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Be Having Something About Butterflies

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A butterfly metamorphosis painting sits on a table at a retreat two weeks ago.

Our retreat leader points it out to me.

My sister talks to mom about flying away like a butterfly.

My dad says the same.

The children talk about butterflies.

It is winter. There is snow on the ground.

Then I see this on the hospice fireplace:

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And then this note arrives from my mom and dad’s beautiful neighbour:

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The children draw some pictures:

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Yup, more butterflies. I just arrived home to mom and dad’s and guess what I saw on the fridge for the first time ever….

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I think either S and A drew it, but I am not sure when or how it got there.

Yup, butterflies everywhere in the middle on winter.

Beautiful butterflies.

Fly Mama Fly.

Boys, Christianity, Family

Be Snowing In California

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I am not sure how you feel about God or prayer or miracles or signs and wonders BUT I DO FEEL VERY STRONGLY THAT YOU ALL KNOW ABOUT LOVE.

How is it possible that this little stay-at-home mom’s blog has gone from 20-50 hits per days, to now 855 today? The LOVE you share for my mom, Gwen, my dad, Mike and our family.

We are overwhelmed by your love for our family through this blog, through phone calls, emails, cards, food and visits. Everyone has used their own ways and their own gifts to love us. Thank you.

Also being a Northern girl we all know about snow. A few weeks ago, I posted about the significance of snow in our life here.

On Friday, when we transferred mom from hospital to hospice, the snow flakes were fluttering out of the sky. I asked Tom, the ambulance driver, if mom could feel the snow on her face. As dad, Sexy Neck, JC, CC, and OC came to greet Nana into hospice, the snowflakes fell softly on mom’s face lying in the stretcher.

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The next day, I received this email from my old University roommate and teammate, Jill. More snow stories. I love how God brings such miraculous signs and wonders to encourage us. And the greatest of these was LOVE.

Now, here’s Jill:
SNOW IN CALIFORNIA
I’m loving reading your blog. How did I not know you were writing this?

We have so much to talk about but I thought I would share this with you.

I read your blog about the importance of snow in your life.
Last night I was thinking – what if I asked God to snow here?

I never really asked, just thought about it.
In fact I didn’t want to ask, because it doesn’t snow here.

Anyway, this morning I looked out to snow. Tree snow.
The fluff has been coming off daily, but this morning it was like a little snow storm.

Then tonight, Ayla finds these two itsy bitsy Styrofoam bits. She takes one and hands one to me and says Mum let’s have a snow ball fight.

Made me smile and feel so warm.

Looks like you are surrounded by wonderful friends and family.

Your blog has turned so peaceful.

-Jilly

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Be Having Chinese Food From Temptasian’s

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Thank you to our dear friend from PG that I went to high school with. Her family has provided so many meals for our family over many many years.

Tonight, she provided some Chinese soul food at Hospice for our entire family. Here are Marnie and I at the kid table:

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Look at this wonderful food:

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If any of our peeps in PG can let Gloria know how grateful we are for her journeying with us, please send her an email, give her a call or a hug!

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Be Sharing More of God’s Word and a song

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I have been fortunate to have a few years of consistent time hanging out with God in His words on the bible. Thanks to all my leaders who have led me through His word.

Now, I am grateful to those people sending me words God is giving them for us.

From Leslie:
What a journey you and your family are on! Have been praying for a verse/verses for u…Matthew kept coming to mind…opened up my bible to Matthew and landed on 10:29. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the Father. (Our times really are in God’s hands…he has you in this time, your mom, your dad, your children, your husband, your family. God is the fabric holding it all together). Also Matt six kept coming to mind…6:25-34…basically the same theme as Matt 10. The sum up is….do not worry!! He has got this, nothing gets past him. The Father knows what you need, ask him, seek him, trust him!

From Diana:
going to some solstice music event
opened my bible to this today “my flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever”
Psalm 73 vs 26

Today, I also got this song from the hills of Armstrong from a redeemed, restored, holy woman.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6mWUKK4PO9M#

And I received another song from a beautiful wise woman, Karen, from our old church in Vtown.
http://youtu.be/QoYdQa6Cprc

And one more song from Ang:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xzaivDbu9c&sns=em

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Be Having A Sunday Morning Update

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Mom is having a deep rest this morning after her sleepover with M. She had her morning wash, tooth brush and massage. She loves having her back rubbed. She was even able to swing her legs over the edge of the bed and even had a sip of boost. Her first bit of nourishment in a week.

She was so happy to see her nephew Jamie and niece Marnie. She was waiting for them. She had the biggest smile when she saw Jamie and Marnie. She said, “Ahhhhh, Jamie!”

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We are just awaiting M’s girls and C to arrive.

Today, Wendy heads back up to PG to be our angel up there and spend time with her family. She was able to get to us first and help us in the hospital. She was a huge support and I couldn’t have made it through the last night in the hospital without her.

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Auntie Gail heads back to the Lower Mainland to be our angel down there. Her son, Dave, drove through the snow to get her here! Gail is the most incredibly caring sister i have seen. The respect and love she has for my mom is priceless. We are so grateful for them both.

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Uncle Bill also heads back to the Island. He is a pillar of strength for our family. My dad’s old business partner, confidante and just incredible man.

Gail and Bill saying goodbye:

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We couldn’t do this alone.

The strength you see in us is a reflection of God’s love, my mom’s and all of you back in the world who are holding us up in prayer and thought. My sister is a prayer warrior and she has literally held us up in prayer these last months. Her and C have done amazing feats to physically be here as well. What a pair!

This is a rich, beautiful, peaceful time. Mom is in no pain. We are enjoying sharing time as a family.

There is no fear in death. This is an incredible family time filled with tears, laughter, peace and sadness.

WE ARE PROUD TO BE MOM’S MIDWIVES THROUGH THIS PROCESS.