Very Good Friday

Despite the ongoing cold weather these brave little beauties have decided to bloom.

I took Mom for a drive and we watched the wind tossed lake as we sat tucked in and cozy drinking coffee in my little red car.

Mom is like the brave little flowers, continuing to bloom in the midst of adversity. Her recovery from influenza has been difficult with her eyesight even worse than it was and her impaired memory making certain important tasks confusing.

So it was very timely that Becci and her kids arrived to cheer up our Easter celebration.

We had a pizza at the Village one evening and had to go on a long journey to find the room that had been assigned to us for our dinner.

We managed to get all 9 of us (including two walkers and my wheelchair) all into the elevator for a comical ride.

Unfortunately I couldn't get everyone into the picture and then my finger was not wanting to cooperate to push the button, so this is a piece of the action.

Little Pupcake was a real hit, as usual, and everyone was taking turns holding him.

Good Friday dinner was held up at the orchard and the kids felt right at home.

What a joy to have them here again, albeit much larger versions of the little ones that lived here not so long ago...

Niko started us out by reading the verse he found on his plate and everyone followed suit.  It was amazing how applicable each verse was for the person reading it.  I love how God's word is alive and how He knew ahead of time who would be sitting in front of the various verses. 

The turkey turned out beautifully and the meal was abundant and delicious, but best of all was the company around the table.

Family from far and near.

Four generations represented.

Even Elsie's dear "wasband" Ron was able to come up from Vancouver to join us.

There was music

drumming

lots of visiting 

and Paska! 

There were also Easter egg hunts inside and outside.

Because that's what we always do here!

The kids are turning into really amazing humans!

They are polite and kind and the two older ones are very interactive.  They look you in the eye and are genuinely interested in having good conversations and connecting.  Luca is still a bright little spark darting here and there!

Becci and Martin have done a fabulous job with these three.

So grateful for Becci's heart for family and desire to stay connected.

She is like the glue holding us close to her kids and that part of the family.

Priceless gifts.