I have finally stepped back into the joy of writing novel #3 in my Catalpa Creek series. Writing stories is fun. This third novel is based on love and acceptance just like “Fireweed” and “To Begin Again”. Too often our natural desire to love and accept someone feels easy at first – just the…
Thanksgiving is coming. In Canada, we connect our Thanksgiving celebrations to the big family feast. That’s good fun, but for me, the best part is being surrounded by people I love: family and friends. Over the years, loving people have brought God’s love to me in abundance. I am grateful. We human beings need that…
Nature – Visions of God When we bought our house here in Peterborough, the deck outside the kitchen had a smaller, narrower space five steps down. Too narrow for a picnic table, it was really just a walkway into the back yard. A few years ago, we put our porch swing on this little deck….
With God Anything Is Possible! We are on the road!!! In the daily reflection from Keene United Church, Rev. Nancy Wilson sent the words of “We Shall Be Free” sung by Garth Brooks and written by Brooks and Stephanie Davis. Their vision of our world is my hope and dream. It makes life worth living….
Our Wildest Dreams Since my knee replacement May 5th, I’ve been struggling to regain my morning Bible meditation and journaling time. Last Sunday, when I was leading worship at Bridgenorth United, my sermon/reflection was titled, “Dust on the Bible.” As you can imagine, my message was to remind my listeners of the wonder and…
Nature – Visions of God The last few days I’ve been planting the flowers for my writing sanctuary. When we bought the house, the deck outside the kitchen had a smaller, narrower space five steps down. Too narrow for a picnic table, it was really just a walkway into the back yard. A few years…
Thank you everyone for your notes, emails, texts and phone calls, offering prayers for me tomorrow. I feel totally wrapped in prayer. What better way to step into surgery. The support of friends and family is so valuable. Second I had a wonderful day today. I had the honour of being guest speaker at a…
New knees have become common place in today’s world. We complain about the long wait. When the time comes it’s wonderful and scary. Just in case, there is someone else who feels like me, I’m telling my story. Here is the first instalment. I’m Not Alone This coming Friday I am embarking on a journey,…