We're just getting ready to head out for our trip to Kansas City for 2009! I'm getting excited!
We got to bed FAR too late (after 1am) and planned on getting up at 4am, which was far too little sleep. So, we planned to wake up at 5am. Good thing I happen to look at the clock at 5:09am and realize that I had set the alarm for 5 PM, not AM, after coming off nights yesterday morning! We both hardly slept, but we're up and getting ready to go! Pray for safety as we travel today =)
Again, it has been confirmed. I have the most awesome husband. The awesome guy was scrubbing the tub, cleaning the bathroom and sweeping the floors after midnight, so we can leave with a clean house! I was shocked and again blessed =) I am a lucky woman!
Off we go!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
2 more shifts!
I'm getting more and more excited as our trip gets closer!
2 more nights shifts, which start in an hour or so and then it's time to go! I will wake up Friday evening, do the last minute packing and errands and try to get to sleep early enough to get up early and off we go!
I'm looking forward to getting our van all beautified for the trip. We took it in to the shop and did a few repairs this week. Now, we'll wash it and clean the inside, complete with a new air freshener =)
I've already started packing and did a bunch of cleaning in the house, include an overhaul of the office. What a relief to have that done, as it has looked like a tornado in there for months already! Papers everywhere!
Most of my number of lists have been finished and I just have a few more things waiting until Friday to be done.
I'm looking forward to hanging out with my honey and spending time with our buddies, the Coopers and the McAnnulla's! Kristi Cooper (www.somedaysremembered.blogspot.com) has the sweetest blog post about our coming =) I love it!
Off I go!
2 more nights shifts, which start in an hour or so and then it's time to go! I will wake up Friday evening, do the last minute packing and errands and try to get to sleep early enough to get up early and off we go!
I'm looking forward to getting our van all beautified for the trip. We took it in to the shop and did a few repairs this week. Now, we'll wash it and clean the inside, complete with a new air freshener =)
I've already started packing and did a bunch of cleaning in the house, include an overhaul of the office. What a relief to have that done, as it has looked like a tornado in there for months already! Papers everywhere!
Most of my number of lists have been finished and I just have a few more things waiting until Friday to be done.
I'm looking forward to hanging out with my honey and spending time with our buddies, the Coopers and the McAnnulla's! Kristi Cooper (www.somedaysremembered.blogspot.com) has the sweetest blog post about our coming =) I love it!
Off I go!
Monday, October 26, 2009
The Whirlwind of October
Wow! This month has been a whirlwind!
I had a ton of birthday celebrations with friends and family which made me feel special! I got a whole bunch of cards with really nice things written on them, which is my perfect gift! I have one birthday celebration left (with my bro) that will have to wait until November, because October has been too full! Thanks everyone for making me feel special this month!
On the conference front, Pure Heart was amazing at the beginning of the month. Then came the AWHONN conference...a work conference. I actually really enjoyed it and took a number of points away as things I'd like to try to implement more in my own practice. I enjoyed being with a group of nurses, in a non-hospital setting and discussing relevant topics and learning about topics that are applicable to my job.
Last but not least, the Kingdom Come Conference was this last weekend. I worked nights all weekend but went to the prayer room that we put on in the basement for an hour before work each evening. It was a whirlwind. Sleep 9-5pm, prayer room 6-7pm, work 7:30pm-8am. That is super tiring!
The Lord totally blessed me by allowing me to have 4 hours of work off on Friday night. There was an LOA available, which doesn't usually happen...and especially on the weekend! I got to work, found out that I could come back in 4 hours and went back to the prayer room. It was good that I did, because the Lord totally met me there. I'm so grateful!
In all this month's excitement, I was waiting for the arrival of a certain little princess and hoping she would make her appearance when I wasn't at work. The Lord handpicked a special day and Rayah came forth on October 21st! I had the honor of being with Jacquie, Joe and Rayah during Rayah's birth!
