Thursday, 28 July 2011

Extraordinary people

Since I can't really imagine what life will look like two weeks from now, I've been focusing a lot of attention on the activities of friends and loved ones. And I must say, you all are an impressive bunch! Here is a sampling of what some of you have been up to:

CD release parties (several!)
planning a trip to South Africa
preparing to move to Thailand to teach English
publishing a book of photographs
running for MPP
recovering from major heart surgery
reuniting with friends from over 30 years ago
supporting refugee claimants
preparing to move to the Philippines to build a school
having babies!
moving to the west coast
traveling to the east coast
traveling in Europe
job hunting (of course -- someone always is)
rehearsing for theatre productions
home renovations of all sorts
attending weddings
playing at weddings
going on sabbatical
installing solar panels
starting university
seeing kids off to university
disaster relief work in Kingcome, BC
beekeeping
running a summer camp
touring with the RCMP Musical Ride
missions trips to Uganda, Nicaragua, and other places
performing in the Toronto Fringe Festival
starting your own businesses
organizing festivals
etc.,
etc.,
etc.!


As C.S. Lewis said, "There are no ordinary people."
We are all, in many ways, ordinary -- but extraordinary as well. Flawed and magnificent. Thank you all for living your lives and for inspiring me!

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