13 Hours of Rain

Sometimes blogging is discouraging. You work hard at composing a post that you believe is thoughtful and the comment counter remains at zero. I do not write this to guilt my readers into commenting. But I do understand why people don't comment as often on my blog: The weather is getting warmer and there is more exciting things to do than read blogs. I do not allow my blog to freely circulate on the world wide web. You can only get here because you were given the address or you linked in from somewhere else. Thus, my readership is small in comparison to others. This results in less comments. I don't consistently "link up" with other communities, neither do I ask others to "link up" to me. As a result, I am not in the chain of people linking up to each other. Which means I do not receive much traffic through my blog. I only follow blogs of people I know in person. And most of the people who follow me know me in person. Again, more reasons for very few comme...

Dear God, Thank you for this moment. The breeze is pleasant. The sound of birds surround me. And it is quiet. I'm out here on the deck, with a strong cup of tea and a delectable peanut butter cookie. My children are sleeping. All is well. Forgive me for the times I have complained about this place. Help me to use your material blessings for your glory and honor. In Your Grip, Forever, Rain

LAUGHTER  I've been pondering about mental illnesses, such as depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, etc. Many people on both sides of our family are diagnosed with various mental illnesses. Several of them are on medications for their problems. Now this post is written in NO WAY to judge the validity of any one's diagnosis. I am NOT an expert on mental illnesses. I just have second hand knowledge by observing various individuals and working along side special education teachers. Rather, this post is written to process incidents in my own life. I had an absolutely positive attitude on Election Day, for which I am thankful. My spirits were high and joyful. This day contrasted with the preceding and seceding days, where I felt overwhelmed, discouraged, and negative. Why is that? After doing some personal reflection and analysis, I have come up with six key elements that assisted in transforming a usual day into a superb day. SLEEP. My son had a good night, which m...

What a Canadian Federal Election! Refreshing, actually! Canada elected a Conservative majority. Even though I didn't vote "Blue", I am thrilled that the results are different this time around. I am looking forward to political stability. Or so I hope! For the first time in Canadian history, the New Democrat Party is the official oppostion. Amazing! Interestingly enough, the Conservatives and NDP are polar opposites on many issues. This indicates that our country is split in its views. Great show for Jack Layton! We have a good looking man moving into Stornoway. The Green Party may actually have a seat! Way to go Elizabeth May! The Bloc Quebecois - HA! Don't let the door hit you on the way out, Gilles Duceppe! I find it absolutely RIDICULOUS that we have a federal party that has a blatant agenda to separate from confederation. I voted for the losers. Michael Ignatieff should resign.

I need fresh inspiration. Or actually, a bit of rest. Or maybe a chance to slow down and not worry so much. I am not sure what I need right now. So many thoughts. Not enough time. Feeling random. Wondering how this post will enfold if I just-let-go. Summer is coming. But I am scared. That as soon as it starts, it will be over. Pessimistic, I know. I would like to do so much over the next few months. Plant flowers. Fix banisters. Paint a living room. Maybe even build some raised garden beds? So much to do!!!! So little time... At the same time I'd like to e-x-p-l-o-r-e. What makes this region unique? What memories do I want to create with my family? Where do I want to go??? Sometimes I am tired of putting other people's needs over mine. Selfish, I know. Do other Mothers feel this way? Right now I feel this way. What do you do when your baby is crying for two hours in the middle of the night when you are soooooo tired and soooooo exhausted. You rock that precious child and p...

First, I would like to wish all my readers a Blessed Easter . May you have a wonderful time with family and friends as we celebrate Christ's Death and Resurrection. And now for my current thoughts... Oh Chocolate Cake! Lent season ended on Palm Sunday and now we are well into Passion Week. I have mixed feelings about how these last 40 days progressed. I was generally faithful in avoiding desserts, my selected "fast". Though I must admit I indulged in my children's birthday cakes. Too much, probably. Since my expected company was unable to come for my daughter's birthday, I ate pieces of chocolate cake for several days in a row. Not good. But I couldn't bare to see it chucked (since my husband is not much of a cake eater). And I do not like eating previously frozen cake. Thus, next year, if I choose to give up something in the food category, I will need to select an item that I can completely forgo. Like peanut butter. Oh how I LOVE peanut butter. That wou...

Soon, oh so soon, you will move on From counting your age in months To years Years... How quickly a year goes by As days flow into weeks And weeks into months You grew from a little babe in my arms To a wiggly boy who is eager to go I miss your infant stage already... I remember when you were born It was exciting, So exciting And it was an added gift that you were a boy, A name carrier for your Daddy's family I still smile over the fact that I couldn't sleep that night, That very first night... I kept looking at you, all swaddled up You were content, for a moment in time You were ours, forever Keep growing my son, as the years unravel From single to double digits And I pray... May you be STRONG, in body, mind and spirit May you be FILLED with God's love, joy and peace I love you, my dear little guy More than I can ever express In mere words But words are what I have Thus I offer them as a gift To you This eve