I love...

1. Devin
2. My relationship with Jesus
3. Christian parents
4. Good health
5. Music
6. Friendships
7. Clean water
8. Heat and electricity
9. Canada
10. Rudy
11. Our home
12. Opportunity
13. Hope
14. Casting Crowns
15. Beth Moore
16. Tim Hortons
17. The ocean
18. Lighthouses
19. Marriage
20. Good movies
21. Books
22. E-mail and communication
23. Playing in the snow
24. Swimming
25. Outdoor skating
26. Travelling
27. My many church families
28. Pizza
29. Yogurt
30. Children/babies
31. Laughter
32. Picnics
33. Long walks
34. Christmas
35. Fantasy perfume
36. The smell of clean laundry
37. Spring time
38. Sunrise and sunset
39. Wii Mario Kart
40. Neices and nephews
41. Whale watching
42. Fishing
43. Visits with family
44. Coffee dates
45. Watching Reba
46. Bible study
47. Sewing puppy shirts
48. Long phone calls with Mom
49. Telling and listening to funny stories
50. Camping

I love twilight

I took my puppy for a walk this evening. The south western area of the sky was still a bit pink, orange, and light blue, and the rest of the sky was a midnight blue illuminated by the moon and a few stars.  It was beautiful!!  It doesn't matter what time of day it is, God finds a way to make it stunning.  Not only is His creation practical, but it's filled with beauty which I believe is a reflection of how much He loves us.

Christian sisters

Last night was my ladies class's last Beth Moore DVD study from the series "Wising Up". It was an amazing study to say the least.  Beth discussed issues of marriage, parenting, work, friendships, sex, words, patience etc.  In the end, the main conclusion I drew from her lessons was trust trust trust.  Trust God in every way, and in every situation, and surrender each  area of life to Him.  Also, wisdom isn't of the mind, it comes in through our hearts and through God's word. It isn't something we just study, but we can attain it by growing closer to God.
The time of reflection and sharing with my Christian sisters was just was special to me as the DVD study.  I got to learn so much about the friends and mentors that I go to church with.  It's a real witness to me to hear of their past struggles and triumphs, and to see where they are with God and how they utilize His power to make it through any situation that comes.

Hope comes in the morning

The human mind is a wonderful, complex, and sometimes annoying thing. I was awake til 4 am this morning trying to shut off my mind and stop letting dumb thoughts enter it.  Something about the middle of the night when you can't sleep...it brings this type of despair to me that makes every issue bigger and every problem uglier.  And after some sleep and the sun comes up, the BIG problems either melt away, or shrink...or I become more sane.  Either way, I know it is a gift from God that he created morning as this wonderful new beginning with a fresh slate, and often a better attitude.  He knows just what I need and when I need it...how can I still doubt sometimes?!  I praise you Lord for providing for every need. Jehovah Jireh!

Waiting for an answer

Lately, we have been seriously thinking of a northern posting, and I have been praying about it daily.  Even though I have had a relationship with God most of my life, I still sometimes wonder how He will choose to answer my prayer.  I wonder if He'll do it through a person, a message, through conviction (a feeling), or just by allowing the opportunity to come to us. I want to make sure that we know exactly what God wants before making a huge, life-changing decision...because He is the Author and Creator of my life, so He knows much more than I do about what will bring me joy and a good life.

So the prayer continues. Lord, please show us Your way and Your will in all situations, but particularly with our decision to go North or not.  If it's Your will, show us clearly, and keep our ears and hearts open for your answer.  We desire Your will and not our own to be done.  Amen.

8 Months in Review

Today, Devin and I have been married for 8 whole months.  The time has flown by...When I woke up this morning I was thinking of all of the new things that have come about in my life. A new husband, a new province, a new apartment, then a new house, a new puppy, a new church, lots of new friends...and the list goes on....I'm so blessed!  I like to review my past every once in awhile to get my bearings and also to remember how very blessed I am.

A Prayer for Haiti

Dear Lord Jesus,

It's been 10 days since the earthquake, and hopes are dwindling and hearts are hurting in Haiti. My prayer tonight is for You to restore hope to every man, woman, and child in Haiti.  Send your Holy Spirit and move in that country as never before.  May those believers who know and love You be used as vessels for You, as Your hands and feet.  Lord, I ask for comfort and peace for those who are homeless, injured, orphaned, or alone.  For those who may still be buried in the mess, Father, may they hear Your voice and KNOW they are not alone...give them the peace that passes all understanding.  You alone can provide this power, hope and peace. I praise you for the people in Haiti, or those who have travelled there who are offering help, love, medical care, money and encouragement.  Let them not tire from doing these great works; bless them for their efforts and refresh them each new day.  I pray that the fundraiser happening now, Canada for Haiti, would bring in a large amount of money, and Canadians would feel the need to give generously from the riches you have blessed us with.  Let the money reach the places it is most needed in Haiti and not misused by any organization or government.  Place your hand on Haiti and please guide this relief effort.  Thank you in advance for all You are going to do Lord. I love you.

