In Need of Toothpicks
Need toothpicks to prop the eyes open! I should be ASLEEP! G’night…. ZZZZZZzzzzzzzz…………pfft! AJ
Christmas is over….
Christmas is OFFICIALLY over, with the end of Boxing Day. However, in the family I grew up in, Christmas only began on Dec 25th and went through til Jan 6. … Continue reading
A gift from the heart…
Originally posted on Rethinking Life:
My granddaughter gave each of us a present that she wanted us to open all at the same time. So we opened our gifts and…
Duck song
Listening to the duck song on the futon bed with her Dad after our good pancake breakfast. It’s Boxing Day with family 😉 AJ ❤
Boxing Day
I looked at the phone as I was typing a message to a friend and realized I had said Merry Chrustnad instead of Merry Christmas. I think I’m still tired….. … Continue reading
Face Paint!
My granddaughter, Jayden, got some face paint in her Christmas presents, (it was on her wish list) and this is her very first try at painting her own or anyone … Continue reading
You’ve Had Too Much To Think
Originally posted on Lauren Says It All:
Yep you read that right.. We all get down and let our minds wonder. Usually when we are on our own. I know…
Broken at Christmas?
Originally posted on Mustard Seed Budget:
Christmas has a way of heightening pain. Why am I so lonely? If you are broken, know this: Jesus came for the broken. Christmas…
Gingerbread House
Our gingerbread house…. Messy project! Jayden had fun with this, as you can tell 😉 AJ ❤
Write for Me
Reblogging a piece of your heart so I can remember to write a piece of mine…..
Granddaughter Time
Sorry, not much time to post in here! Just enjoying my granddaughter. She likes the snowmen out in the hallway 🙂 AJ ❤
Sleeping Beauty
My 34 year old “baby” boy is sleeping soundly, complete with stuffed dolphin…..no, I didn’t put it there and neither did Jayden! Yay, Kenny! 😉 ❤ LOVE IT!!!!!! Good to … Continue reading
Naught To Speak Of……..
I have not been able to get to posting at all, since I have been quite busy with friends and family. I just have not had the time or the … Continue reading
Handy Dandy!
Yup! I need one of these…..;) Hope your day is as awesome as mine! AJ ❤
I’m a Grandma……
I missed these things….. Home made playdough, dolls, soft toys colouring and LOTS of laughs with my granddaughter. So nice to have her here at last. FUN!!!!! AJ ❤
Sanity
How disappointing 😉 😛 Just when I thought everything was going to be fine…… AJ
Roll It Up!
http://meredithvieirashow.com/videos/something-you-should-know-duvet-cover-roll/ Best tip I have seen in a long time. I’ve always had to fight with this and it drives me CRAZY!!!!! LOVE this! Can’t wait to try it out! … Continue reading
Writing about Abortion
I’ve reblogged this from Harsh Reality, because I also feel strongly about this topic…..
Weiser
Before my little dog, Rosie, was Weiser (Wiser), a shepherd mix. This pic shows our family when the boys were young yet (they are now 32 and 24) on remote … Continue reading
Checking In
Received this in email today. Too good not to share 🙂 “Just Checking In Today” A Minister passing through his church In the middle of the day, Decided to pause … Continue reading
Showdown….
4:00 PM Weather Report, on the Home Front, brought to you by the Messie’s Network A small whirlwind of undetermined duration is making its way through my bathroom, leaving everything … Continue reading
A Capital “P”
A Capital “P” Dec 16, 2014 Procrastination (with a capital “P”). I am an expert at PROCRASTINATION. If something needs to get done, you can count on me to do … Continue reading
What Am I?
What am I? December 16, 2014 Sometimes I wonder exactly WHAT I am…. Born in Scotland to English parents, a citizen of the UK. Lived in Scotland for 23 years. … Continue reading
War Zone Baptism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMl2VA7vS7k Was blessed and encouraged to see someone take this step under such circumstances. AJ
Something wrong?
