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Last night, Nathan stayed up into the wee hours of the morning, playing Animal Crossing with one of his boys, knowing that he only has a few weeks left to spend with him before we leave. He anticipated sleeping in before a busy day of yard work. We had reached out to friends to helpContinue reading “The Lord’s Kindness!!!”

The other day I came across this poppy gently waving in the wind. It looked terribly out of place in the concrete and chain link fence, but the contrast also made it look all the more beautiful. That is what prompted me to take the photo. I didn’t think much more about it at theContinue reading “The Beauty of Grace”

Nathan and I were talking about food the other night, reminiscing about favourite dishes and how food becomes a part of who we are. For Nathan: borscht, zwieback, and rollkuchen connect him to his Giesbrecht roots. Lasagna, blackberry juice, bran muffins, and roast chicken with gravy remind him of his mom. Pork chops with mushroomContinue reading “Food”

We continue to get many questions about our plans to move for Nathan to attend seminary this fall. People are wondering if COVID-19 has impacted us as we prepare to move to Los Angeles. Many people are wondering if we will need to change our plans – or cancel them. Truthfully, really only God knowsContinue reading “Hurry Up and Wait”

Its been 2 weeks of physical distancing. 2 weeks of avoiding close contact with friends, family and loved ones not living in our home. 2 weeks of virtual visits. 2 weeks of awkward grocery store shopping. 2 weeks of neighbourhood walks and going for drives. 2 weeks of projects around the house – my kitchenContinue reading “Two Weeks..”

Psalm 46:1-3 “I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance , I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” PhilippiansContinue reading “God: A Very Present Help in Trouble”

To say “moving across borders requires careful planning” is an understatement. But if we put the endless details to be sorted out aside, and just consider the transition from 5 bedroom house and years of accumulating stuff for a family of 7 to a small 2 bedroom apartment for 3 people. It is a massiveContinue reading “Giving up the Old Self to Gain the New Self”

Waiting is hard and in this fast-paced world, it is very easy to become accustomed to instant gratification. Everything is at our fingertips at a moments notice. But we do have to wait sometimes. In a line up at the grocery store. On hold during a telephone call. Plane delays. Sailing waits at the ferryContinue reading “A Lesson in Patience”

It was almost 15 years ago on Christmas day that I raced home to see my dad take his last breath. I was not a Christian at the time, far from it. The grief of losing dad devastated me and my family into absolute ruin for three years. One of the greatest regrets in myContinue reading “My Father(s) Who Art in Heaven”

The few of the little things that brought me joy this week… Christina A Song. A Verse. “I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer.” Psalm 18:1-2 A Valentine. Another Verse. “in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thess 5:18 A Book. AnContinue reading “Tidbits”