Canterbury Court appreciation
Thanks again for the April copy of Alberta Prime Times, with an excellent number of papers for fellow seniors at Canterbury Court. I feel Prime Times literally fills the 'wants' of seniors, with outstanding content each month. While I keep the Journal a day or two, Prime Times stays considerably longer!
Bruce Hogle, Edmonton, AB
Yoga for traumatic brain injury
I suffer from a traumatic brain injury I received in 1982. I am the author of "Heal Your Brain Faster; Empower Your Mind Through Yoga," where I weave my personal story with explanations and photos of how yoga can provide physical and mental balances and help you function at your best. I would like to share this book with fellow brain injury survivors and other members of society. Contact janet.brazil@outlook.com for more information.
Janet Brazil, Edmonton, AB
Moms the Word
O mom you’re on my mind, you don’t have to say a word
Your memory of my yesteryear, has got my feelings stirred
Your eyes that said you loved me, your arms that held me tight
Just knowing you were there for me, made me feel all right
Through my younger years, you taught me how to see
Nurturing the message, to be the best that I could be
And when it was finally time, to leave the family nest
Your expectation was for happiness while always doing my best
So, part of you came with me, to seek my fortune and fame
Amazing how much is accomplished, when your mothers in the game
That voice comes out of nowhere, always just in time
To help sort out the noise of life and keep it all in line
You’ll be in my mind forever; I just can’t let you go
A big part of my decisions, more than you’ll ever know
And in a tribute to all Mothers, I feel I need to say
Thank you for who you are and for showing us the way
Don Hamaliuk, St. Albert AB
Our Family's Pride and Joy
You’re the mother of our children and you’ve raised them well
The love you show unconditionally, is like your magic spell
It’s not like a heavy blanket, more like one made of feather
Such a warm and gentle pleasure; it brings us all together
I love your sense of humor; it’s always innocent and pure
Careful and considerate, but still funny that’s for sure
Your guidance not always verbal, we can see it in your look
Just the threat of disapproval, gives our evil thoughts the hook
We need to mind our manners and in all our thoughts be kind
You’ve taught us to be grateful and to be gentle in our mind
Your expectations of us are reasonable; to always do our best
Don’t search for lame excuses, just be ready for the test
Our children are grown and gone and have children of their own
And the spell of your loving motherhood, now spans a wider zone
We all feel your calming presence; it’s our pleasure to enjoy
You are our not so hidden treasure; our family’s pride and joy
Don Hamaliuk, St. Albert, AB
