Sometimes it is easier said than done to be gentle on yourself. Use this wallpaper as a reminder. Happy Friday.

"Each day has a story that deserves to be told, because we are made of stories. I mean, scientists say that human beings are made of atoms, but a little bird told me that we are also made of stories." - Eduardo Galeano

"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." John 8:12.

There is no "one-time thing" when it comes to grief.

"Death isn't the end, it's a beginning." - Jennifer Love Hewitt

A couple of current photos of my DS#1.

The weekend before last, our dear friends Mark and Colleen came down for an unexpected, but much-enjoyed visit from Yellowknife. Colleen and I took a walk in the woods, and espied some very pretty things.

This past weekend, our family went down to Red Deer to support Jason as he ran his first "Super" Spartan Race, which is 8 miles in length (and 20-plus obstacles).