What’s going on with the WordPress app? It seems to be stuck or something. It shows stats chart but nothing else for info. No countries, no posts viewed, nothing additional. … Continue reading
A Sock for Altzheimers
http://www.upworthy.com/a-teenager-comes-up-with-a-wildly-smart-invention-to-help-his-grandfather-deal-with-alzheimers?c=ufb1 This is awesome! What a great idea from this young man! Grown out of LOVE ❤ AJ
A Heart That’s Meant to Love You
Speaks to me what I need to hear right now. I’ve been single since my husband passed away in 2006 and since then I’ve sometimes mistaken some other things for … Continue reading
My Church
I like my church. It’s a new church, a fairly new church plant in my current town. A lot of people much younger than myself, young families and many young … Continue reading
Christmas Dance
My square dance club had their Christmas dance tonight. Lots of dancers came up island from other clubs. Colourful red and green outfits prevailed. I went in mostly black and … Continue reading
WordPress Map
This is what the map of my blog views looks like today, about half way through my third month here. A big thank you to everyone who has come by! … Continue reading
Rosie
This was Rosie, my 13 yr old dog who passed away a few years back. She was quite a character. Feisty little old lady. She had been brought up with … Continue reading
Lost Moorings
Lost moorings, December 12, 2014 Things happen in life. There are things we have some measure of control over, as in they are consequences of lifestyle and relationships, and other … Continue reading
Kettle Singing
Has such a good time singing Christmas Carols and hymns at the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle in Walmart. We sang for two hours and people were very generous. A big … Continue reading
Teacher in Trouble
Weapons of Math Instruction I just read this. I never got into this kind of trouble as a teacher, thankfully! 😉 😛 Just a bit of silliness before I sleep, thanks … Continue reading
Heartbeat
I used to do this any time we were lying down together. It was very comforting, even if his heart used to miss a beat sometimes….. It has been 8 … Continue reading
Fighting!
I’m fighting with 2 computers and my TV! It has been almost 7 hours now! Sometimes I wish I was not quite so determined or not quite so OCD about … Continue reading
Blanked out…..
I don’t know what to write… Inspiration apparently left the room. So, I am typing in the hope that something happens….. Apparently not…… Hmmm….. I have spent a couple of … Continue reading
Goodnight, Stats ;)
Well, things are improving, I think. I’m pleased, anyway 🙂 Thanks to EVERYONE (Yes, YOU!) who has helped by visiting! You have made my day! Goodnight now.. AJ ❤
I’m not going to church today because it’s full of people just like me
My own reason for not going to church initially (just before giving my life over to God) was based on the opinion of others around me at that time who … Continue reading
Ooops! Something Backwards!
(An example from the video of an error in DNA) Oops! Something Backwards! The root of our complexity as human beings is found in the occasional random errors of DNA? … Continue reading
Stuck Stats?
Anyone else finding that their stats are not registering today, despite being regularly informed of likes and comments and followers? Nothing seems to be registering! Maybe it’s a case of … Continue reading
Lettice Rowbotham
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijr-kNLoXtk Here is this incredible lady once again….. Can’t help but share 😉 AJ
Violinist Surprise!
Violinist on Britain’s Got Talent….. This lady will rock your socks off, I promise you! How to blow away an audience 😉 WOW!!!!!!!!!
How To Cut Rope In An Emergency
Amazing! This is a handy dandy trick to know! No special tools required. Just thought I’d share it here…. AJ
Square Dance
This is an old movie I found on some square dance moves. I thought I’d share it with everyone. I joined a club and took up square dance lessons a … Continue reading
Skin Smartphone…….
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152591270139926&set=vb.24372799925&type=2&theater Speechless! Is this for REAL?
