Knitting

So we have been on holidays for over a month now and did it ever feel great. We will be getting back to work on Monday starting with some smaller jobs that we need to finish up.

We travelled to Saskatoon yesterday to pick up supplies and one of our wholesalers is next to a knitting/weaving shop called Prairie Lily. We decided to go in and it is a wonderful shop with some beautiful yarns. We discussed alpaca wool and knitting machines including sock knitting machines. No leads on one though.

On our way out, I saw the most beautiful baby cardigan made with a very soft nubby kind of yarn. I found out it was only knit and purl which I actually know how to do. It was very tempting to purchase the pattern and yarn. Of course, it would have to be a gift for a "girl" baby. No babies in my life though but I guess it could be put away for a later date. I think that shop will see me in there again.

Both daughters and a son-in-law knit so I could get lots of advice if I started this craft.

We now have two knitting machines so perhaps on a cold rainy day we will have to set them up and see if we can figure out how they work.

Mel was presented with a Cowichian sweater when we were in BC. This was knit by our daughter, Jennifer. It is beautiful. I will have to take some pictures of it and post them later.

Sun is shining so time to head outside!

Moose Jaw, SK

This is the Bed and Breakfast Home that we recently stayed in. It is located in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. It was built in 1914 and the present owners are renovating it. There was some beautiful woodwork on the main floor. The front enclosed veranda is where breakfast is usually served but it was too cold when we were there. We were in the Penthouse Suite so right on the top floor - lots of steps but worth the climb.

More Skekinah

Shekinah

This last week-end I was privileged to attend a Ladies Retreat at Shekinah. The retreat was put on by the Prince Albert Alliance Church.

Shekinah is a retreat/Camp area along the river bank built and managed by the Mennonites. It has an amazing building made with recycled timbers from an elevator. It is very enjoyable to spend some time here. There is a small chapel on the third floor, bedrooms on the ground floor and main floor, dining hall, games area, fireplace area and so on.

Our guest speaker for the week-end was Maureen Dyna, a nurse, a mother, a worship leader and a gifted speaker. Her theme was the four seasons: spring, summer, fall and winter and how our spiritual life can be just like the change in the seasons. She is also an avid gardener and so had lots of stories from her experiences to draw from. We also had a muscial worship team with a keyboard, two guitars and drums so there was lots of praise and worship music happening. It felt good to renew my faith and to hear what God can do in our lives if we just let Him in.

Unfortunately the trails were still covered with snow but we did get in a short walk on Saturaday.

The food also was terrific with even some of my favourite Mennonite dishes.

I did not really know many of the ladies attending but they were a great bunch and all were open to getting to know each other from the youngest to the oldest. I shared my room with one other lady and we hit it off too.

If you ever hear of an event at Shekinah, try to attend - it would be worth it just to see the building!!!!