Monthly Archives: March 2008

Prodigality

Last night as the group of women I meet with met we read a short reflection on the “prodigality” of God. This comes from the story of the prodigal son but the author spoke of how the father in the … Continue reading

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Beautiful day

It was beautiful walking along the riverbank this afternoon – at least walking away from the wind.  The wind still bites walking into it. I am amazed over and over again by the bravery of the Canada Geese.  They return … Continue reading

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Royal visit

I had a royal visit from a tiny princess last night.  We had tea together and her dad watched this ridiculous show about demolition derbies from southern Ontario.  What a crazy weird bunch!  Didn’t know we had such backwoods boys … Continue reading

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Re-shaping

Lately I have felt a bit like a lump of clay waiting for the potter to decide on where to squeeze me, prod me and shape me.  It is hard to wait ’cause I think I should have some kind … Continue reading

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Tired

The weekend was a bit chaotic. I was so tired yesterday. It was all very good and I was so happy to have all the kids home over the past few days but it is still more tiring than I … Continue reading

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Spring

Did you know that the geese came back today? Promises of spring coming on the day that we celebrate the resurrection and the fulfillment of God’s promises to us  for love and life everlasting. I thought that was pretty cool.

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Blessed Easter to You

It has been a good and full day – from the very cold (-13C) sunrise service at 7am to this beautiful afternoon (+2 C).  There were 16 or so around my tables at noon aged from 84 yrs to a … Continue reading

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Home, noisy home!

I got home from the wedding tonight to a house full of kids and noise and laughter.  Well, actually there were some screams from the younger ones as they played "fighting" with David.  There were fresh sugar cookies that Sara, … Continue reading

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Out come some pork chops

One batch of people left this afternoon – the four with the band.  For lunch we had spaghetti, garlic toast and salad.  I thought I might be able to get by without cooking supper.  But about fifteen minutes after they … Continue reading

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You never know what will show up

It seems I have The Rebellion at my house tonight.  They are in town to play at Belly Up, a local pub. One spare bedroom for Annette and the grandkids.  The other for the band.

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