I haven't blogged in a long time, lots to do, many vacations and travels, stemming all from the need to see a specialist 6 hours away from my home. Some people may see it as a hastle to have to travel that far away for a 30 minute appointment but I got a lot of joy out of it. I visited with many friends and had a great time!
I've been thinking about how lucky I am, that God would see fit to be in this life of mine that is total shambles, totally depraved and totally sinful and use it, truly use it, for His Glory. that is my highest wish.
I have felt in the past that I do not know enough about the bible to be a proper Christian, but God is so good to have put people in my life for the betterment and encouragement of myself.
I am deeply thankful for a virtual game called Second Life, because it has truly changed me in that the people I have met and the good news that has been shared with me in a forum that I never thought possible. I have learned things from some of my friends on Second Life that I never would have thought I would be interested in!
I'm becoming a deeper person, a more educated person and it's all because of a "game"!
God is so good and He never ceases to amaze me in what he uses to get things into this thick little skull of mine.
I never thought it would be in a game though!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
hints of springishness
For most people, flowers or birds hail the first hints of spring, but for me spring is not officially here til I see the shiny paint and polished chrome of an old car like this one:
I was out for a walk today, and I saw a great beauty roll on by me.
I don't know what it is about old cars that I love so much.
Is it their durability? the fact they aren't made of thin steel and plastic. old cars are much like old people lol they are tougher, more weather resistant.
Is it the painstaking amount of time their owners or refurbishers put into them? heck ya! I think seeing the workmanship and dedication they put into their art is beautiful!
Am I attracted to the dazzling colours and sheer shiny-ness? abso-fricken-lutely
IS there a point to this blog? nope
Happy Spring!
SDG
REformed girl
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
a bad blogger I be!
Hello dear friends!
I am afraid I am not very good at this blog thing.
I think of it often, in my daily existance things come up and I think "wow I'll have to write about that on my blog" and then inevitably the moment passes or I have trouble typing.
There are times when I look at other blogs and have what I have dubbed "blogenvy" (I know! I am so original eh?) because they have a clear theme and I do not. Ihope to be putting more scripture into my blog but not in a forced way.
I am hoping to blog more faithfully in the next few months. I really do enjoy it. It just takes energy and skills which I have not possessed in a few weeks.
Here's to new beginings and more blogging!
Thanks for stopping by!
SDG
REformed girl
I am afraid I am not very good at this blog thing.
I think of it often, in my daily existance things come up and I think "wow I'll have to write about that on my blog" and then inevitably the moment passes or I have trouble typing.
There are times when I look at other blogs and have what I have dubbed "blogenvy" (I know! I am so original eh?) because they have a clear theme and I do not. Ihope to be putting more scripture into my blog but not in a forced way.
I am hoping to blog more faithfully in the next few months. I really do enjoy it. It just takes energy and skills which I have not possessed in a few weeks.
Here's to new beginings and more blogging!
Thanks for stopping by!
SDG
REformed girl
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
step from the darkness
a step from the darkness
captives that are free
finally going home
so much to see
the sun is bright
the doors are open
pale faces emerge
the keys are broken
find where we belong
no more fear
of echoing steps
wipe your tear
WE are free
can I learn to cook?
if I have a chance
maybe read a book
so many choices
say goodbye
to cold showers
releaving sigh
away from icy stares
say goodbye to life in prison
say goodbye to 'us' and 'them'
say goodbye to abuse
say goodbye my friends
say hello to choices
say hello to life
stepping from the darkness
into the light
Written March 31, 2009
captives that are free
finally going home
so much to see
the sun is bright
the doors are open
pale faces emerge
the keys are broken
find where we belong
no more fear
of echoing steps
wipe your tear
WE are free
can I learn to cook?
if I have a chance
maybe read a book
so many choices
say goodbye
to cold showers
releaving sigh
away from icy stares
say goodbye to life in prison
say goodbye to 'us' and 'them'
say goodbye to abuse
say goodbye my friends
say hello to choices
say hello to life
stepping from the darkness
into the light
Written March 31, 2009
Today is monumental.
Maybe or maybe not for you but for my friends I am honoured to support, today is a BIG day.
Today, this day right here, all the institutions(prisons) for people with developmental disabilities close their doors. FOREVER!
I have heard horror stories, so many to count and they aren't mine to tell anyway. I have been traumatized by listening to those stories, I couldn't imagine living them.
But I am feeling so thankful for this huge step in our world.
A step from the darkness into the light of community.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
Ripples
"11 You have turned for me my mourning into dancing;
you have loosed my sackcloth
and clothed me with gladness,
12 that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent.
O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!"
Psalm 30 11-12 ESV Bible
I just found out the news on Tuesday in the middle of a meeting at the organization I work for.
