First Day Back

I had a great 3 weeks off with "A", Dustin and Max. Most important to me was that I knew I was lucky to be enjoying the time off and for once in long few years, I never opened my work computer or my carrying bag. In the past I would have felt guilt for being away from work. Somehow I felt I was letting people down and more importantly I needed to look into work files to remove any fear I might have.

I also am noticing this morning that I don't have the fear of "first day back" syndrome. That is nice and I am sure that is one of the blessing of having dealt with the monster last year.

At yesterday's Sunday morning meeting, I had the chance to sit beside a couple of "old timers" who also had to deal with the same two illnesses I have: alcoholism and cancer. I feel so close to these two guys. There is a "sense of belonging" that is incredible. It make me feel good.

Finally, last night we celebrated my Demetrius' third year birthday at our house. This grandson is going to be somebody great; he is a nature born leader that has a ton of energy! I sure hope he uses his gifts for "Good".

Well I better get my nose back to the grindstone. Thanks God for the past 3 weeks!

Gido

How I spend my summer holidays!

I am finishing my last week of holidays and they have been very busy. "A". Dustin, Max and I when to the west coast for a couple of weddings. My niece got married in Langley and "A" niece married the following weekend. We had a blast and did a lot of things. Here is a brief list.

1. First wedding Langley Aug 02;

2. Tour of Fort Langley;

3. Visit Gastown and Chinatown in Vancouver;

4. Ferry ride to Vancouver Island;

5. Visit North American Indigenous Games Duncan;

6. Tour BC Museum and Imax in Victoria;

7. Supper at the Masthead in Cowichan Bay;

8. Second wedding in Duncan;

9. Attended 2 meetings (second one was exciting!);

10. Return trip with Dustin and Max including camping at Grand Forks

11. Visited old stomping grounds in Sparwood, B.C.

12. See Frank's Slide.

This was a busy few days and I am glad I am back in Regina. I hope Dustin had fun. It looked like he did. I will post a few details of the vacation in the near future.

Gido

Fort Langley

Ferry to Vancouver Island