"Joy to the world, the Lord has come." These are the first few words of a well known and often sung Christmas carol. For many, however, joy may feel far away, especially at this time of year. But what is joy, really? The Merriam-Websters dictionary defines joy as; a: the emotion evoked by well being, … Continue reading Joy in the Circumstance
Author: Patricia
Twinkle, Twinkle
Growing up my favourite things about Christmas time were decorating the tree and looking at all the Christmas lights on the houses. One fond memory I have of my stepfather is when, one evening, we walked together, my small hand in his large, calloused one, all the way to the grocery store, shortly before Christmas. … Continue reading Twinkle, Twinkle
To Be Made Perfect
I am a perfectionist at heart. I hate making mistakes and stress and fuss over minute details, driving myself and everone around me crazy! Which is, well, crazy, because no one is perfect; everyone makes mistakes. Now my head knows this but my heart persists in the battle. It's part of my makeup, I guess … Continue reading To Be Made Perfect
Perspective
Perspective n. - relation in which parts of subject are viewed by the mind; view. Oxford Illistrated Dictionary The Latin root meaning of perspective is "look through" or "perceive". Perspective can mean different things. In geometry it is the relation of two figures in the same plane, in art it is used to give the … Continue reading Perspective
Helpmate/Soulmate
"Help, I need somebody. Help not just anybody. Help, I need somebody now...ow." This was a favourite song of mine in my younger days. The days of boys, boys, boys and Disney fantasy. The era of dreams of John Lennon, Bobby Darin, Gino Vanelli, etc. The endless string of unhealthy relationships, seeking "somebody", needing "somebody" … Continue reading Helpmate/Soulmate
Needs and Wants
It was late in the afternoon when I reached into our refrigerator to take something out and realized it was not very cold. I then checked the freezer section and found our frozen yogurt looking like soup! Yikes! Quickly we transfered the rest of our freezer items to our stand up freezer (thanking God we … Continue reading Needs and Wants
Going Squirelly!
Growing old has it's pros and cons. One of the things that annoys and frustrates me the most is losing my mind!! The other day my husband and I were going out to run some errands and pick up a few things at different stores. We had sat together on the couch the day before … Continue reading Going Squirelly!
Yeah But…Yeah But…Yeah But
It was a small thing, a silly thing. My husband had turned on a football game. He was going to be watching another football game later with my son and grandson as well. Now I really enjoy watching football, sometimes. However he didn't ask if I wanted to watch it or if I wanted to … Continue reading Yeah But…Yeah But…Yeah But
Stop, Breathe, Reset
A few days ago my grandson was sent home because he complained of a "sore tummy". This child always complains of this when he is stressed. The school said he couldn't come back unless he had a Covid-19 test or self-isolated for 14 days, even though they knew he has experienced this "sore tummy" in … Continue reading Stop, Breathe, Reset
Be Still
"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in all the earth." Psalm 46:10 I stepped out of the cottage door onto the wooden deck and felt the freshness of the morning on my face. The air was cool with a slight dampness to … Continue reading Be Still