Amen

Devin John

My husband, Devin, is God's greatest blessing to my life.  The companionship, friendship, love and safety I have in Devin is something of a fairytale. I know that life brings challenges and trials, but I would not want to suffer or perservere them without Devin by my side.  He inspires me to be a more positive, loving and patient person.  He makes loving him so very easy, he reminds me to lean on God and stop worrying...he calms my anxieties about anything and everything.  As a teeny bopper I could not imagine knowing who I was supposed to marry and spend my whole life with.  I wondered how you could love and trust someone so much that you would have the assurance that they would be just as amazing in 50 years? I know it's a gift from God that we were brought together from two faraway provinces, and overcame long distance relationship challenges, and dealt with all of our personal baggage.  My relationship with Devin is a constant reminder of my relationship with God, and I think that's how marriage is supposed to be.

Until the whole world hears - Casting Crowns

Lord I want to feel your heart
and see the world through your eyes
I want to be your hands and feet
I want to live a life that leads

chorus
ready yourselves
ready yourselves
Let us shine the light of Jesus in the darkest night
ready yourselves
ready yourselves

May the powers of darkness tremble as our praises rise
Until the whole world hears Lord we are calling out
Lifting up Your name for all to hear the sound
Like voices in the wilderness we're crying out
as the day draws near
we'll sing until the whole world hears

Lord let your sleeping giant arise
Catch the demons by surprise
Holy nation sanctified
Let this be our battle cry

chorus
we'll sing until the whole world hears
we'll sing until the whole world hears
Want to be your hands and feet
Want to be a life that leads
To see you set the captive free
Until the whole world hears
and I pray that they will see more of you and less of me
Lord I want my life to be the song You sing

Until the whole world hears Lord we are calling out
Lifting your name up for all to hear the sound
Like voices in the wilderness we're crying out
as the day draws near

we'll sing until the whole world hears
we'll sing until the whole world hears
we'll sing until the whole world hears
we'll sing until the whole world hears
we'll sing until the whole world hears
we'll sing until the whole world hears

Married prayers

Dev and I have been pretty consistent with our night time devotionals together lately, and the book we're currently using is called "Just Us" by David and Jan Stoop.  Last week's topic was on praying together. We know we should, we've wanted to, but we just haven't been. So the challenge to us was to START! The first day we prayed silently together, and the next day, and everyday since we've prayed aloud...Devin first, me second. The intimacy with my husband and with God in those moments is so precious to me. I wish we would have began praying together at night on May 23rd! *our wedding day lol*. 


 When I think of a God-centred marriage I think of the triangle illustration someone showed me once.  Devin and I are on 2 separate corners of the triangle and God is on the top point. As we grow closer to God as individuals, we move up the triangle toward God AND our spouse. It could not be more true. God has blessed us so so richly.  The more we reach for Him, the tighter his grip on us feels.

O Canada

The rumour that I have recently found out to be true is that RCMP members who do a 4 year posting in Nunavut can have confirmation of their next posting IN WRITING in the province of their choice. This is a huge deal! I'm aware that an isolated, fly-in posting will have it's challenges, but it seems like a good opportunity. Dev and I are currently looking into it and praying about it. I hope that if we're not meant to go that the door will close and we we'll know for sure. If we did get to go North, I would hope that we enjoy ourselves an embrace the different climate, culture and surroundings...it's a once in a lifetime kinda thing. Anyway, just a thought.

It's a wonderful life...

Happy Birthday to my most wonderful husband, Devin. He's 25 today. I met him when he was 20..I can't believe it's been 5 years! When he's 50 I'm going to be dumbfounded.

So much has happened over the past months. Dev and I went to Ontario to visit his family in November where I also got to meet up with a University friend in Ottawa. I also completed my first term of Sunday School teaching in December and we put on a great Christmas play! I've recently booked a ticket home to NS for late April because my oldest brother is going to be a Daddy (biologically anyway) and I want to be there when little it is just a little babe. It will be a beautiful time to be home and visit the lighthouse and the ocean. I can't wait.

My hubby and I spent our first married Christmas together, and at our friend's Gerry and Lorna's home for a wonderful dinner. Our Christmas present to each other was a beautiful little Puggle pup that we named Rudy. She was born September 29th/09 and we got her December 9th. We're so happy to have her, she's adorable, playful and a great walking companion. I've discovered the world of puppy sweaters and harnesses, and they make her look precious.

Tonight we're having friends over for cake and ice cream. We can't do too much for my honey's birthday since he's working all day.

Here are some pictures of Rudy...

I'm a terrible blogger.

It's 2010 and I haven't written in months! It seems that I'm not a consistent blogger...But I think I'm going to get back into it. *fingers crossed*

So, Happy New Year, Merry Christmas! I'll write more tomorrow.