The other day, my friend informed me on the phone that she has sent valentine’s to all her grandchildren via Canada Post. My first thought was, why didn’t I think of that. I love receiving snail mail. Even though most often all I find waiting in my mailbox are flyers and advertisements, Tom or I…
Links Finally I have the link to the requested recording of my book launch for Breakthrough Moments. To see it on Keene United Church website https://youtu.be/wi8jvgzkGrI If you would like to go directly to my youtube channel the address is longer but there are other of my video’s to see I am now working…
This year, we’re crying out to God, “When will Covid 19 be destroyed? When will wars and violence around the world end? When will God’s kingdom of love and peace come to this world?” When his disciples ask that question, Jesus answers “ It’s like a man going away: He leaves his…
How Do We Become God’s Faithful People. In today’s world, tradespeople are highly valued. Qualifying as a skilled trades person is a lengthy process. After three years or more of college comes another two or three year apprenticeship, working beside a master of the trade. Covid 19 has made it safer to learn all we…
Today, we tend to think of love as a warm, wonderful feeling that flows over us, and fills our hearts. That is one beautiful form of love. I feel it when baby Riley greets me with a smile, when granddaughter Ellie offers to help me learn to put in my contact lenses, when Tom spontaneously…
My children and grandchildren have grown up. My relationship with them has changed. I no longer have even an imagined control over their decisions or actions. I sit on the sidelines of their lives and watch and pray. Sometimes, I glow with pride and sometimes, I cry with them in their disappointments. Always I love…
This week when I shifted from winter to summer clothes, I gave thanks that last year’s clothes still fit. Covid 19 has severely restricted our shopping. Replacement, even as stores begin to open up, will be difficult, and not just because of social distancing. With distribution difficulties, stock in our stores is limited. Many of…
I’ve arrived! I’m beautiful! All you need do is love me and give God thanks. It will be easy. Our first GREAT GRANDSON was born yesterday morning. He is already a boy of surprises. He arrived one month early and yet weighed 6 lbs 8 oz. He’s healthy and strong as is his wonderful mother….