Bil C-51

I am sure most of you have heard of the Bill C-51 and if you haven't I am sure you will soon! It proposed significant amendments to the Food and Drugs Act. I have been doing a bit of research on it on my own and have actually taken on the arduous task of reading the actual bill. What better than to go to the actual source itself, right?? Well, not really, if you have ever read a government piece of legislation before, well you know what I mean.

So I didn't actually get through the whole Bill, but I did read the purpose and the main sections that I was particularly interested in. I also attended the Public Rally they had here in Kelowna to stop the third reading and passing of this bill. I find it quite alarming and am really concerned for the future medical system of Canada.

What does Bill C-51 Do? What are the CAND's (Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctor's) Concerns?

It moves natural health products, medical devices, cells, tissues, organs and drugs under the heading "therapeutic products". It does not differentiate between drugs and natural health products. At this point the bill does not impact the Natural Health Product Regulations.

It defines a practitioner in such a manner that ND's (Naturopathic Doctors) will be denied access to natural health products deemed prescription therapeutic products. It also includes definitions of "sell" and "controlled activity" that differ from provincial legislation.

It proposes sweeping new powers of enforcement with increased penalties including the ability to enter business establishments without a warrant.

These are just a few of the concerns that people have been expressing with respect to this Bill. The Public Rally was very informative and eye opening. They discussed real stories of people being denied natural supplements by Health Canada. They told about business being raided at gun point, with no warrant and having all of their products seized. When it was court time, the judge turned and asked the Crown where the evidence was and they "didn't know", they couldn't find it, so the case was over thrown due to insufficient evidence, but the company still incurred over $350,00 in legal costs and couldn't recover.

Bill C-51 will take away most of the natural supplements on the shelves and shut down vitamin stores. It gives the powers of a police state.

It has by passed the parliament and the senate, and is being pushed through so fast that most Canadians have no idea what is going on! Bills usually take months to go through and this one had it's second reading on May 8!!

If this bill makes it through you will basically have no choice but to use prescription drugs.

It will give powers to the agents to seize all of your assets and put you in jail if you do something as simple as tell someone that garlic pills can help lower blood pressure! I am not exaggerating.

You can go to:

www.healthcanadaexposed.com and read up on what is being said here.

Also, go to www.nhppa.org and read the info here.

Also check out www.stopc51.com

Also read the actual bill C-51 itself: www2.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?DocId=3398126

If we the people and this organization can beat back the government and the bill is pushed back long enough, it will drop to a provincial level where it has a chance of being modified or defeated.

In Alberta, there is a pending federal court case due to what happened with Truehope, a company that worked with mental challenged people when they were shut down using the protocol of this bill.

Read about this case in AB more here www.taxtyranny.ca/images/HTML/Truehope/Truehope2.html

Or google it, as there is quite a bit of information on it.

I personally do not like the way that the government is trying to control the Natural Health market. So yes, I am really passionate about this and for some very personal reasons. This being said, I still value and see the need for Medical facilities and for Doctors, Nurses, etc. I just wish that they could integrate the medical and the natural methods a lot more. We just found a doctor at a walk-in clinic who is a MD, but also has a degree in Natural Medicines and methods.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Print 2 copies of the attached letter and send one to both to Stephen Harper, Prime Minister and Tony Clement, Minister of Health postage free @

House of Commons

Ottawa, Ontario

K1A 0A6

Contact your local MP and voice your concerns as well.

If you are interested in sending the letters, let me know and I will email them to you.

Grateful Eight

This week flew by and I am having a hard time remembering what we have been up to! Oh where is my memory, it used to be quite good!

This week I am grateful for:

1. A good Bible Study and discussions!

2. Nature walks and enjoying all of God's wonderful creations! He is so creative!



3. Catching up with my cousin Rita and hearing Jaia in the background!

4. The time we had with my Grandma B and remembering all of the wonderful moments we had with her!

5. Bike rides and mountains! It's a lot different biking here than it was in the flat Prairies!

6. My adorable, funny, strong willed little boy! He is such a gift, we are so blessed!

7. My camera and being able to preserve all of these wonderful memories!

8. My wonderful husband who is always putting his family first!

Frustrated, Overwhelmed, gotta Practice!