Incredible Cabins
These were cool to look at! It would be nice to have a cabin retreat somewhere 😉 Or my dream of a little stone cottage 😛 ENJOY! http://www.activejunky.com/thefix/gallery-20-incredible-cabins-around-the-world-article374#.VIDeUUDfcPY.facebook AJ ❤
String Theory Anyone?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV_X2B5OK1I “The idea that scientific theory that we already have in our hands could answer the most basic questions is extremely seductive.” “If you can’t test it (string theory) in … Continue reading
A Dandelion Clock
What do YOU see? I just see evidence of the beauty and functionality of God’s creation……. ************************ As kids, we would look for these dandelion “clocks”, pick them and blow … Continue reading
My Christmas Wish List
My 2014 Christmas Wish List Thoughtfully prepared…. I’m getting it out early, just in case…. 😉 It’s short and sweet 😉 Who knows? I might get at least ONE of … Continue reading
Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! http://youtu.be/LElO2ljc6KQ Published on 21 Dec 2013 I’ve heard about this baby boy Who’s come to earth to bring us joy And I just want to sing this song to … Continue reading
I married a poor man
Originally posted on See, there's this thing called biology…:
I married a poor man. On purpose. He came from poor folks and he had no prospects. All he had…
Why?
Originally posted on Chris Martin Writes:
Why are we so consumed with how the media, government, and atheists treat Christianity? Our battle isn’t against flesh and blood. At the Cross,…
Learning To Be A Widow
Learning to be a widow…. http://m.theglobeandmail.com/life/facts-and-arguments/i-lost-my-husband-and-then-there-was-one/article21639438/?service=mobile The lady who wrote this article captured the situation perfectly. I’m 8 years into widowhood, and I can relate to everything she had to … Continue reading
Goose Barnacles
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goose_barnacle My husband loved to tell this funny story about his brother Gunner (Andrew Justin) and a friend called Mark. It was one of his favourite stories. He would tell … Continue reading
Drive Through ATM’s
This is just for laughs, OK? I think it must be an old joke but reading it made me smile 😉 Especially the final part about the hand brake…… *************************************************************************** … Continue reading
Missing My Husband
I went out on my own tonight, Jim, as has been my custom lately, and I did enjoy myself listening to local musicians at Serious Coffee. I think you would … Continue reading
Cardboard Testimonies
My Own Cardboard Testimony *Didn’t think it was ME who needed Him *Now I know it’s ME who can’t live without Him AJ, November 28, 2014
Science Shows Something Surprising About People Who Love to Write
Originally posted on D.S. Williams:
An interesting article on the effects writing can have on people suffering mental and physical health issues. I just knew there was a reason…
A Journey With My Mom, #18
A Journey With Mom, February 6, 2013 Last day here with Mom, have to get on my way early tomorrow morning. Mixed feelings of course. Do not know where Mom … Continue reading
Snapdragon!
It’s how I feel, sometimes…. But I definitely feel better after doing some YOGA! 🙂 Have a GREAT day! AJ ❤
A Journey With My Mom, #16
A Journey With My Mom, Feb 2, 2013 “How are you today, Mom? ” “All right, thanks.” :O !!!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Ate up a custard with ensure in it … Continue reading
Good Fruit
Message, March 17, 2008 Kyuquot, B.C. Read: Psalm 71 Look at Galatians 5:16-26 NKJV Look at that list in verses 19-21 carefully! How have we lived in the past, … Continue reading
A Process of Reconciliation
This story is difficult to share, but here it is……I hope the sharing of it might help someone else somehow. ******************************** Struggling with so much personally right now in this … Continue reading
Tears
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-microscopic-structures-of-dried-human-tears-180947766/?no-ist This was fascinating! AJ
This thing called life
Originally posted on It Goes On:
is a wondrous thing. We rise each morning with a blank page (day) spread before us to do with as we wish. How we…
Take Care of the Garden
The garden of friendship We must tend the “garden” of our friendships lovingly and carefully so that they not be overcome, or overwhelmed, by the ever encroaching weeds of neglect … Continue reading
Community in WordPress
“Your wings already exist, all you have to do is FLY”. Artwork by Christine Mason Miller Community in WordPress, Nov 22, 2014 I just want to take the time today … Continue reading
Dentist!
