Is this autumn going to continue to be stupendous, glorious, wonderful, enjoyable? Should I be touching wood at this point? Yep I touched my noggin’ so we are good to go. My goodness the weather has been crazy beautiful. Even the rain has been light, fine, gentle. I feel and pray for our southern neighbourContinue reading “Put the Camera Away”
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Simply Grateful
Look at all the beauty and bounty around us. There is something to be said about this time of year in all its glory. From the vibrant colours sweeping across the forests, to the red dirt turned soil, to the overflowing potato filled potato trucks, to the smell of fresh baked apple pie and homemadeContinue reading “Simply Grateful”
Get ‘er done!!
“Yahweh, I know you are near, standing always by my side….” Dad you would have loved this morning as I took a walk down by the wharf with all the lobster boats sitting idly, casting their colourful images off the still water. Glorious morning that I know would have calmed your soul and in earlierContinue reading “Get ‘er done!!”
Love and Tears At 9:10
I am not sure where to start but know that the image of you, mom, with dad at your side as he looked at you with love and intent, holding your hand, I will remember that forever. As well as knowing you were surrounded by all of us your loved ones as you left usContinue reading “Love and Tears At 9:10”
A Day to Celebrate
Well every day is a celebration. I watch nightly news for the Atlantic provinces and they have this section where people send in big celebrations to be shared. Well today marks my parents 67th wedding anniversary. Holy moly blessings and all!! What a testament to being together!!! They have certainly given witness to commitment, dedicationContinue reading “A Day to Celebrate”
Don’t Know What You Are Missing
Until it is missing. Your heart knows what your heart knows and there is nothing like coming home. Lord, it is good to be home even if the gifts given and received in being away were beyond measure. But it’s that cozy comforting feeling within the very soul of your being that I find myselfContinue reading “Don’t Know What You Are Missing”
W I P
Yes I am. I am a WIP and know that to be true. But I think most of us are as we journey through this wondrous life. A little profound so early in the morning. Well I was up early and already out for a walk. Goodness gracious I love the sun rising early. Can’tContinue reading “W I P”
To Live in Gratefulness
There is so much yuckiness going on in our world. I cannot even begin to comprehend the magnitude of how much suffering, sadness, mindless destruction, hurt, devastation, abuse and greed that takes place each day. Fear, loneliness, hatred seep in causing a murky darkness that pervades the nooks and crannies of people’s lives. A hopelessnessContinue reading “To Live in Gratefulness”
Beauty in Love
It was an interesting dynamic and pull to the heart when I realized that February 14th marked not only Valentine’s Day but also the beginning of Lent this year with Ash Wednesday. Indulgence over fasting. Hmmmmm. I think both of these experiences are about love. The love of self to seek a more meaningful journeyContinue reading “Beauty in Love”
On Those Days
I was reading a post on FB from a site that shared a powerful message to me today. The author Donna Ashworth wrote: On those days when you miss someone the most, as though your memories are sharp enough to slice through skin and bone, remember how they loved you. Remember how they loved youContinue reading “On Those Days”
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