Morning all,
I wanted to write quickly and brag about our weather. Sometime after convention, the temperature started to rising till it reached -20°. It stayed in that area till Wednesday when a miserable wind blew in. But, that miserable wind warmed our temps to zero and above. Yesterday (Thursday), we awoke to 2° and no wind – all was calm, peaceful, and beautiful! And, during the day, the temp rose as high as 18° ABOVE zero. Why couldn’t that have been for last week when we had convention? This morning is -5° which is still very manageable.
The ministry drove to Haines on Monday. They had a few minor things to deal with on the trip like slippery roads and rain. But, they are in Haines safe and sound now. They will go over to Hoonah on Saturday, if nothing changes with their schedules. (Sis Freddie, I did give your message to Bro Ernest – he was going to contact you and see what could be arranged) I did pass on any and all messages that came to the ministry while they were here – to all of you who sent messages. I’m sorry I never told you that till now.
After convention sickness has not been too abounding which is an excellent thing! Well except for my dear MIL Flo who has come down with a case of laryngitis...
Anyway, wld hv liked this kind of weather for convention, but oh well..."the land of the frozen chosen"...right?
Big Pat's on fire-watch this week so has to make early morning rounds and late evening rounds to all the boilers that heat the public building, wellhouse, schools, Tab....some other workshops...
New seating arrangement for this new month always makes for interesting table conversations...
Rob is working hard at his online Math and Phonics. LOVES HIS IPAD! The School District gave him one of these nifty gadgets and after downloading a bunch of educational game like applications he is on his own. He can do math, phonics, spelling and mind bender type of activities...and math flash cards and money changing activities...
May and Annie are busy with activities around the place. Annie is busily making her chunky jewelery which has become very popular here, making it for anybody who asks her. Maybe she can try and sell it sometime...
May is busy working on props and backdrops for the school spring play coming up...I think it is "Namaan"...put on by our most excellent senior musician/composer Miss JoAn...May has hired the help of some of the young high schooler and I think they have a grand time in the Tab, with colored chalk, big empty spaces of white sheets, snacks and music...May took over my job of head prop and backstage manager - that I getting too stressful anymore (after about 11 years) , and she is doing a wonderful job. Of course May is also busy planning her veggie garden for next summer, has made plans and blueprints of the layout and everything...seems to enjoy it all very much.
Our next highlight is the arrival of PatLou, Bethany, Ella and Esther to Anchorage of Feb. 26th. I will make a trip to see them as soon as they get settled in...can't wait! Those babies are getting soooo big! If I can I will include a short clip of the girls eating their cukes....
I think you can view it if you click on this link...
Anyway, I’m running late, as usual, so I’m off to school.
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