I love my dentist! He is very good at what he does and he is my brother in Christ. I always pray for him as he is working on my … Continue reading
The Foibles of Senior Citizenship
The Foibles of Senior Citizenship, Nov.21, 2014 My mind has once again been on a journey that made me laugh out loud! I was getting ready to go to the … Continue reading
Another Laundry Day
Laundry day again…… Was in some trepidation as I put my clothes in the communal machines….. However…..there was NO disgusting smoke smell being added to my clothing by someone else’s … Continue reading
Life is a Microchip
Life has been reduced to a microchip. Sad… If there is something I can’t do without, it would appear to be my cell phone, which even has my bible in … Continue reading
Beauty Unfolds…..
The beauty of life unfolds around us, sometimes in the midst of pain, uncertainty and conflict. That’s GOD !!!!! AJ, May 31, 2011
Blown Away!
Prepare to be blown away! Our God is an AWESOME God! And we are but a speck…… Check out our universe! http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/the-universe-is-scary?s=mobile It reminds me of the movie, “Horton Hears … Continue reading
The Soul in Sex
http://www.christianpost.com/news/look-where-the-soul-goes-during-sex-81046/ (if link does not work by cutting and pasting, I’ve placed the article in full in comment section) The Soul in Sex That’s one TOUGH article! It’s not a … Continue reading
Bubble Wrap!
Bubble wrap! The bigger the bubble, the louder the pop! So mindlessly SATISFYING! Love me some bubble wrap to pay with…… I do have some BIG ones stashed away somewhere….must … Continue reading
Frog Popsicle?
Well I never! Our awesome Creator and his awesome creation! Frog popsicle, anyone?
Fret? Or Rest?
Psalm 37 is a favourite Psalm of mine. Here are verses 1-9, with notes from a little devotional I did on those verses, for a bible study group. ************************* FRET … Continue reading
Woman vs Bed Sheet
Haha! I needed this laugh! 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K3CzMNHTms AJ ❤
Winning into Freedom
Check this out.. My Utmost for His Highest. I do enjoy reading Oswald Chambers. There is so much “meat” for the soul in this little devotional book. Will post my … Continue reading
The Amazing Molecule
The Amazing Molecule, Nov 16, 2014 “A molecule is every single one of its resonant structures at every point in time, but it is no single one of its resonant … Continue reading
Lasting Relationships.
Relationships. They exist in a variety of forms, between boyfriend/girlfriend, wife/husband, friend/friend, parents/children. I like this article and share it here for those of you who are interested in this … Continue reading
Mistakes……
Mistakes, November 17, 2014 Sometimes in this life you will make mistakes. I have and I do. Some people will ignore your mistakes and carry right along as if nothing … Continue reading
Idiot Recipes – Pie
If you don’t feel like making PIE after reading this……something is definitely WRONG 😉 Love it! 😉 😛 😀
A Journey With My Mom, #15
A Journey With My Mom. Feb 1, 2013 A new day with Mom. Mom opened one eye, and I said, “There, I see your beautiful brown eye” 🙂 Later, she … Continue reading
Unknown Caller
Another pet peeve. (I also posted about this on my recent “Pet Peeves Anyone?” blog. I hope you will participate! ) I come home and there on my phone are … Continue reading
Change Your Course
Sometimes we need to swallow our pride and just LISTEN!!!!! http://www.tickld.com/x/us-naval-ship-vs-canadian-authorities-this-is-priceless
Pet Peeves Anyone?
Pet Peeve GRRRRRR! I hate when I do my laundry and it actually smells worse than before I washed it, because heavy smokers in the building are using the same … Continue reading
Wednesday’s Child Revisited
Wednesday’s Child Revisited, November 14, 2013 I remember a poem my Mom recited frequently as I grew up. It was a poem about the days of the week. I remember … Continue reading
No Internet!