It hit me like a punch to the stomach.
One of my dear friends had passed away.
She had many accomplishments to her name.
She had been a very valuable member of her community.
She had been and dancer and had even danced in front of Pope John Paul II and millions of people at the World Youth Days.
She had been a public speaker, helping to bring many people into our organization.
She had been a friend and a sister and a great aunt!!
It's so hard to write the "had been" parts of those sentences.
Tracy was a light to many many people....and she never spoke a word but had eyes that went directly to the core of your being.
Tracy couldn't walk but she danced in front of millions with the dance troupe from Toronto called the Spirit Movers. She did more than shine when she danced, she glowed! The joy she felt was very evident and she shared it with everyone!
It was in the small moments with Tracy, not the big events, that you would catch a glimpse of her sense of humour or her sense of fun, the truly magnificent spirit that God had given her.
Tracy loved having her nails painted.
She loved chocolate.
She loved cute delivery boys.
She loved life.
When I first met Tracy, I was a little scared of her I have to admit, she had such "high needs" but when she leveled those beautiful eyes on you, or when she laughed, it put you at ease right away. Her house she lived in was seldom serious (except during prayer times) and I remember 2 of us supporting her on another persons back and having wild "horse" races up and down the hall. I'm smiling through tears just thinking of that. We were all a bit young and crazy.
I remember Tracy's reaction if you even mentioned her friend Jane Powell. Might as well hand the woman the phone and start dailing. She loved to hear Jane's voice. Jane loved to hear hers.
I remember the last time I visited, I had brought Chocolate Gelato and Sparkling Grape Juice (the kind that tastes like champagne). Tracy wasn't so sure about the Champagne but she kept trying it a few times til she knew she liked it, but she made some pretty great faces and we all laughed quite a bit, Tracy included. She was never afraid to try new things.
She was an example of living life fully, with joy and love. I will carry her example with me through my life.
I thank God for the experience of knowing this most wonderful person.
We are all but a drop in the ocean, some of us just make bigger ripples.
Tracy made HUGE ripples.
Soli Deo Gloria
REformed Girl
you have loosed my sackcloth
and clothed me with gladness,
12 that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent.
O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!"
Psalm 30 11-12 ESV Bible
I just found out the news on Tuesday in the middle of a meeting at the organization I work for.
It hit me like a punch to the stomach.
One of my dear friends had passed away.
She had many accomplishments to her name.
She had been a very valuable member of her community.
She had been and dancer and had even danced in front of Pope John Paul II and millions of people at the World Youth Days.
She had been a public speaker, helping to bring many people into our organization.
She had been a friend and a sister and a great aunt!!
It's so hard to write the "had been" parts of those sentences.
Tracy was a light to many many people....and she never spoke a word but had eyes that went directly to the core of your being.
Tracy couldn't walk but she danced in front of millions with the dance troupe from Toronto called the Spirit Movers. She did more than shine when she danced, she glowed! The joy she felt was very evident and she shared it with everyone!
It was in the small moments with Tracy, not the big events, that you would catch a glimpse of her sense of humour or her sense of fun, the truly magnificent spirit that God had given her.
Tracy loved having her nails painted.
She loved chocolate.
She loved cute delivery boys.
She loved life.
When I first met Tracy, I was a little scared of her I have to admit, she had such "high needs" but when she leveled those beautiful eyes on you, or when she laughed, it put you at ease right away. Her house she lived in was seldom serious (except during prayer times) and I remember 2 of us supporting her on another persons back and having wild "horse" races up and down the hall. I'm smiling through tears just thinking of that. We were all a bit young and crazy.
I remember Tracy's reaction if you even mentioned her friend Jane Powell. Might as well hand the woman the phone and start dailing. She loved to hear Jane's voice. Jane loved to hear hers.
I remember the last time I visited, I had brought Chocolate Gelato and Sparkling Grape Juice (the kind that tastes like champagne). Tracy wasn't so sure about the Champagne but she kept trying it a few times til she knew she liked it, but she made some pretty great faces and we all laughed quite a bit, Tracy included. She was never afraid to try new things.
She was an example of living life fully, with joy and love. I will carry her example with me through my life.
I thank God for the experience of knowing this most wonderful person.
We are all but a drop in the ocean, some of us just make bigger ripples.
Tracy made HUGE ripples.
Soli Deo Gloria
REformed Girl
Monday, March 2, 2009
Disability and God by Joni
This is all I want to say today.
Thanks Bud for bringing it to my attention.
Joni (pronounced Johnny) is an amazing woman! She echoes my ideals about disability and theology.
I am speachless, really. She is amazing, to God be the glory.
Soli Deo Gloria
REformed Girl
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