Falling into winter

Its now the beginning of November.  And the geese are leaving in mass.  I should know as they fly over my house mostly in the evenings.  The noise is loud but lovely as you know winter is just around the corner. Although winter isn't one of my favorite times of the year.  I do like the look.  Farmers have plowed their fields and the trees are shades of reds, some green and golden yellow.
Life is good, busy but good. I am a councilor in Relief Society and have a love for the sisters.  As the second councilor it is my responsibility to make sure the teachers are ready to teach the lessons each week. And once every 3 months I teach. My first Sunday teaching was great as it was also the week I went to the temple.  I will be going again this month with my ward and looking forward to going and spending time with my RS President.

Fall...where does time go?

I am so amased that its already October.  One more week and its Halloween and then on to Christmas.  Speaking of Christmas, I have already started my shopping.  Just putting stuff away so when December hits there is no huge bill at the end of it. 
Fall has been wonderful, recently we went out to the corn maze near our house. Just the 3 of us, Shannon, Lane and me.  What a great place to run wild and get all that energy out. Last weekend we spent it in Winnipeg at the CanadInns Polo Park.  Again great weekend. --went out to see Fort Whyte Centre and walk the paths and crunch leaves-- and hear geese coming into the pond.  Man what a place and what a life for those animals. They just have to stay clear of the hunters... LOL.
Work is busy, new things and exciting.  But scary, because now I am the boss and make discissions.  Programs to run, staff who are late and need a swift kick in the butt.  And oh yeah helping out at the Christmas Navitity again with set decorating. 
November is our month to go the Temple... excited to go for the first time as a ward.... neat.

Temple

I have finally hit nervana... On July 30,31st I was able to enter the house of the Lord.  My friends Rick and Carol Orr drove all the way from Calgary to take in a session Saturday morning..bright and early 7:30 am.  Roxanne Varey drove from Winnipeg with me to go to the 6:30 session Friday night and 10 am session Saturday morning.  It was a quick trip there and back but worth it.
It has been 28 plus years since I was in the Cardston Alberta Temple much has changed but the spirit was really there and afterwards sitting in the Celestial room with friends and talking was a peaceful, spiritual moment.
I will definatly be going again with the ward this time.

Relief Society councillor

Yesteday I was set apart as the second councilor in Relief Society. As exciting as I was to receive the calling. I am nervous. There will be alot of studing to make sure I get it right.  However our wish Heavenly Father blessed me with, the ability to get to know sisters I didn't already know, to be forgiving of the sisters who I have misunderstood, to help my first councilor and president and be creative in the calling. 
I will miss the Mia Maid girls.  They are awesome and have such a spirit about them. I will still have the opportunity to see them grow as they are only down the hall.

New job/old job

On Monday I start a new job with the City of Winnipeg.  Its an old job because I did it 2 years ago when the old owner of this position went on paternity leave for 6 months and then he moved to a diffenent job. Am I excited, yes it is more money, who can't use that.  The staff th at are working for me there are pretty good and we  work well together. 
It still got some gang issues, but they keep to themselves unlike the group where I am currently working, so in your face. Literally!!! 
A new family moved into town, Niverville.  Their members of the church and both are deaf.  I think I need to sign up at the Deaf Centre so communication will be better.  Although these two are handy with a pen and paper.

General Conference

Woot Woot, another General Conference is just around the corner.  For those who don't know General Conference is when and where Latter Day Saints have the opportunity to see, listen and be fed spiritually.  The first Saturday and Sunday in April and again in October LDS people gather in home, church buildings and Salt Lake City to see and hear Our Beloved Propehet and other General Authorities give us uplifting messages for us.

FB or blogging???

I am not to sure about the blogging thing anymore.... it seems I can connect with more people on facebook and do. If you read my blog leave me a message...based on how many responses I get I will then determine wheither to keep going...
And if you do respond what are your thoughts---blogging or facebook?