November 13, 2014 Yesterday I went to a town that has no cell tower, Gold River, B.C. I learned that day that there had been a cell tower proposal but … Continue reading
Breath Taking View
To all my scientifically minded readers out there! And to those of you who just like chocolate 😉
Thank a Soldier
Thank a Soldier My son is one of many. I’m thinking of him today. I’m thinking of his 6 months in Afghanistan last year. I’m thinking of all his countless … Continue reading
Clever Mathematics ;)
From an email I received. I rather like closing thoughts 😉 CLEVER MATHEMATICS A farmer died leaving his 17 horses to his 3 sons. When his sons opened up the … Continue reading
Can’t Undo What’s Been Done
November 8, 2014 Can’t undo what’s been done……. Some lessons are hard to learn. To live with our consequences can be a hard but necessary pill to swallow. It’s efficacious, … Continue reading
What if you ARE…..?
I saw this today and literally LAUGHED OUT LOUD, before thinking “Oh my, that’s ME! I’m the one in the fence, being laughed at by the “cow”! ” It’s so … Continue reading
Standing In The Need Of Prayer
Standing in the Need of Prayer….November 8, 2014 It’s me, it’s me, it’s me, O Lord Author: Spiritual It’s me, it’s me, it’s me, O Lord, Standing in the need … Continue reading
A Journey With My Mom, #14
A Journey With My Mom, Jan 31 Mom not wanting to suck from straw much today….refused to have a drink earlier. She seemed to be mouthing words but nothing was … Continue reading
A Journey With My Mom, #13
A Journey With My Mom, Jan 30, 2013 Mom had a pretty good day today, nutrition wise. She ate up what I gave her (soup and custard, both with some … Continue reading
The Perils of PPV
Pornography PPV! O.o I was watching a very tense movie, based on a true story about a woman who had been raped. It was called “The Many Trials of One … Continue reading
The Gift of Self-Control
Originally posted on Gracefully Overcoming:
I am coming to realize my need for self-control. It keeps me from flying off the handle at anyone and everyone. I am noticing it…
A Journey With My Mom, #12
A Journey With My Mom, Jan 29, 2013 My mom greeted me with a whimper this morning…..sad. Do not know if she is in pain. Will try to give her … Continue reading
A Journey With My Mom #11
A Journey With My Mom, Jan 28, 2013 Mom’s breathing has deepened in the last few days, sounding much heavier than before, not sure what that means for Mom, but … Continue reading
A Journey With My Mom, #10
A Journey With My Mom, Jan 26 & 27, 2013 This makes me cry…………. This man (Dave) loves my Mom SOOOOOOO much. It’s pretty special for me to see and … Continue reading
A Journey With My Mom, #9
A Journey with My Mom, Jan 25, 2013 Got very little sleep last night, maybe 2x2hr “naps” before I was fully awake til morning. Came to see Mom, and gave … Continue reading
Hallelujah!
Wow……. Keep listening right up to the finale! Hallelujah it is!
The Credit Trap
The Credit Trap This offer in the pic came in my mail today. Last week it was the offer of $10,000 from another company. It’s all about gratifying yourself NOW … Continue reading
Churchianity
Originally posted on Redbird's Roost:
“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.’” John…
Maestro
Originally posted on Beautiful Life with Cancer:
Potter. In the palm of your hands, rolling, forming. Holding up your clay with the tips of your fingers and then placing it…
Uh-Oh……..
Too funny not to share! Good message, though 😉 http://www.quickmeme.com/news/?p=5574
Journey With My Mom, #8
January 24, 2013, journey with My Mom, #7 Mom was quite a bit more responsive….talkative today…..and saying some whole sentences, which was nice. I don’t always understand what she is … Continue reading
Nothing Much…..
