Very graceful and lovely dance from the Optimistic Me to We Gala event.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
One of the performances on U-tube of the dancers at the Gala
Very graceful and lovely dance from the Optimistic Me to We Gala event.
From a Chinese newspaper in China about the Gala
http://www.mingpaotor.com/htm/
It is in Chinese, of course, but you may find it interesting to see.
It is in Chinese, of course, but you may find it interesting to see.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Thanksgiving Monday
My friend Sami and I went to Princess Point. Mohammad was unable to go as he had plans to go to Burlington.
We took the Aberdeen #6 bus and it got us there in no time. It was Sami's first time to see this wonderful spot and he had never been in that area either so it was nice for him.
With his electric wheelchair, he was able to go on most of the rougher terrain which was wonderful. There was only one spot he could not go because of the roots of the tree.
He brought a lovely picnic lunch and we enjoyed it at the waterfront. He is a very good cook!
It was a wonderful afternoon. He is a nice man. He was so delighted to find this wonderful place and plans to go on is own some other time now that he knows how to go.
Some pictures.....
It was a nice way to spend Thanksgiving Monday - enjoying a picnic lunch with a friend and lovely warm fall weather. I did not even need my jacket!
We took the Aberdeen #6 bus and it got us there in no time. It was Sami's first time to see this wonderful spot and he had never been in that area either so it was nice for him.
With his electric wheelchair, he was able to go on most of the rougher terrain which was wonderful. There was only one spot he could not go because of the roots of the tree.
He brought a lovely picnic lunch and we enjoyed it at the waterfront. He is a very good cook!
It was a wonderful afternoon. He is a nice man. He was so delighted to find this wonderful place and plans to go on is own some other time now that he knows how to go.
Some pictures.....
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| Sami |
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| A beautiful spot on the rugged side of the trail |
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| Peaceful and quiet |
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| The more rugged side of the trail |
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| Another lovely shot |
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| On the paved side |
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| A lovely spot, near where we had a picnic |
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| Full of scenic spots on the rugged side of the trail particularly |
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| The beauty of nature |
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| Loved the tree and the water together |
It was a nice way to spend Thanksgiving Monday - enjoying a picnic lunch with a friend and lovely warm fall weather. I did not even need my jacket!
Thanks for dropping by.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Visit from Saba, Imaan and Isa
What a marvellous time we had! The weather cooperated, the children were fantastic in their behaviour and it was so wonderful to be back in touch with my old friend Saba after 11 years of separation due to moving cities and even moving countries. I moved cities and she moved countries.
I had only seen Isa, who is now 11 years old, as a tiny baby, and never met Imaan at all. What a pleasure it was for me to spend time with the whole family. Unfortunately, their Dad is out of the country right now so he could not be with us.
The children were absolutely excited about going on the city bus as they usually get driven everywhere. Saba remarked on how polite everybody was on the bus and she was very taken with how very nice the drivers were.
They enjoyed the scenic route that the Aberdeen bus took and remarked on how pretty some of the houses were. This was her first visit to Hamilton and she was very taken with the city.
Princess Point was our destination for the day so I bought a bus day pass and we went all over the place. Princess Point first, then up to Sam Lawerance Park to take picture, then on to Limeridge Mall for supper. It was so exciting for the children and both Saba and I enjoyed it as well.
I was asked not to put the children's pictures on Facebook so of course, I respected the mother's wish and did not do so. Thus, here you will also only see nature pictures from this time.
What a wonderful day.
Saba also noticed the difference between the mountain and the lower city and remarked on that. She also noticed that it was cooler on the mountain.
We are hoping that we can have a sleepover at some point in December so that the children can see the holiday decorations and the little train.
Thanks for dropping by.
I had only seen Isa, who is now 11 years old, as a tiny baby, and never met Imaan at all. What a pleasure it was for me to spend time with the whole family. Unfortunately, their Dad is out of the country right now so he could not be with us.
The children were absolutely excited about going on the city bus as they usually get driven everywhere. Saba remarked on how polite everybody was on the bus and she was very taken with how very nice the drivers were.
