Sorting Pictures and Memories

It has taken me a week to go through my collection of picture albums, boxes of journals, diaries and committee records. At times it became over whelming and very emotional as I read and re-read this material. I did not realize how involved I have been with so many organizations.  

The pictures and memories were sorted out things into categories and placed in envelopes and stored in two plastic bins.

I reminisced at every piece of my public school days in a small Saskatchewan hamlet, to my high school days at a Catholic Convent in the Battlefords.

What stories I could tell of my nursing years at the Saskatchewan Psychiatric Hospital in North Battleford; on to England and Switzerland hospitals I worked in and all my travels through Europe with my two nursing colleagues. Uh, those were the days!!

On my return to Canada, after the18 months in Europe, I made the greatest shift in my life when I married and raised a family. I joined a new religion community and developed new friends.  I buried myself in organizational and fundraising work. For over 45 years I was to become an organizer and doer all who taught me to be a leader and have a real propose in my life in Regina.

With the two boxes filled to the over flowing I shall keep and cherish these memories.

No doubt, some day Randal scan the pictures into a file on the computer and I will re-sort the memory box into another filling system or perhaps write a book!!! 

Now it is time to make another big shift and to find myself in a RV Adventure.

I guess I am still looking for what I want to be when I grow up!

Winter Activity 473 Grand Avenue, Buena Vista

I love keeping the deck clear of snow.


This year we have plenty and  winter is not over!

Money Not All Girls Claim 1959

This was taken from the Cut Knife Grinder, September 1959

Money isn’t everything, according to three attractive young Psychiatric Nurses who left Friday for England and jobs in Surrey.

Misses Marion Bronsch, Radisson; Jacqui Dutruit, Prince Albert; and Lorraine Bertrand, Gallivan gave up $274 a month nursing jobs to realize a dream of seeing Europe, where they will clear $54 a month.

Spring graduates of North Battleford Provincial Hospital, the girls left Saskatoon by plane for Montreal and from there they will sail on Empress of Britain to Liverpool. They plan to begin nursing on October 15 at Belmont Mental Hospital in Sutton, Surry. Next spring they plan a six-month tour of the continent.

Wages at the hospital will be less than $100 a month, $42 of that which will go for room and board and eight dollars for nursing fees. Here they were receiving $274 a month, less board and room, clearing $228 a month.

The girls, all in their 20’s, met in training three years ago. Before coming friends, they discussed the lifetime dream of all of them-- to travel aboard. Since graduating they have saved enough for their trip to England, and they hope, with their additional $54 a month enough to see Europe.

V-E Day 1945

As I continue with cleaning out, sorting and downsizing "Stuff",  I came across this post card.

It brought back a memory of when I was 7 years old and the WW11 had just ended. 

The students from a number of small rural schools around Cut Knife SK were invited to march in a victory parade.

I remember being one of the young students that were lined up and was told to walk very solemnly and orderly in the school section.  

It must have been a cool day as my mother dressed me in my long brown-ribbed stockings which were held up with garters. During the walk I could feel something sliding down my leg.  It was one of the stockings. I became very conscious and embarrassed, as I had to reach down and hold it up as I walked.  It was very uncomfortable to do because I had to hold the stocking above my knee under the dress I wore. I was sure everyone along the street could see me. All I wished was for the day to end and my mom and dad take me home!

On the Move

Back in December 2010, a desire of a goal came to me, so as I shared it with Randal things have been happening to our lives.

It was the need not to hang on to "stuff" that created this desire. The more we talked about the more excited we got. 

We would make a RV Nikken Wellness Home and call this adventure “Live it Discover it”. This would be our business on wheels 

For the past few weeks Randal and I has been doing research on all sorts of things.

We looked at other RV blogs, and we put together a plan. Everyday more things are coming to us.We started to receive messages from areas that we never could imagine! The daily affirmations spoke to us, the technological changes spoke to us, and letting go of “stuff” and commitments became easier to do.  

Our view of the future has become clearer.

I have been going through boxes of memories, pictures, files, looking at every piece of paper and have scaled down considerably. This first step will take the better part of the winter. As it continues to snow almost daily anyway, so what better time to do this?

Today we discontinued the Bed and Breakfast business, cancelled the email and website.

The next thing on the list is complete the volunteer commitments, to hold our first of maybe many, garage sale, which is planned for the last weekend of April, put the house on the Real Estate Market, and makes a decision on the type of RV and truck that would best suit our needs.

