March 31

This was a quiet day spent reading with two visits planned for later. I did read and sipped tea. After a busy weekend it was nice to spend some time with a couple of books.

March 30 - Easter 2

We celebrated the Eucharist at Holy Cross in the morning, with Bishop Eddie preaching and presiding at the table. It is wonderful to have an honorary assistant.

The afternoon was busy with preparations for the Gospel Concert at Holy Cross in aide of Daffodil Place. The concert was fairly well attended, and many voices of the peninsula sang out in delightful songs and readings. About $11,000 was raised over the weekend for Daffodil Place, which will be a blessing to so many in times of need.

Randy Street and the Committee did themselves proud. They would want to deflect some of the pride we take in their efforts, but somebody has to take on such fund raising. We would also acknowledge the efforts of all who in small ways and great made the fund raising for Daffodil Place such a success. It is "awesome"! Individuals and businesses gave. They donated items for the weekend. They gave of their time and energy. They gave all together $11,000. Amazing — amazing — and it will be amazing grace to those who find they must avail upon such generosity.

March 29 - Easter Saturday

The Daffodil Place fund raiser is in full swing. This morning I joined with other from all over the peninsula for breakfast at St Stephen's Hall, Salvage. It was very well attended. 15 dozen eggs were donated, as well as everything else needed to serve a hearty breakfast. And the ladies of the ACW served with a smile.

Visited with a grieving family and later with a family still celebrating a wedding.

Then prepared for another wedding and reception.

March 28 - Easter Friday

A wedding & reception in the evening. Very nicely done by all.

As well as a rehearsal for a wedding tomorrow.

In the morning the certificates and registration forms were prepared - to be signed later.

March 27 - Easter Thursday

Spent the morning replying to messages. I don't like voice mail either, but I always appreciate when someone at least leaves their name - that way you know they have called.

When it comes to emails — I have started to employ a simple rule: If I open it – I read it – I reply. Why wait for spring to reply. If I don't have time to reply just then, I don't open it until I do.

Much of the day was occupied with two up coming weddings.

Also visited a grieving family – one quiet pastoral call – one NA.

Wedding rehearsal in the evening.

March 26 - Easter Wednesday

No snow over night. Everyone is happy, but it's to icy to ski today before we head back to the Rectory at Eastport.

We had a couple of good days amid the towering red pines, always lovely to be there.

March 25 - Easter Tuesday

Spend the day enjoying the lodge among the pines, good food, and an helpful book.

We are still at a lodge a midst towering pine we skied again, for the second day in a row (this does not happen very often), that were very icy. Unless there is a good snow fall we will not be able to ski tomorrow before we head back.

Spent part of the afternoon with a friend who is awaiting a stress test.