2 more shifts to go this week, a bunch of preparing and we are due to set sail to our friends in the south for a time of holidays! I am looking forward to a time of relaxing, getting away from usual responsibilities and being with my husband and some of our friends. I'm looking forward to seeing my husband sit and enjoy a prayer room, without having to run it, which he does so well =) I just think it will be a nice holiday for him to sit and enjoy the ride instead of steer the ship =) And I'm looking forward to sitting beside him in a prayer room instead of across the room for a few days =)
So, in 5 sleeps we are off to Kansas City! Yippee!
I had a ton of birthday celebrations with friends and family which made me feel special! I got a whole bunch of cards with really nice things written on them, which is my perfect gift! I have one birthday celebration left (with my bro) that will have to wait until November, because October has been too full! Thanks everyone for making me feel special this month!
On the conference front, Pure Heart was amazing at the beginning of the month. Then came the AWHONN conference...a work conference. I actually really enjoyed it and took a number of points away as things I'd like to try to implement more in my own practice. I enjoyed being with a group of nurses, in a non-hospital setting and discussing relevant topics and learning about topics that are applicable to my job.
Last but not least, the Kingdom Come Conference was this last weekend. I worked nights all weekend but went to the prayer room that we put on in the basement for an hour before work each evening. It was a whirlwind. Sleep 9-5pm, prayer room 6-7pm, work 7:30pm-8am. That is super tiring!
The Lord totally blessed me by allowing me to have 4 hours of work off on Friday night. There was an LOA available, which doesn't usually happen...and especially on the weekend! I got to work, found out that I could come back in 4 hours and went back to the prayer room. It was good that I did, because the Lord totally met me there. I'm so grateful!
In all this month's excitement, I was waiting for the arrival of a certain little princess and hoping she would make her appearance when I wasn't at work. The Lord handpicked a special day and Rayah came forth on October 21st! I had the honor of being with Jacquie, Joe and Rayah during Rayah's birth!
2 more shifts to go this week, a bunch of preparing and we are due to set sail to our friends in the south for a time of holidays! I am looking forward to a time of relaxing, getting away from usual responsibilities and being with my husband and some of our friends. I'm looking forward to seeing my husband sit and enjoy a prayer room, without having to run it, which he does so well =) I just think it will be a nice holiday for him to sit and enjoy the ride instead of steer the ship =) And I'm looking forward to sitting beside him in a prayer room instead of across the room for a few days =)
So, in 5 sleeps we are off to Kansas City! Yippee!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Book Review: Redefining Beautiful by Jenna Lucado with Max Lucado
This book is geared to young women and is about what God sees when God looks at us. The theme of this book is about knowing God as a perfect Father and the message is revealed through the theme of appearance.
When I started reading the first chapter, it was quite evident that I am not the age of the target audience. In my opinion, this book is very appropriate for 10-16 year olds. The theme of appearance wasn’t my favorite to start but as I got into chapter 2, the importance of the internal began to be discussed.
Jenna writes creatively and clearly about the need girls have for their heavenly Father. I could easily identify with other female readers about our universal longing for a love that only our perfect Father can provide.
I liked the use of scripture and the layout of the chapters that include Beauty Tips, Life Accessories and spaces for readers to answer personal questions. It is an interactive book!
Any woman at any age could get something out of this book, but I would recommend it more so to young women in junior high and high school.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Good-bye 26
Today is my last day as a 26 year-old. Tomorrow I enter the world of 27.
I'm good with that. I don't mind getting older. I already know what I want to do for my 30th and I'm looking forward to it =) Besides, I'm a fan of odd numbers and 27 sounds better than 26 to me. Yes, I'm a little quirky.
I'm hoping to make my usual list today, summing up the events of the last year. It brings one year to a close and lets me evaluate the past year and look ahead to the next year. I like going back to my last birthday list and seeing if the year was anything like what I had hoped it would be. I always write down my hopes for the next year and like to see if they come true.
