5 Things

I stole this from Celena - thought I'd try to give it a go.......

5 things i was doing 5 years ago:
1. Working as a Unit Clerk
2. going aquasizing with Celena
3. trying to figure out what to do when ' I grew up'
4. hating where I was emotionally
5. hating where I was physically

5 things on my to-do list for this weekend:
1. grocery shopping
2. drive to calgary - maybe
3. attend baby shower
4. go to church
5. see family

5 things i would do with a million dollars (after becoming debt free):
1. travel to England
2. buy a house
3. quit work - well maybe not if it was only 1 million - that doesn't go very far these days
4. maybe move to England
5. invest

5 places i have lived:
1. Edmonton
2. Bow Island
3. Vulcan
4. Innisfail
5. Milk River

5 jobs i've held (at least for a little while):
1. Secretary - University of Alberta Hospital Pharmacy
2. Unit Clerk - Royal Alexandra Hospital - Unit 54
3. Film Loan Clerk - Royal Alexandra Hospital
4. Short Order Cook - Mississippi Queen - Bow Island
5. Babysitter

5 years from now i will:
1. Be DEBT FREE
2. Be able to have children
3. Be healthier – hopefully have lost some weight
4. Gone back to London England
5. Seen Jon finish School

Time for Remembrance

Jon's brother's birthday is November 5th and there is a poem that talks about remembering that date that Jon likes to quote:

"Remember, remember the fifth of November.
Gunpowder, Treason and Plot.
I see no reason why Gunpowder Treason
Should ever be forgot."

Of course it has to do with England, as my husband has a not so secret obsession with all things English. And even though I am not as attached to all things English as Jon is it does help me get in the mood for Remembrance Day. Both my grandfathers fought in WWII and I know that at least 1 of my great grandfathers fought in WWI. It is them I am remembering.

I did not know my Grampa Beasley very well as he died when I was only 10 years old and since we lived in Alberta and he in Langley B.C. we did not get a change to visit often. I do have one memory of him, I was probably about 7 or 8 and we had gone for a visit and he had this big sink in their back porch area and he was giving my little brother a bath - I know not the greatest memory of all, but when I combine that with some of the stories my mom has told me about her father I remember what a legacy I have been given; one of compassion, laughter, patience and respect.

Grampa Joulie, I k new much better. I remember him and Gramma coming out to visit at least once a year, first they drove, then the bus, the while Grampa was sick, not at all. Grampa was a joker and a kidder, but every night he'd kiss you on the lips and say "God Bless". I wish I had more memories of him, but I know that I have recieved a legacy from him as well; one of perserverance, patience and faith.

And so I must "Remember Remember" not just the fifth of November but always. These men, and their wives, along with so many others have helped me become the woman that I am today. Hopefully, when children do come into our home I will be able to help them - Remember.

If you would like the history that goes with the poem go here