Page 12 - GEORGES TREE SDA EBOOK

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Shortly after their friend George’s funeral two couples, old pals, are together for breakfast in a restaurant.
Charles and Lisa, both earlier graduates of Canadian University College (CUC), have recently retired from their respective careers in dentistry and physiotherapy. Lately, they have been devoting more time to their longstanding passions, gardening and travelling, including a volunteer trip overseas with ADRA* Canada. Over the past few months, a first grandson was born, adding a whole new dimension to their lives.
Now married for forty years and both also CUC graduates, Ann and James were childhood sweethearts. Ann left her job as a teacher after the birth of her second child while James pursued a successful career in accounting and management.
After the meal, the conversation turned to George who had died three years after his wife Nicole. George and Nicole, both professors at the University of Alberta, had been part of the group of friends since their school days.
“George’s fate took quite a different turn from what he had planned. So many things will now change,” sighed Charles, as he clutched Lisa’s hand.
* Adventist Development and Relief Agency Canada
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