A Little Dede Ditty

My Advent Candles T'was the night before Christmas and all through the house,  I could hear Tommy snoring, he scared off that mouse!  The gifts are all wrapped, the bags are all packed  awaiting the morning, I best hit the sack.  But first, before I lay down my head,  I must light candles, read advent, eat cookies instead.  I'll eat and I'll read, I'll ponder and pray.  Jump out of bed in the morn and we'll be on our way!  Through snow covered mountains, a possible avalanche or two,  we'll do it for family - heck wouldn't you?!  To see grandkids and kids, family, friends, and their brother.  Oh the anticipation, my heart is aflutter.  I'll end on this note, I wouldn't forget..to wish you much love  and the best Christmas yet!  God Bless us everyone! Thankfully did not get stuck in an avalanche but we did drive through a Winter Wonderland

My Home Within My Home The wind is howling. The tea is hot. I hear the laughter of a child coming from the next room as I sit on my rocker and plan my day.  Many plans have been made from this rocker, many little ones rocked to sleep, many sleepless nights and tears shed right here.  There is something about this chair that makes it a fundamental part of my day, that makes it MY chair.  It has become a place of comfort for myself and others, my office, my prayer closet.   If I  had to leave in a hurry and grab only one piece of furniture from my living room, without hesitation this would be it.  I absolutely love my wooden antique ironing board but that could eventually be replaced.  Nothing could replace this chair. The feel, the sounds, the memories. It strikes me funny as I write this that I can't imagine a day without it.  What would I do? Where else would I go to have this home within my home?  I generally take it for granted...

Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.  Exodus 20:8 Sabbath Definition -  a day set aside for rest and worship. According to Exodus 20:8 the Sabbath is a day of rest commanded by God to be kept as a holy day of rest, as God rested from creation. Today’s Story: Once upon a time, when I would think about, or attempt to keep the Sabbath, it didn’t go so well.  I really had no clue.  Over the years I have felt confused and or frustrated and sometimes like a complete failure, or I would just ignore it all together.  It has gone in cycles that looked something like this. I would decide “Ok we are going to do this. It is an important Holy day.  We need to obey and honor God in this.” But how?  What is the formula? What are the Rules?  Rules and regulations. I am very good at following rules. (Kinda like the Pharisees)  No shopping, no working….. Sit on the couch and stare.  Now what? We’re not supposed to do anything. ...

Celebrating Kayleb - An Unexpected Treasure Collecting shells, rocks and twigs, observing busy bees The swings, muddy boots, stinky socks and scraped knees Bubble bath beards, bedtime stories and a song One Tin Soldier that's fine, but I can't stay too long The tree fort, trampoline, the dogs and the garden Sour rhubarb, the creek, and learning to pardon No snakes in the house!!!  Never ever ever ever!!! But please remember dear sir, that I'll love you forever Kelowna- Vancouver - Peachland BC The tickets are purchased, it's time for your trip Your plane has arrived, I can feel my heart skip Sights and people to see in Montreal and Quebec City Then over that bridge to our Island so pretty Montreal Airpot Almost 4 months of lobsters, beaches, and red sand We were happy to have you, the visit was so grand The only thing better that could make us more merry Was the trip to Nova Scotia aboard that big ferry 4 generations of who? What...