With You, Near Journey’s End

                                

                             

It breaks my heart to see you like this

In pain, so much pain  ---

How I wish I could make it go away! 

Feeling useless each time the pain overcomes,

Take it all, what little comfort I could give you!

Let me gently wipe your brow, your nose, your lips

Refresh you with cool drinks and wrap you in soft blankets.

Cajole you to take one more bite, one more sip ...

I hide my tears of helplessness from you

Is there naught I can do to make you feel better?

I run at the first beckon of your bell, 

Let me be your hands, your feet, your strength.

Please silence your constant apologies and repeated thanks.

All I do is because of love for you,

For you are a lady of so much loveliness and grace!

Thank you for the many times your life’s path crossed with ours,

Even across the miles we felt you near us always

Your visits and thoughtfulness are forever etched in our hearts.

We hold dear your guidance and care in our times of joy and sorrow

You enriched us in your love a million times over!

As the time draws near, I treasure our final times together

Stolen moments of joy, your smiles, your kindness and love.

For now, I hold your hand and kiss your brow near journey’s end.

Be brave, good & faithful servant

For He our Lord, will hold you in His arms and take you Home, at journey’s end!

Let's Go Enjoy the BuskerFest!

This summer of 2014 is almost over but I'm not ready to let it go yet! Just right in my work backyard of downtown Toronto, so many exciting events are going on.

Just on this last weekend of August,   there is still time to experience a world class street festival, BuskerFest is here!

Silver Elvis suddenly gyrates into action.

Buskerfest, is an annual event that brings the busy downtown Yonge Street neighborhood into life. This new location for lively and colorful street entertainment is also a fund raising event for Epilepsy Toronto. It should be called "fun-raising!"

Wind her up!

Despite the sudden downpour on its first day, many people still came down for some enjoyment.  How can you resist the many food stalls, clothing and souvenirs interspersed with the buskers doing their thing!





 

Eaton Chelsea is on of the proud sponsors of this event. The delicious grilled cheese sandwiches hits the right spot!

 Living and working in a big city does have its benefits. This is one of the places where you can welcome many visitors to Canada in one of the world's largest backyards!

Let's Go Keep in Step - Week 3

The month of August has just begun and I am in the 3rd week of my walking journal.. Here is this week's compilation.

Week 3, Day 1 - Fresh week for walking! It was drizzling but I still decided to do my walk. One of the first buildings I pass by is the art-deco style College Park building. It was the original shopping complex of the Eaton family before Eaton Centre.
Surprisingly, many people were still walking despite the rain.Couldn't time myself accurately today as I forgot my cellphone at home!

College Park - closest subway stop to work

Found on the walls of this Art-Deco building

Week 3, Day 2 - Decided to count Japanese restaurants today. From the corner of Gerrard/Yonge to Yonge/Bloor, you can easily have your pick from the 11 (going on 12) sushi places! Not far behind are Chinese/Asian and Korean restaurants, Mexican, and Shawarma/Gyro places. There were at least 2 McDonald's, 2 Subway Restaurants and other fastfood places. You definitely will not go hungry in this short stretch of Yonge! Walking outfit: Fila moisture dry shirt (recommend this) and yoga pants. Walking time: 17 minutes. Today's result: built up a hungry appetite!


Week 3, Day 3 - Busy day at work so wasn't able to leave early. Fortunately, it didn't rain until I got home. Walked on the east side of Yonge St for a change. Today's observation: hand holding is still in; girl and girl; boy and boy; boy and girl; young & old and probably other combinations I didn't see.Saw a girl with a new tattoo all over her whole back, it was taped over with clear tape and cling wrap so couldn't see the design, not for me! Walking time: 16 minutes, yes!!!

 Week 3, Day 4 - Brain-tired today and took a rest from walking. Needed to get home from work to work from home (go figure!)
Here is a photo I took yesterday of one way to be a walking advertisement. This lady walks along Yonge with an A&W flag stuck to a harness-like thing on her back as she gives away A&W discount coupons.
Better than dressing in a lobster suit in the summer heat!

 Week 3, Day 5 - Did the walk this morning to make up for yesterday. Made very good time as the street was free of people. It is a long weekend (Civic Holiday) so most people have probably taken the day off. Had planned to walk in the afternoon too but it began to rain cows and carabaos! Will go to the newly opened Toronto Premium Outlet tomorrow and checking out all the stores will be my exercise. Have a great and enjoyable long weekend to my Canadian friends!