I love answering questions like "what was the best part of the last year?" or "what do you hope for this next year?". I'm usually the one to ask the family to go around the circle and answer a question like this at the end or beginning of a year =)
Life hasn't had huge changes in the last few years like it did a number of years ago. Between 2000 and 2006 there was a ton of change from grad, moving to Wpg, starting to date, getting engaged, graduating from nursing, marrying Shane, starting to work as a nurse, starting SHOP, and much more. The last 4 years have been sweet as Shane and I have continued together, but the challenges have increased in the area of faith because of the choices of employment we've made and our many health issues that have arisen. We definitely have more mundane day-to-day stuff than the exciting drama of the first few years when monumental life stages are happening.
I'm ok with that too. Life doesn't always have to have a ton of drama =)
So, to get back to the question, I'm thinking the best part of the last year is the little ways my heart grew. The kisses my heart received from the Lord, the areas that I received revelation and the moments I felt an increase of the knowledge of God and His nearness are probably the highlights of my year. I'm also thankful for the ways He corrected me and guided me, helping me to adjust some of my negative attitudes and thought patterns. He has helped me to love more, care more and have more compassion. I'm growing at being less selfish, being a more loving friend and wife, and learning how to release the burdens I carry to Him.
I believe a little more about His affection for me. The truth of how He feels about me has sunk a little further over time. I've heard Him speak more and my heart loves that. He has encouraged me in times of prayer and through prophetic words.
Thank-you Lord for making my heart grow in love at 26. Adios 26 =)
I'm good with that. I don't mind getting older. I already know what I want to do for my 30th and I'm looking forward to it =) Besides, I'm a fan of odd numbers and 27 sounds better than 26 to me. Yes, I'm a little quirky.
I'm hoping to make my usual list today, summing up the events of the last year. It brings one year to a close and lets me evaluate the past year and look ahead to the next year. I like going back to my last birthday list and seeing if the year was anything like what I had hoped it would be. I always write down my hopes for the next year and like to see if they come true.
I love answering questions like "what was the best part of the last year?" or "what do you hope for this next year?". I'm usually the one to ask the family to go around the circle and answer a question like this at the end or beginning of a year =)
Life hasn't had huge changes in the last few years like it did a number of years ago. Between 2000 and 2006 there was a ton of change from grad, moving to Wpg, starting to date, getting engaged, graduating from nursing, marrying Shane, starting to work as a nurse, starting SHOP, and much more. The last 4 years have been sweet as Shane and I have continued together, but the challenges have increased in the area of faith because of the choices of employment we've made and our many health issues that have arisen. We definitely have more mundane day-to-day stuff than the exciting drama of the first few years when monumental life stages are happening.
I'm ok with that too. Life doesn't always have to have a ton of drama =)
So, to get back to the question, I'm thinking the best part of the last year is the little ways my heart grew. The kisses my heart received from the Lord, the areas that I received revelation and the moments I felt an increase of the knowledge of God and His nearness are probably the highlights of my year. I'm also thankful for the ways He corrected me and guided me, helping me to adjust some of my negative attitudes and thought patterns. He has helped me to love more, care more and have more compassion. I'm growing at being less selfish, being a more loving friend and wife, and learning how to release the burdens I carry to Him.
I believe a little more about His affection for me. The truth of how He feels about me has sunk a little further over time. I've heard Him speak more and my heart loves that. He has encouraged me in times of prayer and through prophetic words.
Thank-you Lord for making my heart grow in love at 26. Adios 26 =)
Friday, October 09, 2009
Snowstorm before October 12th?
Today started the birthday celebrations! My birthday is not until Monday the 12th, but because my birthday is on Thanksgiving this year, Shane and I celebrated today!
Today, we also got a huge snowfall! I don't know if there has been a snowfall before my birthday on any year that I can remember. It usually snows before the end of the month, but not before my birthday! I don't mind the snow but I don't like that it has come before my big day! I was born in fall....not winter =) It has thrown me off!
My hubbie planned a wonderful day for me! Everything from cards, 24 red roses, activities such as mini-golf and glow-bowling, a yummy lunch at Olive Garden, and a plan B for the evening because of the weather. He had planned to have a bonfire with some s'mores at the park, but we were in the midst of a snowstorm, so we enjoyed yummy drinks at the local Starbuck's instead =)
My husband is the greatest and I'm so blessed to have him! Thanks for making my 27th birthday celebration special, babe!
