nicole) & best friend (Bruce) & her family that they keep my brother's memory alive and it's nice to see them every year. Nicole (who was my brother's wife) married Bruce (who was my brother's best friend) so it's interesting how things worked out. If she'd married anyone else (that didn't also love Jim), they may have not continued with the golf tournament ?? Anyhow, I had fun spending time with my dad (even though our golfing ability is nearly nil) and the weather was great. I'm really good at hitting golf balls and watching them richochet off trees.

Today, church was good. I love Pastor Chris' messages - they're always good and I love his humour. It always feels so good to come together & worship & focus on God. It really feels that that's where true "life" is. Then, we went to an Italian dinner to hear about what God is doing in Italy. I love tiramisu (Italian dessert)! I was surprised to hear that there's actually probably less Christians in Italy than in Thailand. I would have never guessed that.

I've been eating all weekend. So much for dieting when I got home .......... : (

Dan comes back from Florida tomorrow : )