Yes! Spring has finally come to Gaspé - Here I sit on the front porch, Sunday service done, visiting at the hospital done, and relaxing in the late afternoon sunshine before supper. I look forward to many such afternoons in the coming months... And as I look down I can see the ripples moving westward in the water, the little ice floes beginning to pick up speed, and the tide is definitely coming in. (The picture was taken a few days ago and we have lots more open water now.) And I think of Thomas and Elizabeth and LaSonrisa II: the mud flats just below the house were out this morning and I could almost hear Thomas say "I think we should go and dig a few clams while we have the chance"! Such good memories...
We're seeing a wonderful variety of big and little birds now - spring migration must be starting, and it's a real cacaphony of gulls and gannets out there this afternoon. There's lots of open water in front of the house, although the bay is certainly not ice-free yet. Peter set up the spotting scope the other day in the front window, so we can keep a seal watch and check on the unusual birds that come by.
Life is not too shabby in this out-of-the-way corner of the world., and I think perhaps it's time to admit - I really like my work here. Isn't it a good thing God is smarter than I am? This was the last thing in the world I wanted to do - remember? Yes, of course, I'd like to be closer to my new baby grandson, but you couldn't pay me enough to live in Toronto, so I'll make my 2-day trek from here (I could be in Hamilton in a twinkling by plane if I were needed) soon enough to see the family, and meanwhile I'm going to enjoy the rest of this glorious afternoon in the sunshine...and wait for the stars to come out later this evening! Eat your hearts out, City Slickers!
And by the way, a little addition to Pam's post about praying, from my lady in the longterm care facility: "I always pray better when we pray together". Happy Spring! Love and blessings to all....
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