Last night I googled "Stephen Harper" and came upon a video of him playing piano, accompanied by Yo Yo Ma at the NAC - and singing "A Little Help From My Friends"! Then a clip of Rick Mercer having a "sleepover" with the Harpers at 24 Sussex...Hilarious! Now that we have been in the US ten years, I am very aware of differences between the two cultures...The presidency is so much more "imperial" than the prime ministership...Also, recently saw a clip of a journalist interviewing the leader of the opposition in Canada. She was so hard-hitting, I was frightened - wondering what the penalty would be....Dad had the same reaction. DIfferent country!

At the same time, there is much to be thankful for here. I went to an introductory meeting for the Real Woman conference that will be held in Chattanooga in March - full of godly women so concerned for God-glorifying lives. Nancy Leigh DeMoss was there - an impressive, vibrant woman...And the black ladies - a whole contingent that have promised to pray around the clock until the conference...Wow! Their leader was asked to pray during the meeting and gave us a taste of their intercession...Amazing...I think it was Moody who, when asked whether or not he had heard Spurgeon preach, said yes, but...to hear him pray...That was the life-changer....

Off to the trailer park this morning to collect some money and help Dad with a few things...Then off to Woodstock to babysit so Pat can take Maryanne on a mystery date...Home first thing in the morning as I have Sunday School to teach...

Happy weekend!