Hello family and friends,

 

It was our goal to do a monthly update but it did not happen in June. We apologize.

Here we are already in the middle of July and in the middle of our stay at Slofstra’s cottage near Orillia Ontario. Since the last Blog Jane was able to go to Crown Point In. to  celebrate Kaimbria’s b’day, then back to Moline for Noah’s and his dad Kevin’s b’days and Noah Sall’s grade 8 graduation from Moline Christian. Myself I was able to drive down for the graduation ceremony and drove back up to the farm, next morning with Gideon (Noah’s brother). Knowing from past years, that finishing our entire first cut of dry hay by cottage time might be tough, we I started cutting early. With Gideon being able to use the ATV on the farm (wearing his helmet faithfully) it made things so much easier for both Levi Yoder and myself. Jane came back June 12 with Tehya (Kevin & Christine’s daughter, therefore Gideon’s 4 year old sister) accompanied by a lady from our church who needed a ride back  from Grand Rapids. It was really difficult to find 4-5 days of good dry weather in June so it was not till last week that we finished our entire first cut of dry hay. Thank you Lord.

It was chemo day on June 19 for Jane which was also the day Monic and Christine came up to clean up the office and storage room in the upstairs milk house, which had among farm stuff also still that which had come from Delaware Ontario basement.  

They did awesome and many thanks.

In the next while I will find out about some of the stuff I thought I still had. Ha Ha.

When the ladies left I also lost Gideon`s help. Sure he did not miss getting up at 4am.

A big thank you Gideon, from Opa & Oma.

On June 22 we remembered that it was 39 years ago that we started our married journey together. Wow ,where did those years go? We have oh so much to give thanks for.

Dr Aboo had decided that he wanted to skip at least one chemo treatment this summer so next treatment is not planned till early August.

Marcel and his girls (Shelly was working the weekend) came up, after picking up Monic and Christian in London on Friday June 28 so Mom could spend time with 5 of her 11 grand children and Monic and Marcel could “de-winterize” and clean the boats.

Glastron in running great, thanks to you two.

When July 6 came around we found our selves in the middle of baling hay.

That day alone I baled around 140 4x4 hard core round bales. But ran out of time for the rest. Then it was not till close to midnight that we got settled in at the cottage with brother in law Henry Swinkel’s help. His cottage is 4 docks down on the same island.

Last week we had Ada and Greg Haasnoot over for a couple of days. It is great to see Greg, who has been without sight from birth, drive the boat. He loves the feel of that powerful V8 responding to him putting the throttle down. Shh do not tell the OPP.

Last weekend Jane’s oldest brother Bert and his wife Debbie came up with his boat for the weekend to the Swinkel’s cottage. It was good to spend some time with them too.

The time at the cottage has been good. Most days Jane has been feeling quite good. Taking her medication and extra pain and / or nausea medication as needed.

With temperatures in the thirties Celsius and water temperature around 85 Fahrenheit you can find us often in the water.

Salls may be coming up today Wednesday, July 17 with Benj ,Kelly and Lucas expected early Friday morning, the Heenes will pick up the Doral and Friday and then head for Orillia and Marcel and his complete “crew” are expected Sunday.

I have been typing this off line and hope to post it next time we are in WiFi area.

Just remember, this guy is old school and does not know how to make his cell phone a WiFi hot spot. We know that when Justin gets here, he can do it.

The reason why these updates are so important to us is that we know many of you hold us up in your prayers and we can assure you that that makes a huge difference in our lives.

If it was not for our heavenly Father and the support of his people we honestly would not know how we could go forward with hope and courage. May He bless you abundantly for your love and support for us and our family.

 In His service   Marinus & Jane.

Hello family and friends,

 

It was our goal to do a monthly update but it did not happen in June. We apologize.

Here we are already in the middle of July and in the middle of our stay at Slofstra’s cottage near Orillia Ontario. Since the last Blog Jane was able to go to Crown Point In. to  celebrate Kaimbria’s b’day, then back to Moline for Noah’s and his dad Kevin’s b’days and Noah Sall’s grade 8 graduation from Moline Christian. Myself I was able to drive down for the graduation ceremony and drove back up to the farm, next morning with Gideon (Noah’s brother). Knowing from past years, that finishing our entire first cut of dry hay by cottage time might be tough, we I started cutting early. With Gideon being able to use the ATV on the farm (wearing his helmet faithfully) it made things so much easier for both Levi Yoder and myself. Jane came back June 12 with Tehya (Kevin & Christine’s daughter, therefore Gideon’s 4 year old sister) accompanied by a lady from our church who needed a ride back  from Grand Rapids. It was really difficult to find 4-5 days of good dry weather in June so it was not till last week that we finished our entire first cut of dry hay. Thank you Lord.

It was chemo day on June 19 for Jane which was also the day Monic and Christine came up to clean up the office and storage room in the upstairs milk house, which had among farm stuff also still that which had come from Delaware Ontario basement.  

They did awesome and many thanks.

In the next while I will find out about some of the stuff I thought I still had. Ha Ha.

When the ladies left I also lost Gideon`s help. Sure he did not miss getting up at 4am.

A big thank you Gideon, from Opa & Oma.

On June 22 we remembered that it was 39 years ago that we started our married journey together. Wow ,where did those years go? We have oh so much to give thanks for.

Dr Aboo had decided that he wanted to skip at least one chemo treatment this summer so next treatment is not planned till early August.

Marcel and his girls (Shelly was working the weekend) came up, after picking up Monic and Christian in London on Friday June 28 so Mom could spend time with 5 of her 11 grand children and Monic and Marcel could “de-winterize” and clean the boats.

Glastron in running great, thanks to you two.

When July 6 came around we found our selves in the middle of baling hay.

That day alone I baled around 140 4x4 hard core round bales. But ran out of time for the rest. Then it was not till close to midnight that we got settled in at the cottage with brother in law Henry Swinkel’s help. His cottage is 4 docks down on the same island.

Last week we had Ada and Greg Haasnoot over for a couple of days. It is great to see Greg, who has been without sight from birth, drive the boat. He loves the feel of that powerful V8 responding to him putting the throttle down. Shh do not tell the OPP.

Last weekend Jane’s oldest brother Bert and his wife Debbie came up with his boat for the weekend to the Swinkel’s cottage. It was good to spend some time with them too.

The time at the cottage has been good. Most days Jane has been feeling quite good. Taking her medication and extra pain and / or nausea medication as needed.

With temperatures in the thirties Celsius and water temperature around 85 Fahrenheit you can find us often in the water.

Salls may be coming up today Wednesday, July 17 with Benj ,Kelly and Lucas expected early Friday morning, the Heenes will pick up the Doral and Friday and then head for Orillia and Marcel and his complete “crew” are expected Sunday.

I have been typing this off line and hope to post it next time we are in WiFi area.

Just remember, this guy is old school and does not know how to make his cell phone a WiFi hot spot. We know that when Justin gets here, he can do it.

The reason why these updates are so important to us is that we know many of you hold us up in your prayers and we can assure you that that makes a huge difference in our lives.

If it was not for our heavenly Father and the support of his people we honestly would not know how we could go forward with hope and courage. May He bless you abundantly for your love and support for us and our family.

 In His service   Marinus & Jane.