Looking for the Sunrise

For those of you who have been praying for me I offer my thanks. Your prayers have been carrying me through this summer. For those of you who are just interested in what I’ve been up to, thanks for thinking of me! So I am done speaking at two camps and have one more to go this summer. It is a humbling privilege to be trusted to teach TRUTH to so many young ones. I am still in awe that God has called me to this but I am grateful. I’m pretty sure I learn as much if not more than the ones I share with! Anyway my summer started at Luseland Bible Camp. What a joy to serve with my LBC family. As Anna and I drove to camp I looked at her and said, “It kind of feels like we are headed home doesn’t it?” She was quick to agree! God has worked in our lives so mightily in that place that it does indeed feel like home. Anyway I left Anna there for staff training and then enjoyed a couple of delightful days with my big sister in Kindersley. It is always a blessing to work ...

19. If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why? I like where I live now and will like it even more once our new windows and siding are installed! But If I can dream and say live anywhere? Hmmm good question. My Momwould say the mountains without hesitation, my Dad would go back to Ohio, without hesitation. And they would say those things because that is where their childhoods and fondest memories are. Me, I'm a Canadian Prarie gal. I cannot imagine living anywhere but this grand flat plain with wide open skies and sightline that lasts for miles. BUT for the sake of dreaming I think I would like to live someplace with lots of lakes and rivers, maybe upper Michigan, in a cabin on the shore of a great fishing lake with lots of friendly wildlife.... yeah I could go for that :)

18. What has been the most difficult thing you have had to forgive? As easy as the last question was, this may be the hardest. But I believe the most honest answer is that the struggle to forgive myself has been the hardest. For all the mistakes I've made, for all the times I chose to do things the difficult way, for all the times I caused pain to myself and those around me. Those are the things that are hard to forgive. Forgiving others, while it can be a long process always comes about for me. The road of grace is so much smoother than the road of bitterness but forgiving myself? That can be difficult.

17. What is the thing you most wish you were great at? This one is easy... I wish I could paint. Big beautiful sweeping landscapes. I wish I could pick up a brush and some oil paints and create greatness. Photographs only go so far, with paint you create. Photography is limited by what is in front of you. Painting is limited only by your imagination. Don't get me wrong I LOVE photography but painting? I so wish I could paint... but I cannot :(

16. What are your 5 greatest accomplishments? I'd like to think I haven't accomplished them yet! As of today though... hmmm 1) My 18 year marriage that is still going strong. We've beaten the odds so far. Married young and haven't divorced or cheated, we are still as in love as ever so YAY us!! 2) My three kids. I survived three c-sections, three major baby heath crisis and now have three well adjusted, living for the Lord teenagers. That is an accomplishment. 3) Overcoming my fears and becoming a camp speaker. it is a joy to share Jesus with the campers and staff. It brings me a ton of joy and pride. It's all God though, not sure I can really claim it as MY accomplishment... 4) This one is a bit silly, but a few years ago I climbed a mountain and stood over a frozen waterfall in late Jan. I had never felt as free as I did in that moment, it was great. 5) Anna's Sweet 16 party. When you get a spontaneous round of applause from a bu...

15. If you were an animal, what would you be and why? Without a doubt I would be a cat. Sleeping in the sunshine, being loved and cuddled, hiding in small spaces. Not so keen on the whole litter box thing but eh, no life is perfect. My life does not feel complete without a cat in it so yeah I'd be a cat :)

13. Describe 5 weaknesses you have. 14. Describe 5 strengths you have. Weaknesses: 1) I tend to zone out and ignore life around me... must get that from my dad! lol 2) I worry about stupid stuff like if someone says they want to talk to me I worry about what I did to upset them... 3) I procrastinate 4) Honestly, I'm kinda lazy 5) I'm a bit of a control freak Strengths 1) My faith is strong 2) I'm a good listener and I give good advice (I hope!) 3) I don't give up on people 4) I can be very organized and effiecient when weakness 1,2 3,4 and 5 don't get in the way! 5) I help lots wherever I am needed