November 1, 2014 Nothing much….. “I’ve not done much today,” I told a young friend, “except help a neighbour with her laptop and chat to another neighbour and pay my … Continue reading
A Teachers Dilemma
I can’t remember where this came from, but it looks like a shorter version of this one…. http://robertwells.tripod.com/teacher.html A Teachers Dilemma After being interviewed by the school administration, the teaching … Continue reading
And Then Came Cancer……
October 30, 2013, Journal entry Down to Comox today for another 6 month cancer review with surgeon Surgeon said I am doing VERY well at 3 and a half years … Continue reading
A Journey With My Mom, #6
January 22, 2013, Mom I did not get much sleep (2 hrs) , was crying and praying in the night for Mom, for our family, for healing in all our … Continue reading
A Journey With My Mom, #5
January 21, 2013, Mom My Mom is a little more responsive today than yesterday, but still no attempt to speak. She took some custard from me today and then some … Continue reading
A Journey With My Mom, #4
January 17 and 18, 2013, Mom Got in to Bridge of Earn late, stopped off at the B&B to drop off my things and then went to see Mom. When … Continue reading
A Journey With My Mom, #3
A Journey With My Mom, January 14-17, 2013, Facebook post to friends. Thanks so much for prayers! Called Dave and he says my Mom has had a good day, first … Continue reading
A Journey With My Mom, #2
Jan 14, 2013, Mom news, (journaling and messaging friends privately) I just got news this morning from my brother in Scotland who tells me that my Mom, who was let … Continue reading
Justification By Faith
Nothing I could write coud express this nearly as well…. This is AWESOMELY encouraging! PLEASE give it a read! Justification by Faith
A Journey With My Mom, #19
Mom She lays quietly in her bed Not a peep…. Drifting in and out of an unknown place That we can only know as sleep Her misshapen, gnarled hands move, … Continue reading
Winter of My Soul
The Winter of My Soul What is this friendless place? Memories Speaking to me faintly Echoes of another time (Inspired by a long ago reading of Chuck Swindoll’s book, “Come … Continue reading
Hospital Anecdote…
October 25, 2014 My brother, who lives in Scotland, calls me frequently. This morning, we were talking about aging, and he told me this story of when he had to … Continue reading
Fire Alarm!
Oct 24. 2014 Fire alarm is not the best way to wake up! At least we are all OK…. I was still lounging comfortably in bed when the strident sound … Continue reading
A Real Friend
March 11, 2007 A Real Friend Philippians 4:8 “Looking beyond to see the spiritual” I thought this as I looked at a plaque in my missionary friend Ellen’s house. It … Continue reading
The Well
The Well Jan 8, 2008, 8:47 AM The forgiveness of God is like a well that will never get plumbed……..it just goes on and on, deeper and deeper…..if only our … Continue reading
Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Poem/Devotional: Alzheimer’s or Dementia Jan 26, 2012 I have long had a fear about getting old and not remembering who I am or what I am doing. God has … Continue reading
Day 12 of Proverbs
Day 12 of Proverbs Proverbs 12 June 28, 2013 Another Proverbs chapter of comparisons! Today’s proverb compares the good, righteous, wise, truthful, encouraging, peaceful, prudent, diligent man with the man … Continue reading
Misty Moisty Days
Misty Moisty Days October 22, 2014 The misty, moist, stormy, blustery wet winter has arrived here, with its lack of sunshine. Perhaps a watery kiss every once in a while, … Continue reading
Day 10 of Proverbs
Day 10 of Proverbs June 8, 2013 Proverbs 10 This proverb describes the way of life and actions of the wise, righteous, and understanding, in contrast to the way of … Continue reading
Day 9 of Proverbs
Day 9 of Proverbs Proverbs 9 The Way of Wisdom and the Way of Folly Two women: a wise woman and a foolish woman Both call out to the simple … Continue reading
Day 7 of Proverbs
Day 7 of Proverbs, March 31, 2013 Proverbs 7 Again I am reminded how important it is to KNOW God’s word, the scripture, especially when I might be tempted to … Continue reading
A Step of Faith
A Step of Faith…….. Ephesians 6:10-18 10 Finally, be strong IN THE LORD and in the strength of HIS might. 11 PUT ON the WHOLE … Continue reading
Lies vs Truth
Lies vs Truth The enemy: “What a waste of a day! You did NOTHING! Absolutely NOTHING! You are USELESS!” The Spirit of the living God: ” You read my word. … Continue reading
Misunderstandings
Misunderstandings August 6, 08 Something I read the other day has given me pause for thought….. Here is what jumped out and hit me from Our Daily Bread (Radio Bible … Continue reading
God’s Comfort in a Dream
God’s Comfort in a Dream (This happened 6 years ago, but I’m sharing it here today…….) September 7, 08 I have just experienced some kind of weird and wonderful and … Continue reading
The Journey
A poem that came from a conversation with a friend, Jan 8, 2014. Still working on this one……. The Journey “The spirit is willing But the flesh is weak” These … Continue reading
Relationships
Relationships are like gardening. If you don’t do the work, the weeds will take over. AJ, October 18, 2014
True Love Waits
True Love Waits, August 3, 2012 The necklace I wear all the time reads “true love waits”………. It has meant so much to me all these years….the same, but different…..depending … Continue reading
A Conversation with God
A Conversation with God Monday, May 24, 2010 This morning, after being sick for quite a few days, and capable seemingly of only sitting and then sleeping alternately, sometimes being … Continue reading
Choosing Joy
Choosing JOY, Oct 7, 2010 A Journey…….. An unusual “lark” with friends. An unkind word from a “friend” re: my work history. A cold reception from a “friend” re: a … Continue reading
My day
My day I feel like I don’t have anything worth while to say today, so I might as well just come out and say it. After all, this is a … Continue reading
Do I Really Believe It?
