Celebrating Victoria by-the-sea

   

    What is a blessing or to be blessed? 

   
   My dictionary describes it thus — “to invoke God’s favour upon; make happy; fortunate or prosperous; to praise or extol; a fortunate occurrence; approval." 
  

   The meaning I’ll use for now is — “a fortunate occurrence,” one that took place in my life last weekend. 

   

   I had the privilege of spending a weekend enjoying beautiful Victoria, the lovely city “by the sea.” 

   Our two-bedroom suite overlooking the harbour was comfortable and so adequate for James, Karen and myself. 

      

   James made an excellent choice when booking earlier. Close by, were interesting stores which Karen and I enjoyed checking out and of course, walking away with a few purchases. 

   We enjoyed delicious meals at the Canoe restaurant nearby. Karen recalled her dad telling of his wartime days being stationed during the entire time, near Victoria at the Esquimalt Air Force base. 

   It was during this period in Nels’ life that he was introduced to Jesus by a Christian friend, under a lamppost on one of these city streets. 

   So we decided we would choose for our Sunday worship, the same church her Dad had attended and that became so special to him in his early Christian journey. 

   

   All in all, our island adventure was a lovely one, and for me, so reminiscent of the lovely trips he and I used to share together there. 

   Of course, a highlight and the main reason for our visit, was to attend my eldest grandson Jonathan’s graduation from the University of Victoria. 

   

   What a thrill for me to see another grandchild walk across the stage, this time Jonathan James, to receive his degree, a neurobiology major. 

   Last year, it was Ashton Brooke’s year to shine as she graduated from the University of B.C. in Vancouver. 

   I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father who has permitted me to still be around and physically able to attend special events of my dear grandchildren, and also to enjoy my dear, great grand-children. 

   

   That was also an added blessing as I spent time having lunch, visiting Krista and Nathan with their two lovely daughters, Evelyn and Melissa. 

   The good life for me continues at the Okanagan Chateau. Plenty of entertainment to choose from, or not, lovely weather calling me for a walk, perhaps on an errand to the nearby mall, or just laze about on my generous patio. 

   

   I'm looking forward to a visit from Roger this weekend as he passes through on his way to Calgary to visit his son Brayden, who is now working in the city there.
Blessings! 

   Until another time, may God’s favour continue to rest upon you all.

— beulah