Week 13

                                                                                         "New life" colours & accessories - Easter  2013

"He (Jesus our Lord) was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.  Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.  And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God."

Romans 4:25 - Romans 5:2 NIV

      May you enjoy remembering and celebrating the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and what that means to us.  We are looking forward to having all three of our sons home over Easter weekend and also seeing some extending family.  Happy Easter everyone!

Week 12

                            A male and female cardinal in Jim & Diane's backyard in Cambridge, Ontario - March 16, 2013

"Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, 

and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.  

Are you not much more valuable than they?"

Matthew 6:26 NIV  

My friends, Jim and Diane, have a couple of bird feeders attached to their deck in their backyard and enjoy watching a great variety of birds come to eat on a daily basis.  This past Saturday afternoon, it was a real highlight for me to pull up a chair in front of their patio door and watch these birds for an hour.   Sometimes there were 6 or 8 cardinals sitting in this bush waiting for their turn at the bird feeder.  We also saw chickadees, goldfinches, juncos, downy woodpecker, nuthatches,  and more.  I have never seen so many birds for such extended periods of time, while sitting in one place.  It was the easiest and most enjoyable bird watching I have ever done and Diane even provided a snack for me! 

Week 11

                                                                                                                                          5 month old Hikaru - March 9, 2013

"People were also bringing babies to Jesus to have him touch them.  When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them.  But Jesus called the children to him and said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.  I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.'"

Luke 18: 15-17 NIV

My heart is overflowing with love for my little grandson.  My daughter-in-law and the baby  are leaving tomorrow on the long trip to Japan.  While I am going to miss them, I am happy to share Hikaru with his grandparents in Japan for the next 2 1/2 months.    He will meet Naoko's grandmother for the first time and other friends and relatives.    My son will be joining them in Japan once his university exams are over in April.  Hikaru is so precious to his parents and grandparents but even more precious to his Heavenly Father and I know that God will watch over him wherever he is in this world!

Week 10

                                                                                            Lighthouse and harbour in Kincardine, Ontario - March 2, 2013

"You are the light of the world.  A city on a hill cannot be hidden.  Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.  Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."

Matthew 5:14-16 NIV

                                                                                 Station Beach on Lake Huron in Kincardine, Ontario - March 2, 2013

"It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter."

Psalm 74:17

     Dave and I spent some time at our cottage this past weekend.  The lake and beach are so deserted and desolate looking in the winter.  When it is sunny it can be quite beautiful with the snow and ice on the lake, but we had grey skies when we were there.  I am thankful for all of the seasons that we experience in Canada but I must say that by the time we reach March, I am ready for spring to arrive, which is my favourite season!