Well it's a somber day... Another Canadian Solider was killed in action, while 2 others were wounded. It starts to hit home, when it was someone from Edmonton, and knowing that your loved one is over there right now, in harms way... I'm sitting here at my desk, a little shaken, thanking God that it wasn't Rod, or any of his crew. But my heart goes out to the family who lost their family member.
Rod called last night, told me he was heading out... Not sure what he meant by that, but I think I have a pretty good idea. We talked for a few minutes, discussed when to purchase plane tickets to fly back home for his HLTA. All was good. I was in amazingly high spirits. I went about my evening, booked the plane tickets, then off to bed I went.
I'm spending Friday evening with Mel, she's the wife of one of Rod's friends who is over there serving our country. We are going to carve pumpkins and have dinner. I got a package ready to send over, and she's getting one ready. Tried to call the MFRC, to see if I can drop off there or at the post office, but there was no answer... Even sent an email to them... no response... so i guess I'll just drop it off tomorrow morning on my way to work, maybe i'll have to be a bit late... who knows...
So i'm sitting here at work, bored out of my tree... it's slow right now... Wish I could be doing something productive, intead of reverting back to reading the headlines, and thinking of what Rod is doing... I hope he and all the guys stay safe... I want you all to come back home...
Lisa
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
He's Landed... And I'm Back To Work
Ok, I'm not going to post much about what's going on over there, as it's top secret. But he called me last night to tell me that he was finally there. Long trip to get there but is good. I guess the time difference is 10.5 hours. Crazy! I decided to change the weather bug on my computer at work to what it is in Afghanistan. I aslo, have a count down clock to when he comes home. I know, I'm a dork!
Yesterday was a pretty hard day. I talked to Lisa using Skype which was pretty cool! then I just played on FaceBook using Fairy Land... Gotta get me that damn'd Golden Dragon and then I can finally move on! Then I sat around and watched TV, then decided to get my butt in gear and take a shower. Then I went out for dinner with Mimi... We went to Doan's... it was so yummy!
I had a hard time getting to sleep last night... At about 10pm I got a phone call on my cell phone from a 15 digit number. I answered it, and it was Rod!!! Oh I was so happy!!! He put my mind at ease, and we told eachother that we loved eachother... He got a phone card that gives them 30 minutes, so we had to make our call short. He only gets it re-charged once a week, and he has many people to call. But once we were done talking, I smelt his shirt, and away I fell asleep. I'm gald he called me, as it made me feel so much better...
Well I got up at 8am, of course in true Lisa fashion I was late for work. I had a real hard time getting up. Just didn't want to go intoday. Would have rather mopped around the house. But I made it to work, and even managed to make my lunch! Work is going pretty good today. Getting loads done, which is really good! I thought it was going to be a rocky start to the week, but I was wrong. Just a few tears today, but I'm holding in, and keeping busy!
Just about time to go home. Got 1 hour left! Not sure what I am going to do tonight, but I do know that I have to get a package sent out to Rod, as he forgot some items, nothing major just small items, and I have to get that kitchen cleaned. So yes, I will be busy! Going to do a work out video too! My goal is to try and lose 20 lbs before Rod comes home for his time off. Which I can do, and I will do it!
Well, I wonder what tomorrow will bring?
Lisa
Yesterday was a pretty hard day. I talked to Lisa using Skype which was pretty cool! then I just played on FaceBook using Fairy Land... Gotta get me that damn'd Golden Dragon and then I can finally move on! Then I sat around and watched TV, then decided to get my butt in gear and take a shower. Then I went out for dinner with Mimi... We went to Doan's... it was so yummy!
I had a hard time getting to sleep last night... At about 10pm I got a phone call on my cell phone from a 15 digit number. I answered it, and it was Rod!!! Oh I was so happy!!! He put my mind at ease, and we told eachother that we loved eachother... He got a phone card that gives them 30 minutes, so we had to make our call short. He only gets it re-charged once a week, and he has many people to call. But once we were done talking, I smelt his shirt, and away I fell asleep. I'm gald he called me, as it made me feel so much better...
Well I got up at 8am, of course in true Lisa fashion I was late for work. I had a real hard time getting up. Just didn't want to go intoday. Would have rather mopped around the house. But I made it to work, and even managed to make my lunch! Work is going pretty good today. Getting loads done, which is really good! I thought it was going to be a rocky start to the week, but I was wrong. Just a few tears today, but I'm holding in, and keeping busy!
Just about time to go home. Got 1 hour left! Not sure what I am going to do tonight, but I do know that I have to get a package sent out to Rod, as he forgot some items, nothing major just small items, and I have to get that kitchen cleaned. So yes, I will be busy! Going to do a work out video too! My goal is to try and lose 20 lbs before Rod comes home for his time off. Which I can do, and I will do it!