This is how I have felt lately as I am trying to learn how to take better pictures with my camera. I downloaded a photography course a while ago and have now decided that it is high time I sit down and go through it.

I downloaded it from the Two Peas website and it is by a husband and wife team (Mark and Joanna Bolick) of professional photographers. Check out their blog if you ever get a chance, there are some really great photos and inspiration. I also have to thank Crystal for telling me about this course, it was free and I am learning a lot!!!

So I have been feeling frustrated with my lack of knowledge and creativity, overwhelmed with ALL there is to learn about my camera and the art of taking pictures. I just have to practice, practice, practice! I have been doing the course and the first lesson was all about APERTURE and the second lesson was about SHUTTER SPEED. It was pretty cool! I never did understand those features on my camera and now I do.

Just thought I would share a few pictures while I was out trying to practice!

Playing with the Aperture Priority setting--very cool!!

Now for the Shutter Speed....love how I can "freeze" the water for a pretty cool effect! I can't wait to put this to use a lot more!


I have never been able to take very good "low light" photos without using the flash. I hate using the flash or even putting it on night view, as it doesn't capture the whole atmosphere. This actually turned out quite nice and I still have no idea what I did or was doing so that I didn't get all of the blur! It's still a little fuzzy, but I like the look of it!


And these are a few random ones I took of Zech while we were out walking and I was trying to practice. He actually wasn't my "subject" for my practice shots, but I couldn't resist! :o)



This is the little dirt pile he was determined to climb up. He kept trying and tyring and trying, but every time he just slid back down. He didn't want my help, but he kept sliding down and would get so frustrated and angry. He started hitting the pile, tried to bite the pile and yelled at the pile! Boy I really have one strong willed little boy! We had to end our outdoor adventure at this point and go in before the tantrum got really bad!

WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN...

1. CHOCOLATE MILK
2. POPCORN
3. NEW SUNGLASSES


**This was Zech's first time drinking chocolate milk and boy did he LOVE it!!
**We found his new shades at Superstore for $0.48, so we bought a couple pairs (these are his fun ones)!!
**Zech LOVES popcorn, but his favourite part is the seeds. He digs to the bottom to eat the seeds----you'll never guess who else does that!! HIS DADDY also loves the seeds, but has never had popcorn with him, so it must be a genetic thing?? :o)

Remembering Grandma

It is exactly a year since my Grandma B passed away today! It still seems so hard to believe that she is no longer with us! She was a remarkable woman who is dearly missed by so many!

Since she passed she has had 5 great-grandchildren added to the family whom I know she would have loved to meet. Zech was her third great grandchild and I am so blessed that she got to meet him and that I was able to get some pictures of her with him. She couldn't get over how much Zechariah reminded her and looked like my Dad.

I miss her lots and I know this is a particularly hard day for my Mom and my Aunts and Uncles. So a big hug goes out to you all and know that she is safe in heaven in God's loving arms! Our prayers are with you today!!

My Grandma was always a very eloquently dressed woman who took great pride in her appearance, her health and of course fashion. I think her love of high quality clothing and fashion has definitely been passed down to a few of us!! :o)

Christmas 2006, Zech was almost three months old!!

Grateful Eight

Another week and more things to be grateful for!

1. Time to run and go on bike rides! It feels so great to get out and be active!

2. That my fall down the stairs with Zech in my arms only resulted in Mom being all banged up and nothing more serious. We really do have that motherly instinct to "protect" our kids BUILT into us! Zech didn't have a scratch, I on the other hand am full of bruises and scrapes.

3. My sister-in-law who took care of Zech, so that I could go out and do a bit of 'self marketing' and hand out some resumes to the various Government departments/agencies! Please pray that I get a job here soon!

