On Tuesday, March 11th, we joined a crowd of possibly 400 people to accept one of the biggest gifts we’ve ever received. Myself, my husband, and 235 others were candidates for Canadian citizenship. From all around the world we came, bringing together a delightful blend of languages, cultures, and life journeys. With our left hands… Read More Stories of Grace: The Gift of Citizenship
My first recollection of the word “red” is actually one of my earliest childhood memories. My mom tells me that red was my favourite colour when I was very small. This love for red was encouraged by {and maybe prompted by} none other than…a book! The title of the book was “Ann Likes Red” and… Read More Memories In Red {Five Minute Friday}
One year ago this week I saw my Grandmother for the last time. I don’t remember everything about our last visit, but my one vivid memory is that she knew me and that she seemed so thrilled that I came all the way from Canada to see her. She was a perfectly healthy, walk-two-miles-a-day person.… Read More The First of Last {Five Minute Friday}
Tears splash and a high pitched wail alert the fact that the vacuum has devoured yet another most precious toy. So small…how can a mother-eye detect its presence in time to save its life? And yet, those small ones are the most treasured toys of my little brood. Last night, after being shot out of… Read More The Significance of Small {Five Minute Friday}
I see her…just married, a brand new missionary pastor’s wife in a brand new country. 2,000 miles from all family and friends. Thrust quickly and often into an unfamiliar medical system because of a life threatening pregnancy condition. She was me. Lonely. It doesn’t even come close to describing how it was played out in… Read More The Beauty of Loneliness {Five Minute Friday}