Well, I wonder what tomorrow will bring?
Lisa
Saturday, October 24, 2009
And He's Off...
Well, not sure how to write right now... Rod left this evening for Afghanistan... Today was one of the hardest days in my life...
For the past 3 weeks, Rod has been at home, building shelves, helping me get the house ready for when he would deploy. Those 3 weeks really came fast. For the past week, his parents have been here visiting us. We had so much fun! It was sad that they left this morning to go back to Nova Scotia, but we will be seeing them at Christmas.
Rod and I went shopping today, cuddled, and tried to spend as much time together as possible. I took him to where he had to go here on base. I was lost in a sea of families hugging their loved ones. Tears streamed down my face, as on lookers passed by. Finally a familiar site, Kevin and his daughter. Over I went to see them. Finally Rod emerged from behind the wall... Mel and I were red-eye'd as we had been crying... Our loved ones were leaving to do their job in Afghanistan. Helping people is what they do.
Today was the hardest thing I had to do. Not wanting to let go of him, to smell him that one last time. I gave him my final hug and kiss, told him how much I loved him, and that I will wait for his call when he lands on the other side of the world. I know I will have a lot of info that I can't post, which is ok... I'm following his rules, not to post what the outside world isn't suppose to know, afterall, this is the internet, and well, anyone can read what is out there these days.
He's in the air now... Got one last text message from him. He said he loved me, and he will be safe.
This is the first time in a long time that I have been really happy. He completes me. Completes me in a way that no one could ever. We are so much alike. It was fate that brought us together... and it will be our love for eachother that keeps us together.
Our plan is for once he comes home, is to start a family of our own. To have children, and retire out in God's Country (Nova Scotia).
Rod, I love you... I kow you are out there doing a job, and I wish you luck and all the saftey in the world.
I'm emotionally exhausted, so off to bed I go.
Lisa
For the past 3 weeks, Rod has been at home, building shelves, helping me get the house ready for when he would deploy. Those 3 weeks really came fast. For the past week, his parents have been here visiting us. We had so much fun! It was sad that they left this morning to go back to Nova Scotia, but we will be seeing them at Christmas.
Rod and I went shopping today, cuddled, and tried to spend as much time together as possible. I took him to where he had to go here on base. I was lost in a sea of families hugging their loved ones. Tears streamed down my face, as on lookers passed by. Finally a familiar site, Kevin and his daughter. Over I went to see them. Finally Rod emerged from behind the wall... Mel and I were red-eye'd as we had been crying... Our loved ones were leaving to do their job in Afghanistan. Helping people is what they do.
Today was the hardest thing I had to do. Not wanting to let go of him, to smell him that one last time. I gave him my final hug and kiss, told him how much I loved him, and that I will wait for his call when he lands on the other side of the world. I know I will have a lot of info that I can't post, which is ok... I'm following his rules, not to post what the outside world isn't suppose to know, afterall, this is the internet, and well, anyone can read what is out there these days.
He's in the air now... Got one last text message from him. He said he loved me, and he will be safe.
This is the first time in a long time that I have been really happy. He completes me. Completes me in a way that no one could ever. We are so much alike. It was fate that brought us together... and it will be our love for eachother that keeps us together.
Our plan is for once he comes home, is to start a family of our own. To have children, and retire out in God's Country (Nova Scotia).
Rod, I love you... I kow you are out there doing a job, and I wish you luck and all the saftey in the world.
I'm emotionally exhausted, so off to bed I go.
Lisa
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
SNOW!!!!
Well, When I woke up this morning I looked outside to see snow... Needless to say I did sleep in, however, I left on time as I usally do, 0730 hrs. Took me until 0900hrs to get to work today. YUCK!
The roads were so bad, that it took me nearly 30 minutes to get from the Base to 137 Avenue and 97 street. The traffice was just backed up. Once I got over the Yellowhead and into downtown, the streets were good, people were obvioulsy at work. I decided to stop at McDonald's and get my coffee and bran muffin all for $1.67. Not bad eh?
The snow is suppose to stop, but who really knows if it will... Looked at the weather forecast, and we are suppose to be in the double digits on Friday and Saturday! So that's a plus!
Last night when I got home from work, Rod and I had done more work in the basement, going through more boxes and throwing more crap out. Gotta go to a recycle bin tonight and get some of the recyclables out of the house! Next will be to put the garbage out, I really am going to feel sorry for the garbage man on Monday, there is going to be a mountain of it!
Well back to work I go!