Today, we also got a huge snowfall! I don't know if there has been a snowfall before my birthday on any year that I can remember. It usually snows before the end of the month, but not before my birthday! I don't mind the snow but I don't like that it has come before my big day! I was born in fall....not winter =) It has thrown me off!
My hubbie planned a wonderful day for me! Everything from cards, 24 red roses, activities such as mini-golf and glow-bowling, a yummy lunch at Olive Garden, and a plan B for the evening because of the weather. He had planned to have a bonfire with some s'mores at the park, but we were in the midst of a snowstorm, so we enjoyed yummy drinks at the local Starbuck's instead =)
My husband is the greatest and I'm so blessed to have him! Thanks for making my 27th birthday celebration special, babe!
Thursday, October 08, 2009
October
The month of October is full of fun...very full!
Between taking 2 holiday days, Thanksgiving, my birthday and all its celebrations, awaiting the birth of the baby of a friend of mine, a few conferences and everything normal in my routine, the calendar is full!
I've had to cut out a few things to make the other things more enjoyable =)
Last weekend, a bunch of IHOPers came to Winnipeg to do the Pure Heart Conference. We were very blessed, as a bunch of SHOP came out to soak up the healing. I was blessed again by the faithfulness of God and how He kindly and gently reveals all kinds of things that He wants to touch on when you let Him. It was an awesome weekend full of lots of tears, good touches from the Lord and great ministry times.
A big highlight for me was the very end of the conference. The IHOPers met with the SHOPers in the back room and they prayed and prophesied over us! It was SOOOOOO encouraging and very accurate for my life right now. I just giggled and giggled and left feeling very excited and encouraged!
By Sunday, I still felt like a child on a truckload of sugar. I really enjoyed my time at SHOP on Sunday, again being reminded of how thankful I am that I have a house of prayer to go to and be a part of! Some of the IHOPers joined us at SHOP, which always encourages our HOP! It was a crazy evening of ministry time =)
I guess I should wrap this up, as I'm heading in to work today. Today is my one work shift in a stretch of 20 days off! I'm also in a stretch where I'm only working 8 shifts in 48 days! Woo! Hoo!! I've really needed a break and I'm hoping that by mid-November when the holiday dust settles, I'll be refreshed and ready to work again.
Until then, I'm planning on enjoying the time off!
Between taking 2 holiday days, Thanksgiving, my birthday and all its celebrations, awaiting the birth of the baby of a friend of mine, a few conferences and everything normal in my routine, the calendar is full!
I've had to cut out a few things to make the other things more enjoyable =)
Last weekend, a bunch of IHOPers came to Winnipeg to do the Pure Heart Conference. We were very blessed, as a bunch of SHOP came out to soak up the healing. I was blessed again by the faithfulness of God and how He kindly and gently reveals all kinds of things that He wants to touch on when you let Him. It was an awesome weekend full of lots of tears, good touches from the Lord and great ministry times.
A big highlight for me was the very end of the conference. The IHOPers met with the SHOPers in the back room and they prayed and prophesied over us! It was SOOOOOO encouraging and very accurate for my life right now. I just giggled and giggled and left feeling very excited and encouraged!
By Sunday, I still felt like a child on a truckload of sugar. I really enjoyed my time at SHOP on Sunday, again being reminded of how thankful I am that I have a house of prayer to go to and be a part of! Some of the IHOPers joined us at SHOP, which always encourages our HOP! It was a crazy evening of ministry time =)
I guess I should wrap this up, as I'm heading in to work today. Today is my one work shift in a stretch of 20 days off! I'm also in a stretch where I'm only working 8 shifts in 48 days! Woo! Hoo!! I've really needed a break and I'm hoping that by mid-November when the holiday dust settles, I'll be refreshed and ready to work again.
Until then, I'm planning on enjoying the time off!
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