Author: Norm

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….

We are looking forward to spending time in Europe visiting the Netherlands and seeing our daughter and son-in-law. But being away from home and leaving it empty for so long does make us nervous. For this reason we are thankful for this guy, our second born son. Nathan’s been living with us for two months…

“They left their nets and followed him.” (Mark 1:18) How could they just leave their nets, what they had been doing for years. I wonder if they had second thoughts, or if their minds went back to the boats and nets and fish? It is interesting to note that after the crucifixion and resurrection, the disciples…