4. Time to be creative and get four more layouts almost completed!!

5. My amazing little boy who has really adapted well to his new schedule change. He is now only taking one nap a day, but we switched it from the morning to the afternoon. It helps mommy's days go a bit better and he has been great! He even naps for almost three hours!

6. My Mom and the wonderful, strong woman she is! I think being a mother myself makes me appreciate all of the things that she has done for us so much more! Also for my mother-in-law and my Grandmas (one who we miss dearly and the other who we are still blessed to have with us)! What wonderful mothers, a true gift from God!

7. A wonderful Mother's Day. John and Zech took me to a beautiful brunch at Lake Okanagan Resort. They spoiled me with a new perfume set and a nice relaxing day. We also went over to my sister and brother-in-laws for a nice BBQ. It really was a great day!

8. That our little monkey did NOT swallow a tack! My Mother's Day did end with a trip to the hospital. We found 5 tacks at the bottom of Zech's bed and we had no idea if he swallowed one or not, so off we went to get some X-rays. Thank the Lord he did not swallow one, but we had to make sure! Wow, this is a really stressful age!! :o)

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!

Just wanted to send a little Mother's Day tribute to my Mom and my Mother-in-law. Thanks for all that you have done and continue to do for us. May God always bless you and the special role He created you for, to be a MOM!

I Said A Mother's Prayer For You

I said a Mother's Day prayer for you
to thank the Lord above
for blessing me with a lifetime
of your tenderhearted love.
I thanked God for the caring
you've shown me through the years,
for the closeness we've enjoyed
in time of laughter and of tears.
And so, I thank you from the heart
for all you've done for me
and I bless the Lord for giving me
the best mother there could be!

Author Unknown

And a very Happy Mother's Day to all of the Mother's out there!

A blessing and prayer tribute to all mothers

"Blessed be all mothers
Who have come into our lives
Whose kindness, care and loving
Remain with us to guide.

Your inspiration in us
Made us strive in every way
Especially to remember
Helping others makes our day.

Mothers, this little tribute
Flows directly from my heart
You are so loved and cherished
Invaluable, one and all, you are.

Susan Kramer

Dancing and Reading

Zech has discovered a new love for dancing. It is so funny! We took some really good video of him and I wanted to post it, but we haven't had a chance to put it on the computer yet, so pictures will have to suffice.

Notice the little music machine in the background.....that is what he dances to. Plus now, everytime he hears any type of music, he starts grooving. He also likes to ask people to dance with him. I love when he asks John, and I even encourage him to ask daddy, just so I can see his moves too! :o)






Zech still loves his books and loves this special reading chair. It is so perfect for him and he is so proud of himself for climbing up all by himself!

Grateful Eight

It's May!!! I still can't believe that April is gone and it is May!

This week I am grateful for:

1. Nice weather! We were able to get out a lot by the middle to the end of the week and play, go on walks and bike, bike, bike!!!

2. Good Friends.

3. The Bible! It comes in handy when I am frustrated and upset and need a time out! (We got another medical bill from our visit to the hospital with Zech. The doctor billed us for his time and billed us a lot! I was irrate, frustrated and upset! This doctor did NOTHING, didn't even diagnose him)....... I'll end it there! :o)

4. Emails from people I wish we could see and be closer to!

5. Our little boy who is such a joy to be around. He has found a new love--dancing!! Check out his new boots too!!


6. For Ron and Laura Redner. They are leaving again tomorrow for 5 weeks to celebrate 50 years of marriage on an European tour! They have been a real blessing and it has been wonderful getting to know them.

7. For reaquainting with new friends (see picture above). John happened to run into a friend that he worked with quite a few years ago. Turns out this friend and his new fiance are good friends with Ron and Laura and their daughter and family. It was nice to meet another young couple and we look forward to getting to know them more.

8. For answers to prayer and encouragement when you need it most! God is truly great!