I don’t know when I wrote this, but the scripture verse and the questions that arise are as thought provoking today as they were back then…. ************************************************************************************************************************************ Do I Really … Continue reading
Seek First the Kingdom of God
This is an oldie from a few years back, but the thought remains…. May 9, 2011, 10:18 AM Our direction can change, one precious thought at a time….. “Therefore do … Continue reading
ThanksLIVING, #2
(This is also originally from my Facebook from last year, as is the Paul Emmer clip I shared, but it bears sharing again here, this year.) A Holy Experience, Ann … Continue reading
Thanksliving #1
ThanksLIVING, a message from Paul Emmer. (This is originally from my Facebook from last year, but it bears sharing again here, this year.) Carberry E-Free, October, 13, 2013 Wow! I … Continue reading
ThanksLIVING #3
October 14, 2014 ThanksLIVING, #3 I was concerned about my feelings around Thanksgiving this year, as I appeared to be becoming too introspective and focused on how I was feeling … Continue reading
Choosing to Celebrate
Missing my husband, Jim, today. Holidays are much harder now that he is gone. In talking with a good friend today, we both agreed that holiday celebrations brought lost loved … Continue reading
Stick-to-it-iveness
“Stick-to-it-iveness” I was busy as Principal/Teacher in a small Nursery/Kindergarten school on reserve, with several assistants in training as TA’s, and I would regularly hold Professional Development days to give … Continue reading
An Angelic Visitor
An Angelic Visitor Does God still send angels? I believe so…… I was particularly distressed one day, and I took off from the house and sought my solace in a … Continue reading
Loss
Loss, October 11, 2014 I remember how stunned I felt when I suddenly lost my husband that day in 2006. I remember how completely helpless I was and how numb … Continue reading
Laundry Day
Laundry Day! June 26, 2011 Down 45 steps in my new apartment building (no elevator) with 2 loads of laundry. Insert coins and get 2 machines going, and have to … Continue reading
The Power of Perfect Love
June 5, 2011 The power of perfect love…. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. ” … Continue reading
Telemarketer
July 11, 2014, 4:34 PM Phone rings….. I pick up…foreign sounding male voice says: “Hello Ma’am, how are you today?” I say slowly….”OK……” He says, “Do you have a few … Continue reading
Done
God’s unequivocal “Done!” reverberates throughout the ages, while the matchless gift of His indwelling Spirit expressly enables our present being and doing, as we yield ourselves to His purposes, and … Continue reading
A Blank Slate
The hope of the rest of our tomorrows is written on today’s blank slate…… AJ Heavenly Father, thank You for love and for Your mercies, which are new every morning. … Continue reading
In ALL Your Ways
In ALL Your Ways……. March 17, 2014 Speaking to the ladies, but possibly also to the men. The ones who are struggling with the ins and outs, the ups and … Continue reading
Dream
Dream I dreamed a dream Of my lost love, my Jim He was there, in the unfamiliar house Doing familiar things With me We lived life together again For those … Continue reading
Where Is My Trust?
