Pray for me

If you are reading this - I ask that you say a prayer for me. I heard today that a good friend took her life and I'm having a hard time dealing with the news.

Now a month later - I'm still feeling the shock waves of this news. She was on my heart but I never knew the turmoil that was truly going on in her life. For that I am sad..

Lord, I will praise You in this storm.... (song link above profile picture)

God's Phone Number

Recently, I took a telephone to my Sunday school class.
I was teaching the children how to pray and explaining how Jesus is always listening -- we can talk to God but we should also listen for his voice.

At the end of the class, one of the little girls came up to me and said
"I know what Gods phone number is !".... I was waiting. I knew it would be good. She said "Its 1- 800-SOS"

Isn't that just brilliant! Yes! He hears me in my despair! I love children. They never cease to amaze me!

Note to the 24-7 Prayer Group in Regina

I felt very strongly to paint this painting this summer.

This painting is symbolic of Jesus as the bridegroom and his church as his bride. The background is a midnight sky -- with the smoke representing the prayers/praises of his people rising before his throne as incense. The time is 11:55.

While I was painting this picture, I would turn on worship music full blast - usually Third Day's song Show me Your Glory or their song This is my Offering. At times I would just have to stop in awe of the Lord.

I hope it blesses you and encourages you to press on!

This is proof that I had my skates on at least once this year. The ice was empty and I was looking forward to a relaxing time on an outdoor rink.

Got my skates on & tied up ... ready to go when a herd of the neighbourhood kids came barging out of the change room. From tranquility to terror in two seconds flat!

They started a snowball fight and I lost so that was the end of that.

All Request Evening

I just started a new job at a seniors home. It is just temporary position but I sensed the Lord saying "He was going to open an door in a place I wouldn't have expected and that it would be preparation for something in the future"
Ya...So this is pretty much the last place in the world I would have looked for work and here I am!

The position is grueling in many ways with so many details to remember and lots of physical labour - however the residents are terrific and I believe there is a greater purpose. It is surprising to me that the elderly would be afraid of dying - but I run into that frequently. If there is opportunity to whisper in each persons ear the gospel in some form I will do it!

One of the Alzheimer patients loves to sing and usually at the top of her lungs - She always asks me for a song time and again - I have to be ready with a tune. (We make it an "all request Evening") I use the opportunity to think of a hymn or christian song like "Jesus Loves Me"
You can actually feel a peace come over the dining hall - Gods presence is so sweet. Last week a man belted out a song and we didn't even think he spoke any more. Surprised us all.

One night, one the residents said "where do I go - where do I go now?" Then she turned and looked back at me with a perplexed look and said "Did I get there?"

(This amuses me --- because I wonder if that is what midlife crisis feels like).

I'm not sure why I am at this job or for how long but it has been a lot of laughs and good for the soul! The above picture is me with my Gramma!