Stratford

In honour of the upcoming trip on Wednesday:


"Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo?"

"In the bushes - my ladder broke."



Thanks, dad. The play will never have its full impact.

Are you Jealous?

Jealous for the LORD? Do you love Him so much that you cannot bear to hear His Name taken in vain.

I fall so short.

Why is it so hard to tell people not to swear? Especically when the 'f' word comes out every other sentance, they don't seem to care at all.

We are CHRISTians - shouldn't that be evident in the way we act and stand up for His glory and honour?

"You may need to call me again."

Why must the movies always differ so much from the book, which is good and complete in its entirety. Yet the movie must always rearrange the plot, add an element of romance in "order to keep things interesting", and add elements that were never seen in the book.

Enough bashing.

Prince Caspian is good, but wait for the DVD release, unless you like big picture and big sound, which completely draws you in and makes you oblivious to the people around you. As does a good book.

Catherine, I'm sorry, but I still cannot concur with you that Ben Barnes (who plays Prince Caspian, for all those who are not movie buffs) is good looking, but he is a good actor. Which is more important in the long run.

motivation ...

needed

Bottle = Guilt

Never throw a water bottle in irritation. The ramifications of such an action can be quite dreadful, and leave you with a guilt-stricken conscience for a long time afterwards.

Blessed are Those

I apologize for any lacking in sense in the following sentences.

I felt once again the incredible support of the communion of saints.

To make the day even more special, people who I didn't not expect to see showed up. Thank you, Katie. Your family has always been there for the stepping stones in my life.

For the first time since her hospitalization, my oma attended church, in our church building. What an amazing blessing.


Thank you, LORD, for calling me to be your child and showering upon us Your great mercies, which are renewed every morning.

XP in Québec

400 ans

This year’s annual trip to Québec was made extra special by being able to stay an additional two days and that this year Québec celebrates its 400th anniversary. It was founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain, a date that was often repeated. We were kept busy throughout the days by multiple tours and other such activities and a lot of walking. We were given a tour of old Quebec, as well as one of the National Assembly and the Citadel. A visit was also made to the Montmorency Falls. Standing at 84 metres tall, 30 metres higher than Niagara Falls, they are a sure display of God’s power over creation. They were absolutely incredible. A few of us wanted to climb down the stairs, but unfortunately they were boarded off. We had something with stairs on the trip, wanting to climb/run up them all the time. Especially spiral staircases.

Sunday was spent at l’église Réformée St-Marc, our sister church in Ste-Foy. Though small, the congregation welcomed us with open arms, enveloping us in the communion of saints. The worship service is so different compared to what we are accustomed to, but as we concluded in our evening devotions, it is not how you organize the liturgy but whom you worship that should be the focus. I was reminded yet again of our trip the the DR - the church is definately universal, and the communion of saints everywhere. I am so blessed to have such an experience, especially in the deepening relationships with those on the trip (despite conflicts and split lips) and our Heavenly Father who reigns on high.