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I feel like I should start this post with "Merry Christmas" as I watch the snow swirl around outside.  The daffodils in the church garden are holding fast - refusing to open up just yet (very wise of them!).  Seems strangely appropriate when we are, for the most part, under house arrest, to watch it snow.  My daughter keeps proclaiming, "It's spring!  It's not supposed to snow!"

Let me share with you a few of the things I've had shared with me this past week - what people are doing for others, and what they are receiving, often unexpectedly.  It warms my heart and I hope it warms yours too.  I've not included names, unless I've had explicit permission to do so.

A parishioner who made masks to be delievered to Alderville First Nation for their elders.

A parishioner makes extra dinner and then shares the abundance with her neighbours.

A parishioner who dropped off some flowers.

The parishioners who take time to phone others.

The parishioner who is making face masks for residents at West Shore.

The parishioners who are picking up and dropping off groceries for others.

Tom Greenwood shared this story with me.  His neighbours knocked on his door on Easter Sunday morning and presented him with a freshly made omelette.  Then, at dinner, they brought over dinner!

And...we wanted to ring our church bell for Easter, but the bell is still not functional. 

So Cliff Moon came over to the church with his old school bell and rang away on Easter Morning. 

Thank you to everyone for the many ways you continue to share the love of God in these unusual times.

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Would you like supplies so that you can sew masks as well?  We are looking into providing a drop off and pick up of materials - when it is clear how it is safe to do so.  Let Ruthanne know if you are interested in this.

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Calling all writers.  
Do you have a story to share?  Maybe something that has happened during recent weeks that others might find inspiring, funny or thought-provoking?  Please send to Ruthanne or Phil so that we can include these pieces in our weekly newsletter.  We may not all be able to gather in person, but we can still share what is happening in our lives.

 

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Catharine Midgley has asked us to share the following note with you:

Dear Ascension Friends:
My Tom is at a time in life where Palliative care is going to be needed and I am thankful the medical system is offering it here at home. Hopefully you will see us in our vehicle driving for a Frosty at Wendy's and sitting watching the traffic pass on 7A or down at the waterfront watching the geese return. We are practicing proper distancing but we ourselves are hugging a lot.
Catharine Midgley
We join together to pray for and care for Tom and Catharine during this difficult time.