In February, Jordan, Jana, Beatrice (4) and Theo (5 months) visited us from Berlin, despite the pandemic. They spent two months with us in Ontario, after a two week quarantine in our generous neighbours’ basement apartment (thank you Tony and Alice!). Their time with us left us with so many good memories, and we cherished the hugs and kisses. Jordan then flew off to London for a concert, while Jana and the kids flew to Truro, Nova Scotia to visit Jana’s parents. The video above is Bea singing with the talents of Joy Miller (Jana’s mother) on the piano for their virtual Sunday service.
An update on my health: my leg muscles are getting weaker, which has further affected my balance. 2 weeks ago, the new feeding tube came out (again!). We were prepared this time with a spare tube at home which Dustin was able to insert into my stomach and secure. This saved us another trip to the emergency and 4 hours at the hospital. Thankfully, the progress of the disease remains slow.
We take so many things for granted, like picking up a spoon and stirring our coffee, brushing our hair and teeth, using the iPad, scratching an itch. Heather and I still manage to laugh when she asks me to hand her her phone from across the table. Yet I sometimes wonder, why me? What did I do to deserve this? In those times, I think of my 70 years of good health and great memories. The love of my life brought me to this wonderful country, Canada, in 1973. Our blessings have been countless over the years. I sang and played piano every chance I could, played golf every Monday and snooker every Thursday, danced at every party, enjoyed all the jam sessions, and squeezed a vacation or two in every year. Heather and I have had the joy of traveling to 45 countries, taking 15 cruises, visiting India 15 times with family (once with 6 kids and 13 pieces of luggage!). Let’s be honest: if I didn’t have ALS, would I be receiving so much love and positivity from all over the world? This is what keeps me smiling. Truly, God is so good.
The Yorrickles 
very inspiring
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It was great meeting you on the squash court.
You continue to inspire us.
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It is difficult not to say ‘Why me’ Why do bad things happen to good people through no fault of their own ? But you Yorrick and Heather and your family are an inspiration to all of us of enjoying every moment of the good times and holding your head high above water trying to find something positive even in the bad times. So thank you and we continue to hold you up in our daily prayers
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Tks for sharing account of exemplary family love and unity
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We all have challenges and many a time, I have asked, Why Lord? Many unanswered questions…… Belief, faith and hope have kept me positive. It’s easy to say, “hang in there”. I’m not in your shoes. Praying daily for you, Heather and the family.
Beatrice certainly has music in her bones.
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Dear Yorrick! You are an inspiration to all of us!
Keeping you, Heather & your family in my prayers & thoughts! This letter is beautifully written! So many wonderful talents! You are Blessed! God Bless & Blessings in abundance! From Charlotte
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You are in our thoughts and prayers. You truly are an inspiration!
It is a blessing knowing you and Heather.
God bless.
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God is so good!!! You are an inspiration to so many. I am so blessed to be able to know both you and Heather! Thank you for sharing your life through the posts! My prayers continue to go out to all of you, for peace and strength. (entire family).
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You are a true inspiration! I have never met anyone like you!
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God IS Soooo Good. Little Beatrice and our other grandchildren are the angels that shows us His face and keep us rooted in God’s love.
You are with us at every Mass daily. Nothing else can bring us closer. Thanks to the legacy of our parents.
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