Name change: "Grandpa's Gym"!

 
 

Well, this pretty much describes the activities in our gym. We're busy..or we're not! It is a nice way to spend and evening together. Stan works the hardest. I use the treadmill while he moves on to other things. 

"On the wings of an eagle we will rise"

I just listened to my ipod as I did some odd jobs and was reminded of one song that I took as our theme song over the last months and I must have played it, hummed it, sang it and cranked it louder as I walked and was completely encouraged by it! I will give you a web site and hopefully you can hear it too.
http://signpostmusic.com/bell/vidband.htm

I did a search for Steve Bell, Wings of an Eagle and found this video clip and printable lyrics. I hope it works for you. Roy had put songs on the ipod for me and I found it the first time as I sat in Smittys one morning having breakfast by myself while Stan was still in ICU. There is such comfort and peace in God's Word. Love, Maxine

Back to the "banana belt"

Well, we just got back from Saskatoon and they are working on their snow removal budget already. They have been plowing their streets and it really looks like winter. It wasn't many miles south before we are back to our bare fields and 8 degrees. We have got moved home for sure now. We will be going back to Saskatoon in a month to check in with a Dr. but all physio appointments are now transfered here as well as being able to pick up bandages etc. We are very pleased. I look forward more relaxing visits to the city. We will travel without our list of appointments and be back to a little shopping and a lot of visiting. Stephen flies home on Dec. 19th and back to Oklahoma on Jan 1st. Melissa may or may not have her baby before Christmas so our holiday plans are somewhat flexible at the time. As long as we are all together, we don't worry about where. It will be a wonderful Christmas.
Take care and God bless. Stan and Maxine :-)

After lunch nap with Grandpa

  

This was Linaya's first trip to Grandpa and Grandma's farm and the first time we have seen so many smiles fom her. She seems to turn on bright ones for Stan! We had a wonderful weekend with Monica,Roy and Linaya and Melissa and Robert all home with us. The guys were great at helping us catch up on a few odd jobs that hadn't been completed since July. I even had Roy carrying 20 bags of water softener salt into the basement before he left! All the exercise equipment is now in the rec room in the basement and I have good intentions of spending an hour with Stan taking my turn on some of these contraptions. I would be a wimp by Spring if I don't get busy and keep up with him. We go back to Saskatoon for a Friday appointment but have managed to be home for two weeks. More grain was trucked out this week and the fall work continues. We're doing well. Talk soon. Stan and Maxine :-)

Little farmerette!!

  

Back to the "almost" ordinary

I am reminded often how our life suddenly became connected to so many others. We are constantly meeting up with people who act so excited to see Stan and congratulate him on his success of beating this illness. Some act almost embarassed to admit they have been following our progress for months as silent bystanders. It strikes me that I am suddenly very selfconscious of writing as I never know where my words end up. I am reminded of a story my Dad used to tell about shaking out a pillow into the wind and then being told to go gather back all the feathers. Collecting back your words is just as ineffective! We have been comforted by your presence, your concern and your continued prayers. Stan goes out and about working at various odd jobs necessary for sending off the grain in semi-trailors and putting things away for winter. I work on baby projects and am back to housework and shopping etc. Ordinary is nice. Stan is very motivated to get back in shape and does well at doing exercises even when he comes in tired. He continues to improve and looks stronger daily.
Love from Stan and Maxine

One month old already!

 

We are just back from Saskatoon again and this time we will stay put for two weeks! The family will be coming here the November 11th weekend to hear John Clayton do his session on "Does God Exist". We have made great strides in Saskatoon and it is time to get moved to our own doctor and life back at home. We will make fewer trips for medical reasons and Stan will NOT miss all the appointments. We WILL miss seeing our little Linaya change week by week and watching Melissa grow the next one! but we're in no danger of losing touch. Please pray for Melissa and Robert as they await their baby too. Talk soon! Stan and Maxine