Life brings change
October 20, 2021
I don’t carry anything heavy anymore. So, when our new pastor, his wife and family moved here, mostly the younger people carried boxes, beds and
I don’t carry anything heavy anymore. So, when our new pastor, his wife and family moved here, mostly the younger people carried boxes, beds and
I walk on McCoy Road almost every day. It has a few hills. One in particular though, almost does me in every time. Going down
I was talking with someone today and what I said came out wrong. Later I thought, I need to apologize. It is so easy to
Years ago, I remember hearing an analogy about storing memories. It went like this . . .
When March began it was very cold and blustery and I was encouraged with the saying . . .
ESTHER COLPITTS I was given an Amaryllis for Christmas. Within a couple of days I put the bulb into the soil they provided, watered it
I began working on a 1,000 piece puzzle the other day. It was recommended to me but as I was turning over the pieces I
ESTHER COLPITTS A friend was preparing minutes for a Zoom meeting and when she sent out the emails, one of the addresses was incorrect. Trying
ESTHER COLPITTS, Spiritual Growth My granddaughter, Emily brought me a souvenir a number of years ago made up of pieces of broken glass. Amazingly, because
ESTHER COLPITTS Recently, I headed out to walk my pup and because it was so early I let him run free for a short piece.
I don’t carry anything heavy anymore. So, when our new pastor, his wife and family moved here, mostly the younger people carried boxes, beds and dressers. I made sandwiches. I can do that easily and with joy.
I walk on McCoy Road almost every day. It has a few hills. One in particular though, almost does me in every time. Going down is fun, but as we near the end of our walk, the climb feels so
I was talking with someone today and what I said came out wrong. Later I thought, I need to apologize. It is so easy to speak and misunderstand where the other person is coming from. An apology helps . .
Years ago, I remember hearing an analogy about storing memories. It went like this . . .
When March began it was very cold and blustery and I was encouraged with the saying . . .
ESTHER COLPITTS I was given an Amaryllis for Christmas. Within a couple of days I put the bulb into the soil they provided, watered it slightly, daily, as they said and waited. Nothing happened. Weeks went by, still nothing. Finally
I began working on a 1,000 piece puzzle the other day. It was recommended to me but as I was turning over the pieces I thought, why am I doing this? It has so many shades of green, gray and
ESTHER COLPITTS A friend was preparing minutes for a Zoom meeting and when she sent out the emails, one of the addresses was incorrect. Trying to fix that error became . . . .
ESTHER COLPITTS, Spiritual Growth My granddaughter, Emily brought me a souvenir a number of years ago made up of pieces of broken glass. Amazingly, because of the way it is put together, it is quite lovely and suits the room
ESTHER COLPITTS Recently, I headed out to walk my pup and because it was so early I let him run free for a short piece. Little did I realize that . . .
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street
Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.
Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com
The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.
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