Author: Norm

Sunday, May 5, 2024 Today I had the opportunity to go to church with my son, daughter-in-law and grandsons. This is not something I’ve been able to do before. There was a freedom in just being there, not being responsible for anything, no expectations of me, and no pressure to bring a message. To just…

Saturday, May 4, 2024 I’ve always taken Saturdays off from work. But because the next day is sermon day, I am usually pondering the message in the mind. Not today! I did much of the same kind of stuff I normally do on a Saturday, but my mind was freer, more relaxed. That was nice….

Friday, May 3, 2024 A trip down memory lane. My brother Greg and I went to Hamilton to walk through the places we lived, played and went to school. As we shared memories, more memories surfaced, and our perspective added to the others’. It struck us both how our memories are positive, and what a…

Thursday, May 2, 2024 Worked on my trailer again. I’m installing a new mini fridge. Went for a long walk with my backpack. I walked into Galt, then through Preston, then along Blair and back home. It was a 5 hour walk with a 1 hour break at Tim Hortons. Cut the grass, then made…

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 A brief record of my daily activities. If you are reading this, I am not writing this for you but for myself. Writing is therapeutic for me, and a good way to remember how I experienced this sabbatical gift. But you are welcome to join me for the journey. Morning walk….