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These days in Ontario, it is very difficult to find a family doctor. When we moved to Cambridge, we called a number of doctors before we found one that was taking new patients. Then we each had to fill out a medical history and wait while the doctor decided if she could take us. 

Appointments are booked for specific times, but a one hour wait isn’t unusual, so remember to bring a book.

Since this was a new doctor, we were booked for a complete physical, including blood tests. Since I am over 50, I also had a bone density test, which is a special x-ray of your body while you are lying down.

What do you look for in a doctor?

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Recently, my husband and I attended a church meeting in another city and found it quite different than what we were used to.

First, people broke up into small groups to read that morning’s Bible verses and to pray over them.

Next, a speaker gave a talk on those verses and after the message, there were small groups again so that the people there could discuss their feelings about the sermon. The small groups of about five to ten people were friendly and non-threatening.

Translation was provided in three different languages – English, Spanish, and Chinese – so the meeting was very noisy and animated and included a lot of excited singing.

Although this new way of worship seemed strange to us,  when we stopped being bothered by the noise, we enjoyed our time there.

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This past weekend was Thanksgiving here in Canada, so Monday was a holiday. Most stores and all of the businesses were closed for the day and many people like to spend the day having a special meal, usually turkey or ham, with their families or close friends.

Our house was no different, four of our kids and their spouses and children (thirteen people and one puppy) came over for turkey dinner. I usually cook ham, but this year I decided to try turkey. I’d forgotten that it’s tricky to cook without drying out and homemade stuffing is time consuming to make. Next year we’ll be back to ham.

The other thing about turkey is that everyone feels tired afterwards, especially when it was eaten with mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots, corn, and of course pumpkin pie and ice cream. So we ate for an hour or so, then everyone took turns resting on the couch for a while.

We took pictures, played games (darts and board games), caught up on what’s happening with each of us, and generally enjoyed being together.

Thanksgiving reminds us of the many ways in which God has blessed us and we are indeed thankful to Him.

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