Here is a Harmony sunrise from a while back. Last weekend was PAAT in Middleton for Breast Cancer and what a time had by all. Who knew 20hrs of papercrafting could fly by that quickly. We were treated like royalty by Myleta and her dream team. Spent time with lots of great friends and a little "avec" to go with it. I do think the chocolate fountain at 3am was a highlight. Although when I came home at 6 am ready to go to bed, I came home to a little boy who had been throwing up most of the night and did not stop until 2sh in the afternoon. Needless to say, I was so ready for bed Sunday night. Connor got up Mon morning ready to face the world again. He made the Valley United 2A soccer team and is very happy about that. Sarah informed me that there are only 27 teaching days till summer vacation, and I cannot believe she will be in grade 10 next year. I have to take a picture of her teeth, they are looking so good. Had to work three days this week, so glad to be off today. I am supposed to be doing bookwork, will get to that later. My sister, Tracey and her girls will be home in Aug for a week, very excited about that. Jeff's dad is still in Kentville, he is doing okay, still very sore. The doctor told him he was still very bruised in side and it would take a while. He is still wearing oxygen to try and help his breathing because he does not breathe very deeply due to the pain from all his broken ribs. Why is it after the fact that we start to realize how close we came to losing someone. He is a very lucky man.
Taryn posted about giving a woman in Hlfx a loonie, I have to say, I do the same thing whenever they come to my car. It started because of Connor. He shamed me into it. We were in Hlfx once and a man was holding a sign that said "no money for rent or food" Connor asked me what is said as we were passing by and when I told him, he started to cry and said " we have to help him because he needs us" There was no judgement from him, all he saw was someone who needed help. Why they needed help did not matter to him. (He was about four at the time). To be able to see the world that way is a gift. So since then I do try and give some change, because I always have those eyes with tears hanging in them in the back seat watching me, even if I am alone.
I should get back to work and I might even start to unpack from the weekend today, who knows.
(Don't you love how I got the background nice and clear and my boy all blurry, okay, not how I wanted it.) This kid is one of two amazing kids we have. He is such a nice boy, loving, kind, compassionate, funny and energy that exhausts us. The world is such a better place since he came into it. Happy Birthday Connor.
Sarah and Connor on Mother's Day. Sarah's teeth are looking good, but Connor's are next. Really, the orthodontist is just like having another car payment. But it is worth it. we had book club Monday night. What a great time, thanks Debbie, great laughs and tears, and great food. Can't wait till our weekend in the fall with these ladies. Who knows maybe we won't get along if we spend more than three hours together????????