Lisa
The roads were so bad, that it took me nearly 30 minutes to get from the Base to 137 Avenue and 97 street. The traffice was just backed up. Once I got over the Yellowhead and into downtown, the streets were good, people were obvioulsy at work. I decided to stop at McDonald's and get my coffee and bran muffin all for $1.67. Not bad eh?
The snow is suppose to stop, but who really knows if it will... Looked at the weather forecast, and we are suppose to be in the double digits on Friday and Saturday! So that's a plus!
Last night when I got home from work, Rod and I had done more work in the basement, going through more boxes and throwing more crap out. Gotta go to a recycle bin tonight and get some of the recyclables out of the house! Next will be to put the garbage out, I really am going to feel sorry for the garbage man on Monday, there is going to be a mountain of it!
Well back to work I go!
Lisa
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Rod's Parents are coming to Visit!
So I found out on Friday that Rod's parents are coming down to visit us before he leaves. I'm so excited! I really love his parent's. They are great people, and I get along with them very well!
They are flying out this Saturday and we pick them up at 9:30pm, and then they fly out the day after Rod leaves, on Sunday the 25th, their flight leaves at 6:30am. So early...
Rod and I have been slowly getting the house ready for his departure. It's slowly sinking in that he's not going to be here much longer. I'm sad, but yet I'm excited for him to go and do what he has trained to do for so long. I know where he is going, he told me all that has happened there and what will be happening. So I'm ok with that. I do know that where he is going, there was only 1 casualty there that happened in September. So that's good, for that whole 6 months only 1 casualty. Would be better if there were none. But he has a job to do, and thus he must go.
Not sure how i'm going to hanle it. Gotta try and keep myself very busy. He comes home for Christmas, so then we are flying to Halifax for that. The he must depart on boxing day to go back to his job. Then I won't see him until he returns to me sometime in April. I really do hope that the next 6 months go by very very fast.
Well back to work I go!
Lisa
They are flying out this Saturday and we pick them up at 9:30pm, and then they fly out the day after Rod leaves, on Sunday the 25th, their flight leaves at 6:30am. So early...
Rod and I have been slowly getting the house ready for his departure. It's slowly sinking in that he's not going to be here much longer. I'm sad, but yet I'm excited for him to go and do what he has trained to do for so long. I know where he is going, he told me all that has happened there and what will be happening. So I'm ok with that. I do know that where he is going, there was only 1 casualty there that happened in September. So that's good, for that whole 6 months only 1 casualty. Would be better if there were none. But he has a job to do, and thus he must go.
Not sure how i'm going to hanle it. Gotta try and keep myself very busy. He comes home for Christmas, so then we are flying to Halifax for that. The he must depart on boxing day to go back to his job. Then I won't see him until he returns to me sometime in April. I really do hope that the next 6 months go by very very fast.
Well back to work I go!
Lisa
Friday, October 9, 2009
Sarah Elizabeth Wagner
WAGNER, Sarah Elizabeth August 26, 1926 - October 03, 2009 It is with much love and sadness that the family announce the passing of Sarah Elizabeth Wagner (nee Draves) of Edmonton, Alberta, originally of Keephills, Alberta. Sarah is survived by one daughter and three sons, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, Vivian (Philip) St. Jean, Patrick, John (Nora) and Zennon, Steven; Harold Wagner, Kimberly; Bruce (Marsha) Wagner, Craig (Louise), Ethan and Avery, Lisa; and Reginald Wagner. She also leaves behind two sisters, two brothers and four sisters-in-law, Ruby Sharun, Pearl Roesti, Clarence (Ella) Draves, Lorne (Vera) Draves, Frances Draves and Isabel Draves; and many other relatives and friends. Sarah was predeceased by her husband of 47-1/2 years, Carl Joseph Wagner in 1996; a grandson Clayton Wagner in 2005; her mother, Jane Draves in 1950; her father, Nelson Draves in 1973 and her brothers, Harvey Draves in 1998 and George Draves in 2002. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Misericordia Hospital and unit 7-West for their special care and compassion. Special thanks to Dr. V. Chichak. Prayers Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, 10412-159 Street NW. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, October 8 at 1:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church. Reverend Jozef Wroblewski officiating with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers or other tributes, donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 10123-99 Street NW #710, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3H1 or a charity of one's choice. To send condolences, visit www.parkmemorial.com Park Memorial Edmonton 780-426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home, Crematorium, Reception Centre
Good-Bye Grandma
Well it finally happened. My Grandma Sarah finally passed away. October 3, 2009 she took her last breath, and with a single tear in her eyes, with my brother at her side, she went to the other side.
