Slowing down...
Walter got hit with a nasty cold and he had no choice but to slow down this week.
He would rally to make it to the morning chapel, drag himself to the office to deal with some emails and phone calls.  He coughed and sneezed his way through and finally would give in and go back to our suite a few yards from the office building.
In support of Walter's healing and need for rest, the office staff posted a sign:

Tough love is hard to take, but eventually Walter got the hint and took a couple afternoons off!
In the meantime, I had some new things to learn and a full-day meeting to be engaged in as I learn the role of Personnel Coordinator for NCEM.  The previous person retired about 8-10 months ago and we've had no replacement until I stepped into the role in September.  Walter put in place a candidate coordinator who is new to that role, as well and I will work with Andrew to manage the paperwork and process from the office.  (Andrew and his wife live in Alberta and can do much by email and phone in connecting with inquiries and new applicants.)
It was a busy week for us, in spite of sickness.  I had made a pot of chicken soup Tuesday and someone gave us homemade borscht Wednesday, so Walter was well taken care of in the soup department!  We had plenty of fruit and orange juice, so Walter loaded up on the vitamin C in his diet.  With some echinacea tea in his mug, Walter nursed that cold until Thursday afternoon he finally felt it break.  I was so glad to see him looking more perky and energetic.  We decided he needed some fresh air and took a lovely walk off the headquarters property on the amazing forest trails.

Apart from a residual cough, Walter is on the mend.  Just in time for the trip he and the other two gentleman on the Executive Team, Jason and Bob,  who will fly together to Spokane for a leadership coaching time.  I am praying my dear husband will not have sinus/ear pain when flying and will be healthy and alert to take in all he can at these sessions on leadership.

On the home front, Daniel is gearing up for the curling season.  His new team looks promising and eager to practice.  They will begin league curling soon - they've already thrown some rocks to get the feel for the ice and to gel as a team in new positions.  Daniel is skip and in his quiet way is a strong, confident leader.  We know one teammate but not the two new additions, brothers Daniel had connections with through the University of Regina back when he gave Business Administration a run!
Mark and Amy are skirting their mobile home and mouse-proofing before they move in.  Amy has already begun piano lessons and has a dozen students, I believe.  "Selke Studios" is even on Google maps, so the country location can be found more easily!
Caylea had the opportunity to speak in chapel yesterday at Nipawin Bible College.  We had thought about going to hear her, but on second thought, felt she would be more free to share from her heart without her parents present.  Her friend, Hope sent us a picture of Caylea speaking, and our friends messaged us that they heard Caylea's testimony and commented, "She had us laughing and crying...love that girl!"  We're so proud of her, being willing to share what God has done through her cancer journey.  We know He is not finished yet (Philippians 1:6).
God is good!  If nothing else is learned in our own journey of parenting, ministry, sickness and leadership, we have grown in our experience and understanding that GOD IS GOOD!  He does not change, He is faithful, He is loving and gracious...He is just in ALL His ways.  The Bible says so and we haven't been disappointed by His promises, ever!
Have a good weekend, my friends.