Follow Up

Things have been a million times better this week. Sometimes you just have to tough through those hard weeks and know that a better week is ahead of you.
The eye infection that I had has now dissapeared, and although it isn't a %100, its about %95, and thats pretty great to me! I can't believe it took almost two weeks to heal. Patience is definitly not a virtue for me, so there were lots of lessons to be learnt. God sure does have a funny way of teaching us...an eye infection? ughh..i hope not again!

Stephen left for a class this past Sunday in Caronport at Briercrest Bible College. So, I've been hanging out at home alone for the past five days. It has had its lonely moments, but I think it was really good for me to be able to spend some time alone by myself to just think and pray. God really took care of me and calmed my fears of being home alone, as that always is hard for me. ( I always let my mind wander a little too far when I'm home alone at night and listen much to intently on all the little noises...I'm sure some of you can relate!)

Today is going to be a great day...I get to go pick up cinnamon buns during work and eat them(yum!..there really is nothing better than a cinnamon bun!), and then I get to pick up Stephen!

Enjoy your weekends, and take some time to rest and relax. Thanks for your prayers:)

Crummy Week

Its been a terrible week for me. At least from my perspective. I'm struggling with trusting God and that he wants the best for my life. I'm struggling with fear, and worry. I'm struggling physically. I've been sick since September on and off with cold, and various other things. This past weekend I contracted a really bad eye infection and then on top of that I received another cold this week. So many times I have just felt like giving up. Throwing in the towel. I have thrown up my hands a few times and cried out to God and asked him "WHY??". Frustration has set in, and I hurt those around me because of my bad attitude and negativity.
I happened to open this little devotional today...not the page it should be for today, but for one earlier and I started to read it. It talks about how God is good, but life can really suck sometimes, physcially, emotionally, spritually. You name it, it's gonna suck. This line really caught me..."Pain always tries to shrink my world to the immediate, but faith lifts my eyes to see the big picture. In spite of the pain."
I turned to Pslam 91:
" He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."
Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence.
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.
A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.
You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.
If you make the Most High your dwelling— even the LORD, who is my refuge-
then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent.
For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;
they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
You will tread upon the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
"Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation."

If you think of it, please keep me in your prayers this week. That God would heal my eye, that he would heal my heart and the fear and worry that I have.

RED

I came across this today and wanted to share it with you all if you haven't heard. Today is the official U.S. launch of (RED) a foundation started by Bono and Bobby Shriver to raise awareness and money for the global fund by teaming up with the world's most famous brands (the GAP, iPod, Motorola, American Express, Converse) to produce (RED) branded products. A Percentage of each product sold is given to the Global Fund. The money helps women and children with HIV/AIDS in Africa. Check out their official website www.joinred.com.
What a great concept and a great way to make a difference.

Oprah and Bono kicked off the event:)

Thanksgiving Fun

We spent Thanksgiving at home this year with my parents and brother and sister. It was great fun, and great food as always! Mom is the best cook:) Here are just some pictures of the event.

Stephen and I watching the Canucks game!

Dad being silly

Meagan and I also being silly:)

Mom's pumpkin pie-the best ever

My pumpkin pie all eaten-SO GOOD!

Two beautiful ladies

What Dad does best...nap

Brandy!

Family picture (you have no idea how long this took to take, my family can be a little difficult at taking pictures sometimes!)

I love you Roberto Luongo! (this one is for you Stephen!)

I just wanted to let you all know that the Canucks KICKED BUTT last night against Detroit, 3-1 baby!! I'm pretty sure my husband has finally worn me down...I have become a die hard Canucks fan. Not that I wasn't a Canucks fan before, I've cheared for them ever since I was a little kid. But now its like I've become, for a lack of better words, OBSESSED!!!
Roberto Luongo is pretty much my hero, and arguably the best goalie in the NHL! And I quote from the Canucks website,

"The other story was narrated by Roberto Luongo, who stopped 27 of the Red Wings’ 28 shots. The big netminder made the save — correction, the play — of the game in the dying minutes of the first period, snatching Henrik Zetterberg’s sure-goal out of mid-air during a dangerous Red Wings power play."

Can't wait for more games this season! Luongo is gonna kick all of your butts! Go Canucks Go!

Made to Worship

I can't get this song out of my head lately. It has spoken to me in a way I didn't anticipate. I hear it and I sing along to it and I can't stop smiling. It definitly makes me see a little bit more into the heart of God and why he made me. He is so amazing!

Made to Worship-Chris Tomlin (from his newest CD "See the Morning")

Before the day

Before the light

Before the world revolved around the sun

God on high

Stepped down into time

And wrote the story of His love for everyone

He has filled our hearts with wonder

So that we always remember

You and I were made to worship

You and I are called to love

You and I are forgiven and free

You and I embrace surrender

You and I choose to believe

You and I will see who we were meant to be

All we are

And all we have

Is all a gift from God that we receive

Brought to life

We open up our eyes

To see the majesty and glory of the King

He has filled our hearts with wonder

So that we always remember

You and I were made to worship

You and I are called to love

You and I are forgiven and free

You and I embrace surrender

You and I choose to believe

You and I will see who we were meant to be

More Fall pictures...

This last week, my Mom and I went for a walk down by the river. What a beauitful day it was outside! Here are just a few pictures I took of the day.

Random pic of Maegan and Julia before the walk
Mom holding a leaf with awesome colors

Our shadows!

View of Saskatoon
Mom lookin' hot!
Artistic pic