June 5, 2014

Have you ever had a day when it feels as though you mind is in a blanket of fog? And no, I haven't been smoking that funny stuff. On a rainy day I used to haul out the vacuum and clean house; this is not doable at this time so I puzzled this morning. I know this is something totally useless so I made up for it and baked buns this afternoon. Oh and I also ironed which I do sitting down on the job. I never would have thought this was doable but since my accident have found that many things can be done while sitting. While I'm writing the column Monday afternoon. we are having a drizzly day which I'm sure not many people would have chosen but there is not a thing anyone can do about it. The climate changes every day without anyone here on earth in charge. Thank goodness.

Blue booties
First time parents Ben and Tanya Penner are proud parents of a baby boy. Kyle Mason was born May 26 at Boundary Trails Health Center. He weighed in a t 6 lb. 14 oz. and is 20 inches long. Paternal grandparents are John and Helena Penner of Altona and  maternal grandfather Ed Stoesz of the Altona area.
Tanya was one of the many nurses at Boundary Trails who cared for me at the hospital. I sincerely wish her and her husband the best as do the Elmer and Neta Penner family of the Rosenfeld area.

Spring Tea
When arriving at Rosenfeld School on the morning of May 28, guests were escorted to their seats and encouraged to help themselves to tea, coffee and dainties. At 10:30 a.m. the students filed in and the entertainment began. The Grade 1 class recited a poem on the hazards of saying yes to every volunteer request. Then the Grade 4-6 choir had everyone in smiles with a an Irish jig number and Mama Don't Allow; which is a traditional southern folk song. Not to be outdone the Grad 1-3 choir performed three numbers. closing with The Baby Baboon Loved the Blues which had everyone doing the boogie- woogie. Jackie Harms, Grade 2 teacher, called on Roxanne Friesen and thanked her with presentation of flowers for her many volunteer hours. The audience was entertained with more singing and the Grade 5 class gave a PowerPoint presentation on the school recycling program. The Grade 4-6 choir gave super rendition of One World which was followed by the closing by Mr.Pilkington, Principal.

The emcees for the morning were the Grade 6 class, the beautiful decorations were made by the Grade 1, 2 and 4 classes and the yummy goodies were baked  by the Grade 1's, 2's and 3's. The choir leader and Grade 6 teacher with the help of pianist Sheryl Peters and drummer Bowen Cornelson gave us the musical portion of the morning. Kudos to everyone for the great morning.

That's it for this week. I have an appointment this afternoon at HSC and we'll find out when the left ankle will be redone. Wish me luck, pray for me or cross your fingers; I'll appreciate any help.

We've had this orchid cactus for many years but this year it's spectacular.