Sunday Visitation

I freshened up in time for Church on Sunday, and even swooped by Walgreens to print out a few of Ruthie's more photogenic moments. Of course, everyone was heartened by the news, and I invited our fellow choir members to stop by the hospital or house anytime.


But first, it was time for Grandma and Grandpa Chan to get some quality time. (Try to ignore that image of Israel's indiscriminate bombing of Beruit in the background, Ruthie is apolitical thus far....)

We also got a visit from Stella Chan (no relation), the owner of Chopsticks Chinese restaurant here in Vancouver. Stella and her family became fast friends here, and helped Ruby find the best local Cantonese resources.

So, I mentioned that we invited folks from the church? Well, after a long afternoon of visitation, Our Lady of Grunge decided that it was just about time for some ablutions, and preparations commenced for her first postpartum bath. Naturally I was called on to assist, and well, suffice it to say, that in only my caregiving uniform, some pants had to be found fast when the next visitors came a knocking.
"Guitar Dave" Schenck heard the fumbling belt buckle, and cracked- "Gees Man, you're supposed to wait at least until you get 'er home!" Thus is the lighthearted nature found in your average Catholic choral ensemble. If you haven't attended church lately, just think of what you've been missing!

So, we jumped back into social mode, and had a great time with Dave's wife Gloria, our star soprano, Joan and Scott Rustay, our leader and sound man, respectively.