Hidy ho, neighbors! A quick note to thank those of you who responded to my last post. Much appreciated, at least now I know someone's reading the blog. Here are a few notes for the day:

What an exciting and blessed morning so far! Drove to the shore to see....not the water and ice of yesterday, nor the open water of the last time I walked there. The entire sphere, the entire surface of the bowl as far as we could see, was ice. Ice, ice, ice, white, bluish, greenish, and pink. Slabs, chunks, piles, tabletops. Even the open pond-like areas were frozen over enough to support the new snow. The sun is warm enough to let me sit on the deck in my housecoat (thanks, Mom), to melt the new snow and get it running across the road (thanks, God), and to make me take off my winter coat while walking. Yippee! But the wind of the last three days drove ice in from Labrador or the arctic waters, or Iceland! Who knows where, but there it is. The ocean never fails to surprise, attract, and interest.

Another great thing that happened: A parcel in the mail from Dear Brother. That in itself was a YAY for me moment. The best part occurred when I cut open the top. Out flowed a familiar, warm scent of Brother's room and Brother's shirts. It was like receiving a hug in the mail. It made my day.

Last night I got a phone call from a friend just out of hospital, this morning from another friend on the other side of Canada just to keep in touch and ask for prayer. Dear neighbors and friends, let this be an encouragement to us all. When you think of someone, send a note. Write a letter. E mail. Call. Drop a postcard. Stick in a flower or leaf from home, or from where you're travelling. Drop a bit of your cologne on the paper. Believe me, the person on the receiving end will be so pleased! You may have no idea how that gesture will touch the recipient.

Have a great day..........................Kate