Vacations are to the mind what rainfall is to the earth!

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So glad you are all rested and you have found yourself again. Hoping your journeys had you realizing that you are doing what you are supposed to be doing- that is impacting people every day.
  2. Huge congrats to you!  

 We have fantastic news on many fronts this week. It has people moving away from us but it also has people living their dreams which is soooo what we are all about!!! 

 Great news bulletin number one: Carmen Shaw is soon to be working for CFS. We are so proud she can use her sociology degree for good and help the families who really need a hand. Knowing CFS recognizes people who build relationships are the people you want working for you is paramount. She will be fabulous there and we are so excited for her!! Now for us that sucks  - but we always manage to get the best people to come back into this building... Its uncanny but its true!! Congrats hugs to you my girl we are so happy for you! 

 Great news number two. Shelly will be moving not to Zama or to Grande Prairie but to California in September !! Seriously!!! She and Pete and our Eva and going to school there and will be heading out on missions adventures after that. It has all fallen into place for them and we couldn't be happier that god has lead them to this adventure- vacation- oh I mean calling! Now that sucks hugely for us. Cause I'm not sure there is another Shelly out there??? But we must think positively.... Na....... it makes me cry- so I will avoid that one altogether for a while!!  Congrats to the family!! 

 Great news number three- Debbie's Jacey graduated from her courses in Abbotsford BC. She is now on to a mission in Brazil. This girl has visited 23 countries!! How cool is she!! Very cool, you must meet her! 
Staffing

 Andrew and Tasha and Andrew N are out on Monday. Someone is in for them. There is no one in the library yet on Monday.

 Natalia is out Thursday and Friday Sheena P is in for her. 

 Emily is in the library on Tuesday. 

Thanks to  you to the bottom of our artistic hearts!!! 

 Natalia thank you for enlightening us and having us go there.... We were released and we now know anything is possible. People's strengths lie in different places and  freedom to create is a right all people must exercise. 

 Thank you to her cleaner uppers. Evelyn, Cheri and Carmen did so much throughout the week to assist Natalia. That last day clean up was difficult and your help made it achievable. Thanks so much!!!

 We will feel the benefits of this residency for months to come. 

Events/programming

 Use your time wisely for the next two months. That's all we have less that two months. maximize all time that five minutes in the morning and that seven minutes at days end, practice multiplication facts. 

 We need to tighten up. Damage to our bathrooms is extensive. Track who goes to the bathroom and when. I thought your walk throughs would alleviate it but it hasn't. There is grafitti everywhere. Does the child go to the bathroom with a pencil or pen in hand? Do you know where your kids are? It is happening in all bathrooms. 

 Student council meeting Tuesday.

 Assembly periods 5 and 6 Friday. Dancers are coming maybe????

 Track and field is on Monday 22nd. Science in Motion needs to know what you want to do for each grade I sent out that email. 

Blog replies: 

 Please tell us what your high and low of your holiday was. 

 Example: My High was actually cooking everyday for Steve. I haven't done that in about two years. It felt fabulous to be back to normal. I can actually cook!! 

 My Low was taking my dogs for long walks and having to bath them each and every single time we came it. Yuck!!! 

 Enjoy the spring flowers, and relax your way to the year end. 











Comments

  1. Anonymous22 April 2015 at 12:03

    Lots of highlights! Dance with my girl, time with my grandkids, sleeping in, long walks, puttering around the house, making decent meals, having my boy home!

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  2. Unknown22 April 2015 at 12:05

    My high is being able to see my grandma hostler for three days! I only get to see her once a year.

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  3. Unknown22 April 2015 at 12:06

    Enjoying the sun, relaxing, and just being with my family! Those are all my highs!

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  4. Susan Richards22 April 2015 at 15:20

    Having a wonderful time in Vegas. Enjoying sites and shows. My high will happen tomorrow when we have a reunion with our cousin after almost 20 years. Also, I guess I may have to return since I bought some vacation property with Hilton Grand Vacations at the Elara. Vegas, anyone?

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  5. Unknown23 April 2015 at 10:30

    My highs - visiting family in GP, spending quality time with the kids, and having some time to tidy/clean, no homework in evenings:)

    My low - Not getting as much sunshine as others, but taking what I can get, lol:)

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  6. Anonymous26 April 2015 at 19:24

    Surprising the kids at Legoland was the high. Hilarious video I will show you. Played with my kids and my beautiful wife at the beach with temps in the 90's. Great week.

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  7. Anonymous27 April 2015 at 08:05

    My high for the holiday was how wonderful my kids were on our trip to Mexico also think I conquered my fear of heights . I don't think I had a low I could not have asked for a better holiday :)

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  8. KimB27 April 2015 at 10:21

    My high was going to Disneyland for the first time in my life. I had so much fun and had the bonus of watching my kids' excitement!! Awesome trip. California has a great vibe!! Shelly is a lucky lady:)

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  9. Unknown27 April 2015 at 20:24

    High- spending time with my friends and playing outside with Cole
    Low- Murray being sent out for an appendectomy. Upside, I was nearby and could meet him for his surgery.

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