“From the womb my first cry, it was a joyful noise…, Only love, only love can leave such a mark, But only love, only love unites our hearts, Justified till we die, you and I will magnify, The Magnificent, Magnificent” Magnificent - U2
February, the month of new and renewed love. This year it also came to mean a month of loss as our Grandma passed away. So much has gone on in such a short period of time, I’ll do my best to catch things up without dragging on...lets begin...at the beginning...
1. In Loving Memory of Geraldine Ellis (Grandma) October 6, 1921 - February 5, 2009. My grandma was one of the rare constants when I was growing up. In the midst of so many different family situations she was always there. At times she took on the roll of a mom, my greatest advocate and cheerleader and others my toughest critic speaking hard truth when needed. She never wavered in her love for me or our family and she was loved by many. She will be greatly missed. It’s one thing to have lost her, but what made it hard for my sister, brother and I was having to watch her loose control of her body and then die with us by her side in the hospital. We say good bye for now but not forever. We will reunite sometime in the future and embrace in a hug as only she could give.
2. Valentines: Just wanted to say that I am the luckiest man on the planet. I have been blessed with the best partner, friend and wife possible. And then, to top it off, two very fantastic, beautiful, SMART, fun, loving daughters as well. Happy Valentines, Elaine, Sarah and Emily!
3. Soccer: Quick update, Sarah scores 2 goals in one game and help lead her team from an incredible 4-0 deficit in the 1st half, to tie the best team in the league in the second half. Emily, well she and her team are heading to the Coastal Cup Medallion Game on Sunday. Lets just say they won’t be quitting soccer anytime soon. UPDATE: EMILY SCORED 2 GOALS in the first half to help lead her team to a 6-1 win in the Medallion Game final.
3. Toronto: Just wanted to get this off my chest. In months and years past in this blog I have spoken of wanting to get out of the dreary weather of Vancouver. Let me tell you, go spend 8 days in Toronto and then come back home to the west coast. We are the so fortunate to live in the most beautiful city in Canada. It may rain here, but at-least its not old and run down with a wind chill of -20 to -25. I enjoy visiting the different parts of Canada, but 8 days in Toronto is just too much.
4. High School...The beginning: We took Sarah to her High School orientation this month. HIGH SCHOOL. It was not that long ago that she bounced on my knee, sang to all the off key songs I would play and laughed at every funny face I made. I’m not sure Elaine and I are ready for this, but I think Sarah is and will do well at LTSS this fall. What’s funny is, I graduate there oh some 20 years or so ago. Hey Sarah...have fun, we are proud of you and know that you will continue to excel at LTSS, and remember, I am still hanging on the school walls and “I’m watching you....always watching” (10 points if you know where the quote came from)
5. New Music: U2: No Line on the Horizon. Great album, but what do you expect from one of the greatest bands of all time. So far I am hooked on “Maginifcent” and “Moment of Surrender”. As always head on over to iTunes and pick up a copy. With U2 you can’t go wrong.
Till next month
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