June 20, 2014

I'm sending a wave to all my readers on this rainy Tuesday morning. I know that many of you are tired of the rain and the mosquitoes it brings but it's still great to be alive. There are many activities a person can do such as watch the raindrops hit the puddles or observe the mama and papa birds trying to satisfy the chirping babies who never seem to get enough. Before sitting down in front of the window, pop a pan of cookies into the oven and make a cup of coffee, call a friend to come over or call a sibling. Since my accident I have learned to pace myself and not run around in panic tying to finish a list which was never ending. So what if there are weeds in the garden. Some of them may be good for bees and butterflies.
The weather is also good for catching up on some reading and I enjoyed I am Hutterite by Mary-Ann Kirby. I don't know what all the controversy was about. The bookstores in Winkler and Altona cancelled her scheduled readings when the book first came out which puzzles me now that I've read it. I think that the author takes great care in trying not to offend the colonies and their way of life.

School updates
Rosenfeld Elementary School is holding their year-end celebration on Thursday, June 26 at 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome to come hear the kids sing out the school year.
W.C. Miller grad is taking place on June 26 at 2 p.m. at the Millennium Exhibition Center in Altona. I will include a list of grads form Rosenfeld next week.

Condolences
Abe Heinrichs, 78, of Altona passed away on June 18. the funeral service took place on June 21 at the Bergthaler Church in Altona with burial at the local cemetery. He was predeceased by his wife Jean. He leaves to celebrate his life : Greg/Lorraine, Audrey/Brad, Leanne and their families as well as many friends.
Abe loved to sing and was the choir leader in the Rosenfeld Bergthaler Church for many years. He was also involved with the group which sings at Eastview Care Facility. The Rosenfeld community sends thoughts and prayers to the family.

Progress Report
What to say at this point is beginning to get difficult. I am definitely getting around easier but progress seems to be extremely slow. I feel as though I'll never manage without a walker and some days it's very frustrating. The good thing is that as long as I don't overdo it, I have very little pain.
My sister Eva took me on many adventures last week which included a drive up to Gimli. The country is totally different that here at Rosenfeld. One evening at 10p.m. I was sitting in bed checking my e-mails when I felt as though I was being watched. Upon looking up out of the window, I saw four eyes staring at me. Two coyotes were on the yard appearing to be puzzled by what had happened to their space. Only last year it was bush and now this huge house had appeared with humans who had cats. Yummy, lunch. Eva has purchased leashes to tie her cats to the front of the garage during the day to prevent them from becoming dinner. I enjoyed my mini vacation very much.