Monthly Archives: April 2006

Today was one of the most beautiful days – in many ways.  It was Sunday so there was no guilt in not working in our yard or house.  Leo and I took the girls out for lunch since I forgot … Continue reading

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Dancing

I spent the evening at the Rawlinson Centre watching my daughter, Grace, as she performed in the dance competition.  This year she was in two group Hip Hop numbers, one a group of five and the other a large line … Continue reading

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Small Breaths

  Psalm 62:9 (NLT) From the greatest to the lowliest – All are nothing in his sight. If you weigh them on the scales, They are lighter than a puff of air.   Small Breaths   A puff of air … Continue reading

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Who's in control?

There are times when it becomes very evident that there is a part of me that likes to be in control.  Ask my kids.  I think there is some feeling of authority or power that comes with feeling that somehow … Continue reading

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Family and Friends

Today seemed like friends and family day at the office – started out with my daughter, Rachelle, part way through the morning, a friend, and to finish up the morning, another daughter, Grace.  Then, lo and behold, another son calls … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer   In the quiet of the early morn, Before the children stir, Before my busy work begins, I attend to your voice. As the sky waits for the rising sun So my heart waits for your voice, O … Continue reading

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Weekend events – Friendship and Teaching Kids to Rake

This has been a beautiful weekend.  The weather was great and I had the first real day off in a long time.  It was my regular Friday off but since I am usually seeing kids at the school dental program, … Continue reading

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One of those rewards I love

There are moments when the work I do seems worthwhile; moments when God shows up and makes me aware of his goodness and of how much he has blessed me.  There are those moments when I realize that he has … Continue reading

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What a deal!

I have sent my daughter off to North Battleford to dance competition.  She can drive, she’s 18 and so I bravely let her use my car to get there.  I am driving hers.  What a deal she got!  I realized … Continue reading

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I'm just a bit excited

Wow!!!!   The call came this morning at work.  I have been accepted into the Certificate in Spiritual Direction program at North Park Seminary in Chicago.    I have been waiting – patiently, mostly.  I have been trying to wait … Continue reading

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