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Busy-busy-busy

Tim — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:40:43 +0000

As the title of the post suggests, I have lots on the go right now. Am working on several client web sites, editing and laying out a book for my father-in-law, and writing three books.

Welcome, David Peter Gallant!

Tim — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:51:32 +0000

This morning, Kristi and I welcomed David Peter Gallant into the world at 7:13 a.m. He’s a healthy 9lb 4oz and 20 1/2″ long. Mama and baby are well and resting after a night-long labour.

David Peter is named in honour of my brother Peter David, whom the Lord took to be with Himself at birth. Kristi always wanted a David, and every generation on my mother’s side except my own has had a David for probably hundreds of years, so everything came together for this one.

This was the first birth I have witnessed. It was an amazing experience, and I am overwhelmed with delight, praise, wonder, and joy.

New address

Tim — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:13:31 +0000

It hasn’t happened yet, but Mom and I will be moving within the next 1-2 weeks. Our new mailing address will be:

R.R. 1
Grande Prairie, AB
T8V 2Z8

My cell number (780-876-1102) remains the same. My business landline number (830-1125) will be cancelled as of the end of the month; Mom’s phone line has not been operational for some time, and I have no immediate plans to get a new “land line.” Mom does not hear well enough to talk on the phone, anyway, and when Kristi gets here, I anticipate she will primarily be using a cell phone. Given the cost of hooking up a conventional phone line to a new acreage, I just don’t see it happening for the foreseeable future.

Memorial service for Stina Van Braeden

Tim — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 05:50:24 +0000

Stina’s son Tym Van Braeden has informed me that her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. this Saturday at the Gospel Light church in Debolt.

May the Lord continue to bring comfort and hope to His people.

With the Lord….

Tim — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:50:11 +0000

A longtime friend, Stina Van Braeden, has passed away. I have long been very close friends with two of her sons, Roger and Tym, and in my early adulthood I rented a room in her home.

Tym informs me that there will likely be a memorial service Saturday in Debolt. I will try to post here when I get further word.

Please pray for the family, giving thanks for God’s faithfulness to one of His own children.

Wedding web page

Tim — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:13:39 +0000

Our official wedding web page is now online:

http://www.timandkristigallant.com/

Both Kristi and I have given accounts of how this whole thing came about.

Do remember to pray for us!

Sorry, no emails at the moment…

Tim — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:47:55 +0000

I can’t receive email at the moment (unfortunately, this also means that my web clients can’t do so either). The mailserver where I host everything has crashed. If you need to contact me personally, try leaving me a message on Facebook. I’ll try to check it when I get home from work, although obviously I hope the hard drive will be replaced long before then.

Wedding update

Tim — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:08:42 +0000

Kristi and I have tentatively set our wedding for April 10, 2011. There remains a possibility that it could be earlier, but it doesn’t look likely at this point. Please pray for us in our time apart; we are planning visits in one direction or the other every couple of months until the wedding. (Kristi was just up my way; I visit the family down there at the end of October and just after Christmas, Lord willing.)

Please also pray for Kristi’s health, as she is quite sick right now.

Engagement update

Tim — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 22:45:27 +0000

It’s a bit over two months since I announced my engagement to Kristi (Hays) Carman, and we’re frequently asked about a wedding date.

That date has not yet been set, due to complications I would rather not post on a public site. Nonetheless, we are fully committed to the marriage, and continue to prepare, and pray that obstacles would be removed.

I want to add that through the complications, our relationship has only grown stronger, and the opportunity for Kristi to visit me in Grande Prairie last month caused our already-stable love to bloom into something even more wonderful. We look forward eagerly to our future together, and acknowledge that only God in His infinite wisdom and power could have brought us together.

At long last: engaged!

Tim — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:32:53 +0000

On Monday, April 26, 2010, Kristi (Hays) Carman and I expressed to each other that together we were home, and it became very clear that our lives belong together, including her seven dear children whom I love with all my heart.

We do not have a date set yet, as we have only begun to deal with logistical matters, some of which are pretty complex. You can certainly pray that we may find a way to make all of this happen before the year is out. I’m not a big believer in lengthy engagements, and even less so given the distance involved and the factor of children. (If you’re interested in learning how you can pray more specifically, feel free to contact me.)

I cannot express how grateful I am to God for bringing such a wonderful woman into my life. I am humbled by my own weaknesses, and elated by His grace. He truly gives us much better than we deserve.