This is really making a life change! 

More on Sleep

To add to my last Blog on Sleep I wish to share this Audio I received recently on testimonies and importance of the Nikken Sleep system had on so many people. 

 It is information is worth while to listen to. . Testimonies on Nikken Sleep System 

There will a Wellness Preview held at Care From The Core, 2025 Broad Street, 2nd Fl. 

Wednesday, January 26 at 7:00 pm. Guests Free Consultants -$10.00

Total Wellness Home

* Is your life in balance?

* Do you have any physical discomforts? 

* Are you concerned about sleep, light, air and water quality?

* Would you like to perform better and recover faster?

* Do you spend enough quality time with your family?

* What is your purpose in life?

* Are you worried about your financial security?

If you can relate to any of these questions then this might be for you!

NIKKEN IS THE ONLY COMPANY WITH THE PHILOSOPHY OF ROVIDING BALANCE IN ALL THESE 5 AREAS BY CREATING WELLNESS HOMES!

FIVE PILLARS OF HEALTH: HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY MIND

HEALTHY, FAMILY HEALTHY SOCIETY HEALTHY FINANCES

Staying in Bed

Wikipedia States this on Sleep:

            Sleep is a naturally occurring state characterized by reduced consciousness, relatively suspended sensory activity, and inactivity of nearly all voluntary muscles. It is distinguished from quiet wakefulness by a decreased ability to react to stimuli, but it is more easily reversible than hibernation or coma.

We all do feel like hibernating on these cold winter days!

What better way to do this than in a bed that accentuates the growth and rejuvenation of the immune, nervous, skeletal and muscular systems?

Nikken has researched and developed a sleep system that will do just that. 

See what this technology is all about  Sleep Presentation From Nikken  

Wellness Preview

Yesterday, Randal & I visited the Care From The Core office.

We were very pleased with this venue, as it gave us a good feeling. We also are excited to be associated with others who focus on wellness of the body, mind and spirit!

We booked the Board Room for a Nikken Wellness Preview for Wednesday, January 26 and February 23 at 7:00 pm

The Excellence of Nikken

This morning I took part in a Webinar to hear the announcement of the formation of   The Royal Alliance.


Many of the Royal Diamonds have come together to help move Nikken to a whole new level.  As we grow, The Royal Alliance will include International Royal Diamonds as we expand into a global team.  As a Team with a vision to inspire, Identify, Support and Mentor the Next Generation of  Royal Diamonds. 


I shall be following this team with great interest as we take our Nikken Wellness Home Business on the road. 

New Years 2011 in Calgary

It was a sunny, cold day on December 31 when we drove to Calgary. Randal & I had set aside 5 days to spend time with my daughter, Lynne, and her family to bring in 2011.

My granddaughters, Kaney, Lexi and Nikki , attend the Calgary Arts Academy which teaches through music and art. It really brings out the best in the students that go through this program. 

The girls entertained us with their music. They take violin lessons through the  Suzuki Program and play it beautifully. (Could I say less?)

Kaney & Lexi also play with the Calgary Fiddlers/ and are busy doing “GIGS” all over the city of Calgary, entertaining seniors and during the Calgary Stampede.

Kaney age15

Kaney can play the piano as well as the Base Fiddle very well.

The music ensemble, of which Kaney is a member, will be going to England in March. There they will perform in London and Liverpool. 

Kaney’s  has also posted what she is interested in on Kaney's Art Site

Lexi age 12

Lexi is very good in drawing and sketching and has posted some of it on  Lexi's Art Site .

Nikki age 8

Nikki is right in there with her interests of drawing, reading and music. She enjoys playing card games of any kind and wins frequently!

My Healing Sessions

While in Calgary I always make sure I get my healing sessions that did wonders for my body and mind. I cannot say enough for my daughter, Lynne, who has magic in her hand.

Besides being a Massage Therapist, Lynne is studying to be a Health Coach and does Avesa Healing Energy   Avesa Quantum Healing work as well.

She promotes the benefits and how to useYoung Living Essential Oils

She and her husband, Kerry, own and operates the   Britannia Body Works  Health Centre. Kerry has been practicing as a Massage Therapist for over 25 years and is in demand for his caring manner and ability to make his clients feel good.

A Reflexology treatment from HeArt of Healing at Love2Move, by Rita Davies R.M.T. M.B.R.A, M.A.A.T.M, gave such beneficial session