Good Afternoon

Well thought I would add a post today. It has been awhile since I have written on the blog. Cindy has been doing a great job of keeping you up-to-date on the happenings in the Tamming household.

The last week has been snowy. The snow just keep coming. Though I live in Canada I am not a big fan of snow. It is when the snow comes that I wonder "Why didn't my grandparents immigrate to Florida or Arizona......" I might not like the snow but our children are enjoying it. Last night (before and after dinner) they made a snow fort with their friends from across the street. They where having so much fun that it was difficult to get them to come inside for bed. Though they came into the house cold and wet they were still smiling. What a joy they bring to our lives.

This past Sunday my parents came to visit. It was good to spend the day with them. My mom is doing much better and for that we give thanks to God. However just a note to mom...."Don't overdo it!"

The next couple of weeks will be difficult for our family. Though chemo is complete we are now anticipating with some nervousness and anxiety Cindy's upcoming surgery. This will be another hurdle that we will have to cross in this journey that started in April. Surgery is something that we have tried not to think about much. However now that surgery is just over a week away it is hard to get it out of our minds. In the next week please pray that God will give our family the strength to overcome any anxiety and fear that we will have. Especially pray for Cindy. Though I can support her and love her I cannot begin to imagine what she is going through.

Today I would like to thank the people of "Trinity Church." This is our wonderful church family. As a church family you have been amazing. The prayers, meals, cards, flowers and words of encouragement have meant so much to us. Through you we are experiencing the love of Christ.

On a real personal note I want to thank the congregation. As the pastor of Trinity I have felt your love and support. Your willingness to support me by doing the Pastoral prayers, allowing me an extra Sunday off when Cindy has surgery, and allowing me to take time away from the office to go with Cindy to her Doctor appointments will never be forgotten. Thank-you from the bottom of my heart.....

Well until I write again

Stephen