Wait a Minute

People say that if you don't like the weather in Alberta, wait a minute, it will change. How true a statement that is today!
Four days ago it was -32 C and today, it started out at -2C.
This morning we had snow and winds that made visibility very poor(not the expected forecast of course). By 2:00 PM it was + 4 and raining quite steadily. Needless to say everything is now coated in a beautiful sheet of ice. Oh, how we long for the piles and piles of snow that Ontario is dealing with... nope, not really.
Life here in the land of the oil patch has taken a turn (a downturn) as happens every once in a while. Now we hear the cry of those who say the sky is falling.
Yes, the swing of the economy has taken a toll in recent weeks and we hear on almost a daily basis of more layoffs. Why should this be a surprise? We have all seen this before, many times over. The next few years will no doubt be tough, but it is only another part of the cycle.
We are very thankful that we are here at this time. We have a good place to live, David has steady employment, even though it is slow right now and Sonya has her part-time job. We feel that this is a good community to rest in.
We pray that God will bless all our family and friends. Those who are near to us that are facing health issues are in our thoughts and prayers. We will be praying for those that are having surgery soon. Thanks golfer Mo for the uplifting e-mails. Nothing lifts the cares of the day like a good laugh. (Hi to all David's golfing buddies.)
Well, its getting late and another day looms on the horizon so we will sign off.
Love to all and may all your days be filled with joy.