Dec. 11, 2014

If anyone was wondering where I'd gone last week, well wonder no more. Nothing's wrong, I'm fine, I just took a mini-vacation the week before and gathered no news. I sure did have fun but didn't think I'd write a column just about myself.

Isn't the weather fabulous? Those few bitterly cold days were stark reminders of what winter could be like. Many of the houses shine brightly at night and the windows feature a beautifully trimmed Christmas tree. Some people have finished shopping for gifts but I'm not one of them. It's fun to be able to go to a few stores and look around to see if there are any new ideas out there.

New committees

Every community runs with the help of volunteers and Rosenfeld is very fortunate. The Parent Council has the following on its committee: Andrea Friesen-chair, Sarah Sawatzky-co-chair, Janet Hildebrand-secretary, Elma Sawatzky-treasurer, Ashley Peters, Wayne Kauenhofen, Gwen Herman, Eva Peters and Jason Pilkington-Principal.

The Rosenfeld and Area skating rink committee: Sean Winter - village councillor, Brenda Wiebe - secretary, Warren Schroeder, Jake Hoeppner - RM councillor and James Friesen.
Rosenfeld is not a very big community and it's great to see these positions filled. I'll have the Good Neighbour committee names next week.

Christmas carols

Music was in the air last week Wednesday, Dec. 3 when a group of carolers made their way around town in a wagon of hay bales. Brian Friesen was driving Mike Wolfe's John Deere and they made their way from house to house. They ended the evening at the Bergthaler Church for snacks and hot chocolate. It was much appreciated and a wonderful way to begin the season.

Hockey update

The Miller Aces travelled to Morden Wednesday, Dec. 3 to take on the Morden Thunder. The Aces played fast and furious and the game was tied at the end of the third period. Try as they might they couldn't score and it was reported that they way out-shot Morden but the puck just wouldn't go into the net. The Aces lost in the overtime shootout 5-4. Better luck next time.
Gramps Dave went to watch our grandson play hockey and I stayed home to listen to our granddaughter come caroling. It was a good evening.

Progress report

It's great to be able to get around. I used to complain about washing dishes and vacuuming but since the accident I look at these chore differently. I no longer say "I have to do them", now I say, "I get to do them". Dave still helps when my aches and pains kicks in.
I am also quite upset if someone mentions body shape or weight. If people base their friendship on the other person's body shape, well let's just say - they don't deserve your friendship. And as to worrying about your impression in a swimsuit when you're on vacation - that too is silly. No one at the resort cares. They're much too busy enjoying the sun. So go into the world, be yourself and let the sun shine out of your soul.