Worst

 So, I have had the worst experiences here, where I currently live. 

I didn't think a place could be cursed but I have to wonder!

A man named Jim, whom I paid almost all my pension money to for living in a Bowman rental, once told me that he believed there are territorial powers over areas. I wish I had been able to find out where he got his information from.

My worst birthday was probably October 12, 2024. I thought it would be a really good day because, if you look at the double holiday, of that year, you will find it was really supposed to be a huge blessing day and, possibly, year. Unfortunately, I had the worst visitor that day. Well, he didn't visit me, he was actually visiting his father. He brought dog treats. I was so insulted that he would visit here, on that day, I was unsure how a nurse, a supposed health care professional, would consider this an ethical thing to do.

So, I had made dinner that day, for my husband and myself, and I felt obligated to offer my husbands' son food... it's a Christian thing we Christians do.

I still remember how he bashed the president and laughed and laughed. I thought, are you doing this as a very bad joke or are you serious about what you are saying?

So, we don't celebrate birthdays... as you can tell, that is a  good thing if people are going to have such bad experiences.

I am still waiting to hear from Jordan, Scott, and Tyler to see how their lives are going in Winnipeg.

Test of Truth

 So, I sent a few messages to see if the truth of something can be proven.

Here's one test that is easily verified...

Do my children and grandchildren look as well taken care of as yours?

Do the houses my children and grandchildren live in seem equivalent to what most are living in?

Are the vehicles my children drive or need to be driven in as road- worthy as most everyone else in the family? If their health has made it impossible for them to drive, are the drivers reliable people who would always care for the infirm?

Are my children healthy and robust?

Are my children able to get help with one phone call or do they have to make several phone calls before anyone pays attention?

Is there a good stock of healthy food in my childrens' houses so they can readily access it?

Have they been protected like the other 100 people on one side of my family?

These are easy tests to verify the honest living of any family. The integrity of people will shew forth in the verifiable answers to these questions. 

Why Watson?

 Dear Watson,

You have been on my mind since December 26- 27, 2024, when I was welcomed into your home, in Meadows West, as if ten years hadn't passed since our 25 year relationship.

Although it was a very short visit and, as I had made clear to you, when I asked for a 'bed' for that night... that, I was trying to contact my sons Scott, Tyler, and Jordan. 

I am using your maiden name because I know how you value your privacy as I value mine greatly. I am just fine with people knowing that I wrote The Orchard Walk- El Dueck. After all, how would I sell any copies of my novel otherwise?

Wasn't your daughter 9 years old when we first connected and went to a Christian Women's Club evening in Kildonan Park? Is she 45 now? My, how time has passed.

I think I mentioned that I now live where you grew up. I haven't found anyone, from this town, who knew your family but, if I do, I will ask them to show me where you lived, on the farm, or was it just in the country? It is always interesting to see where people grow up, isn't it? If the people who pointed out a house of the old pastor at Maranatha are correct, that is a tiny little house that also produced a local politician. I also found out that those two brothers attended a church, here, where I attended for one year-ish.

I am reaching out, to you, to ask if you have visited my sons and checked on their well- being. I know as a friend of 25 years it is not your responsibility. It is my responsibility to do that and, I can assure you, I contact often to see if they are alright.

Did you ever contact my sister, Eva? Didn't I give you her email address 12 years ago? I wondered if you ever made a connection with her. Let me know if you did. 

Come visit me, in Dauphin, where you used to live. Almost nobody knows their way here. It is so far out of the city of Winnipeg. Truly, I hope to move back to Winnipeg with my husband but no opportunity has yet been provided for us. I do believe we would be so much more helpful to my children, in Winnipeg. Don't you think so as well?

                                                                                        Elfrieda 

Right Living

 I've been here four years and I have no income. 

Dauphin is not the place to be if you are looking for a living.

My sons are in need of phones. The only phone call that came through yesterday was from J. Cross... it used to be Dueck. The person was not able to speak. 

So, I am awaiting money from people who owe me. 3 Donegal Bay still owes me a lot.

I hear Scott was black and blue yesterday and Tobias, my grandson, had a big lump on his head. I will need confirmation of that. Heidi can call me and let me know if she can corroborate that. 

I hear one person went to prison for that. He'd better stay there. I heard there are two more, or three more, suspects. They will be called as witnesses or sentenced as the truth comes out.

Scott needs glasses. His old Tacoma is running rough. Alan said he'll help. That better be true. If Scott had been paid for volunteer hours, in churches, he'd have his house paid for, a new vehicle, a retirement fund and safety in his life. 

I heard Ray and Eva took Scott's computer. Why?

Food... they need food because people who don't have the ability to see, can't work.

I heard Tyler can't work. Why are my sons so broken?

That may be Jordan as well. Liam has been withheld a visit for so long... since November 9, 2024. That has really worried me.

The pastors, and churches, we have sat and listened to, in Winnipeg, for 40 years, better do more than 'say a prayer.' If that's all we had done, they certainly wouldn't have had events and fundraisers.

My current husband is almost never available to drive to Winnipeg, with me, so that is a huge danger, for me, each time I do it.

  Investigate...

Time to investigate what has happened in the last 12 years. I'm following the advice of someone who said I should do this. 

Wish me well! 

Update at 4:12

I was unsuccessful finding my sons and grandsons yesterday but I am, of course, fully planning to drive all the way back to Winnipeg to make sure my sons have refuge in a house where I live because that has always been the safest place for them. 

So, Ray G., this is Elfrieda G.D., can you call me if you are driving this way or if I have to pick up?

A- Z Investigate

 Investigate...

Time to investigate what has happened in the last 12 years. I'm following the advice of someone who said I should do this. 

Wish me well! 

Update at 4:12

I was unsuccessful finding my sons and grandsons yesterday but I am, of course, fully planning to drive all the way back to Winnipeg to make sure my sons have refuge in a house where I live because that has always been the safest place for them. 

So, Ray G., this is Elfrieda G.D., can you call me if you are driving this way or if I have to pick up?

Countdown

 I was telling my husband, just this morning...

"As soon as I get a call saying my house is ready, in Winnipeg, and the money that decent people donated, to myself, is secure for me to use and help those I really want to help,... we will move to Winnipeg."

I thought someone sent a photo of one of my quilts and a donation was made for that... in my name... confirm please.

Ray or Dave may have the information I need. 

Somebody said Sara is stealing me blind but, a sister wouldn't do that! Sometimes ex- church people are very bad gossips. 

We are Christians. That is probably just a rumour about Sara stealing. Wouldn't that be just as crazy as saying Eva is stealing... or Mary? And my brothers, which of them would steal from me? Come on!

I think we would be much more valuable in Winnipeg, my husband and I. Winnipeg is fairly small, really. I miss that city. 40 years I have lived there already; must be time to enter the promised land.