Our Daily Bread Journal, October 8, 2014 Reading: Psalm 62:1-8 New King James Version (NKJV) A Calm Resolve to Wait for the Salvation of God To the Chief Musician. To … Continue reading
Day 4 of Proverbs
Day 4 of Proverbs, March 8, 2013 Proverbs 4 contains instructions from a father to his son about getting and keeping wisdom. “HEAR, MY sons, the instruction of a father, … Continue reading
Day 3 of Proverbs
Day 3 of Proverbs, March 6, 2013 Verses 1-18 of Proverbs 3 are going into my mind like hits of comfort and healing. Reading those is like all the sweetness … Continue reading
Day 2 of Proverbs
Day 2 of Proverbs, March 3, 2013 “1. MY son, IF you will receive my words and treasure up my commandments within you, 2. Making your ear attentive to skillful … Continue reading
Day 1 of Proverbs
Day 1 of Proverbs, March 2, 2013 “THE PROVERBS (truths obscurely expressed, maxims, and parables) of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: That people may know skillful and godly … Continue reading
A Life That Mattered….
Today there was a memorial for a young man who lived on the streets. The room was filled with friends and relatives. Songs were sung. Memories were shared. Hearts were … Continue reading
Losing a ritual…..
Journal notes on Our Daily Bread reading for today, Oct 1, 2014 The ritual of daily devotions is vital. I’ve read about 30 years worth of Our Daily Bread devotional, … Continue reading
Fueling up…….
August 28, 2014 Fueling up…. Did you fuel up today? What did you put in your tank? If I miss out on getting into my bible, I miss out on … Continue reading
Whom have I in Heaven but You?
August 22, 2014 “Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God … Continue reading
Conviction
A Testimony Poem Conviction It was just a day in Kyuquot. The tiny village of Kyuquot. A dot on the west coast of BC. A man of God A … Continue reading
Deliverance
God still delivers……. God is still into deliverance…… I had a bout with depression, and God delivered me in an unmistakable way. I just wanted to share, in this kind … Continue reading
Kiss the Son
Kiss The Son So weary I am Stressed to the limit…. Sucked of all energy, This is me, what is in it? I know God is speaking… I’m … Continue reading
Love Light
Love Light The flame flickers The candle glows And I still love you And no one knows No one knows No one knows And I still love you And no … Continue reading
The Sea Walk
The Sea Walk Braving the sea walk One cold wet day Leaning into the wind Rain stinging every which way Wishing it was over But knowing only this The best … Continue reading
The Good of My Soul
The Good of My Soul Take my beating heart Lord…Calm it, soothe it…Help me to understand it is all for the best…Your design is perfect for my life…I do not … Continue reading
The Captain of my Ship
The Captain of My Ship Standing in the wind, Head exposed to the elements, Searching the waters ahead In steady concentration For untoward danger. Sitting, hair blowing wildly, Smiling widely, … Continue reading
Crying Comes Suddenly
Crying Comes Suddenly Crying comes suddenly Brought on by thought, or memory Stark realization That you are no more And there is nothing I can do to bring you back. … Continue reading
Jesus into Joy
Jesus God in the flesh……. Kingliness clothed in humility….. Mercy and love expressed in a supreme act of selflessness…. You paid the price for me….. Ransomed my soul…. Into JOY! … Continue reading
Be My Valentine
Be My Valentine! Be my Valentine! Lord, be my Valentine! I love You……….. I feel Your love and I thank You For loving me. My husband is … Continue reading
Quietness Settles In
Quietness Settles In Quietness settles in like dust on the sill….. The silence is loud……… There is time on my hands……. Needs to be filled……. He’s gone from this place…. … Continue reading
Visitors….
Hello! Welcome here! If you are visiting my page , I just want you to know that this is my first attempt at having a “blog” of sorts. I’m experimenting … Continue reading
Questions and Answers
Questions and Answers “What is it that makes you happy?” He asked. And I could not tell him….. Because I was too sad inside. “What is it that makes … Continue reading
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