My Grandma was battling Cancer, which eventually took over her whole entire body. I did get to say my final good-bye to her, at her house on the Tuesday before she passed away. Thinking to myself, she's gonna live forever! Was i wrong! I felt at peace with all that I had to say, and I made sure to tell her that I loved her very much, as I always did when I talked to her. The moment I left her house, I knew that would be the last time I would see her. I'm glad she is now at peace, and gone to the heaven's above. Met at the pearly gates (do they really exist?) by my grandpa, who has waited now 13 years to see her again. Now, they both can watch over all of us.
Yesterday was the funeral. Rod and I had got to the Church, and I almost had a freak out! I signed the guest book, and then someone moved and I saw the blue casket. I couldn't look, I just couldn't. I didn't want that to be the last image in my thoughts of her. So I grabbed Rod, and away we went and took our seats. I don't remember much, I do know that I cried. We then all went to the gravesite. I stood at the back with Rod and my dad. I really feel for my dad... So much to deal with... But him and I both know, that Grandma is at peace, and doesn't have to deal with any of it anymore. It was blistering cold out, with the snow flying... they played Amazing Grace, and crap did I cry! I gave my dad a big hug, and he went his way, and Rod and I went home.
I was so exhausted by the time I got home, that Rod tucked me into bed, so I could have a nap. Yes, I needed that nap. I woke up at 5pm, asking him what was for dinner. He made me chicken soup, which turned out to be a stew and his Naan's tea biscuits. Oh my it was such a good dinner. We even watched two movies, Fast and Furious - it was awesome. Then we watched Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles. OMG! it was so lame, but it was well enjoyed. Both movies were enjoyed with us cuddled on the couch eating our popcorn with shredded cheese on it. Oh so yum!
Death, it's scary. I'm still not sure about it. Do I believe in the other side? I guess I do, and well there is a part of me that doesn't. Last year when my dad had his heart-attack, he said that he saw the other side, that it was beautiful and peaceful. So maybe there is hope for me out there to still believe.
Well, I'm at work... nothing really to do, but I'm making my stuff last. Had a good lunch, and well there is only 1 hour left to go then it's home time. Rod and I gotta get the basement cleaned and stuff put away, all before he leaves for 6 months.
It's gonna be hard, but I will get through it, since I have a great group of friends. I'll get through it all!
Time to go! Until next time!
Lisa
My Grandma was battling Cancer, which eventually took over her whole entire body. I did get to say my final good-bye to her, at her house on the Tuesday before she passed away. Thinking to myself, she's gonna live forever! Was i wrong! I felt at peace with all that I had to say, and I made sure to tell her that I loved her very much, as I always did when I talked to her. The moment I left her house, I knew that would be the last time I would see her. I'm glad she is now at peace, and gone to the heaven's above. Met at the pearly gates (do they really exist?) by my grandpa, who has waited now 13 years to see her again. Now, they both can watch over all of us.
Yesterday was the funeral. Rod and I had got to the Church, and I almost had a freak out! I signed the guest book, and then someone moved and I saw the blue casket. I couldn't look, I just couldn't. I didn't want that to be the last image in my thoughts of her. So I grabbed Rod, and away we went and took our seats. I don't remember much, I do know that I cried. We then all went to the gravesite. I stood at the back with Rod and my dad. I really feel for my dad... So much to deal with... But him and I both know, that Grandma is at peace, and doesn't have to deal with any of it anymore. It was blistering cold out, with the snow flying... they played Amazing Grace, and crap did I cry! I gave my dad a big hug, and he went his way, and Rod and I went home.
I was so exhausted by the time I got home, that Rod tucked me into bed, so I could have a nap. Yes, I needed that nap. I woke up at 5pm, asking him what was for dinner. He made me chicken soup, which turned out to be a stew and his Naan's tea biscuits. Oh my it was such a good dinner. We even watched two movies, Fast and Furious - it was awesome. Then we watched Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles. OMG! it was so lame, but it was well enjoyed. Both movies were enjoyed with us cuddled on the couch eating our popcorn with shredded cheese on it. Oh so yum!
Death, it's scary. I'm still not sure about it. Do I believe in the other side? I guess I do, and well there is a part of me that doesn't. Last year when my dad had his heart-attack, he said that he saw the other side, that it was beautiful and peaceful. So maybe there is hope for me out there to still believe.
Well, I'm at work... nothing really to do, but I'm making my stuff last. Had a good lunch, and well there is only 1 hour left to go then it's home time. Rod and I gotta get the basement cleaned and stuff put away, all before he leaves for 6 months.
It's gonna be hard, but I will get through it, since I have a great group of friends. I'll get through it all!
Time to go! Until next time!
Lisa
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