Christmas. Christmas is my favourite holiday, easily. Snow suddenly becomes a winter wonderland (as opposed to the white wild-land it is the rest of the winter), people are mostly merry, there's an over abundance of chocolate (and this is NOT, I repeat, NOT a bad thing), hot cider, wood fires...the list is endless, really. But … Continue reading Come to the (S)table
God’s Provision> My Circumstances
Sunday (October 22) was a big day in this adventure of mine. I was up early and excited for church, and about to head out the door when my phone let me know I had a text from my neighbour. Curious, I paused at the door and read it, which to my horror, told me … Continue reading God’s Provision> My Circumstances
Astounded
I'm not sure where to begin. That being said, I rarely know where to start when I write. It's hard to know how to neatly sum up the thoughts and feelings from the last month or so. I don't think there is a neat way to do it, to be completely honest. But I'll try. … Continue reading Astounded
When the Answer isn’t What We Want
For the last few weeks I've been struggling. With my relationship with God, with my work, and with myself. I was existing, and not living. Things and emotions kept piling up, and I let them wear on my heart. The other day I simply sat and thought, "What am I doing here? I live and … Continue reading When the Answer isn’t What We Want
Lamentations
As I sit here, swaddled in thick blankets, surrounded by kleenex, water and cough drops, the last thing I really want to do, is to have to fight this all consuming need to compare myself to those around me. How is it so easy that I fall into this time and time again? Why is … Continue reading Lamentations
Saturday Mornings and Shark Mugs
Chilly Saturday mornings need to start with devotions, tea in shark mugs and bed heads. A couple of months back I realized that I'd never read the Bible cover to cover. It's been a challenge, but I've loved every minute of it. I've struggled, I've not understood some things, heck, I've even fallen asleep … Continue reading Saturday Mornings and Shark Mugs
I Know the Plans
The following is an excerpt from a letter: Here goes. A few months back, my Mom and I were in the Christian book store in town here. I was admiring a few wall hangings, and there was a particular one that stood out to me. Four simple words were written on it. In the moment, … Continue reading I Know the Plans
2680
(Note: This was written on January 12, 2015, three months after the accident. It was originally published on my storiesfromanurse blog, but I've decided to move it here.) I told myself I’d never write this. I didn’t want to. It was just a regular day. October 30. I’d gone to town to meet my parents. I … Continue reading 2680
The Northern Heart 