They enjoyed the scenic route that the Aberdeen bus took and remarked on how pretty some of the houses were. This was her first visit to Hamilton and she was very taken with the city.
Princess Point was our destination for the day so I bought a bus day pass and we went all over the place. Princess Point first, then up to Sam Lawerance Park to take picture, then on to Limeridge Mall for supper. It was so exciting for the children and both Saba and I enjoyed it as well.
I was asked not to put the children's pictures on Facebook so of course, I respected the mother's wish and did not do so. Thus, here you will also only see nature pictures from this time.
What a wonderful day.
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| The leaf and the caterpillar |
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| The children were fascinated by the wild life there |
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| A lady bug |
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| The same caterpillar |
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| Taken from the Sam Lawrence park on the mountain |
We are hoping that we can have a sleepover at some point in December so that the children can see the holiday decorations and the little train.
Thanks for dropping by.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
The Toronto Address for sweater collection
Location:We are located 3 blocks north of Sheppard Avenue on Don Mills Road.Contact Information
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I have been advised that this Toronto Lutheran church will gladly take your gently used or new winter sweaters for the Syrian refugees.
It is always best to call them first to see when you can drop off your donations.
Time is passing very rapidly and the cut off date of the end of October is well on its way. This is why I am using all available means to me, Facebook, telephone and blogging to get this worthy cause before people's eyes in order that they can help.
Thank you for dropping by and if you are in the Toronto area, please consider helping.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Drop off contact in Mississauga, Ontario
With her permission, I am posting this short note to let people know who to call re dropping off sweaters in the Mississauga area.
It is essential to call first so somebody can be there to receive the sweaters.
Pastor Susan Climo
905-625-6650.
Some Home Hardware Stores will also receive sweaters so check your local Home Hardware to see if they can receive your new or gently used sweaters for the Syrian refugees in the camps.
I am still trying to find out any drop off points for Toronto and will post it when I find out.
Thanks for dropping by.
It is essential to call first so somebody can be there to receive the sweaters.
Pastor Susan Climo
905-625-6650.
Some Home Hardware Stores will also receive sweaters so check your local Home Hardware to see if they can receive your new or gently used sweaters for the Syrian refugees in the camps.
I am still trying to find out any drop off points for Toronto and will post it when I find out.
Thanks for dropping by.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Sweater Drive for Syrian refugees
I am so proud of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church here in Hamilton, who is donating two bags of sweaters towards this noble effort put on by the Lutheran Church.
I also would like to mention that I know a young mother here in Hamilton who is herself a newcomer to Canada and she will bring some sweaters from her four children which are gently used. I have another young mother in Mississauga who is donating sweaters as well. May God reward them for their generosity. My club is also going to ask the staff if they have any sweaters that they could spare. Unfortunately, in the rules of the club, no soliciting of members is allowed. I know that there are many generous souls there and they are very active in helping others by fund raising, working in a hospice, running etc. etc. I may privately speak to people that I know if I think they may be able to help.
Thus far, from my end of this endeavour, friends who are Christian and Muslim have banded together to assist people in the refugee camps.
Together we can overcome adversity and show love and kindness to suffering people, no matter where they live in this hurting world.
Thanks for dropping by.
I also would like to mention that I know a young mother here in Hamilton who is herself a newcomer to Canada and she will bring some sweaters from her four children which are gently used. I have another young mother in Mississauga who is donating sweaters as well. May God reward them for their generosity. My club is also going to ask the staff if they have any sweaters that they could spare. Unfortunately, in the rules of the club, no soliciting of members is allowed. I know that there are many generous souls there and they are very active in helping others by fund raising, working in a hospice, running etc. etc. I may privately speak to people that I know if I think they may be able to help.
Thus far, from my end of this endeavour, friends who are Christian and Muslim have banded together to assist people in the refugee camps.
Together we can overcome adversity and show love and kindness to suffering people, no matter where they live in this hurting world.
Thanks for dropping by.
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