simply timeless

Well family and friends, it has been one week of being here in the UK in intern mode.  I believe my body is almost in UK time... although mornings can be a bit difficult, lets be honest, mornings have never been my thing ;) Apparently as I arrived, so did the change of weather, rain arrived making each day changeable from moment to moment.  'Oh look, it's sunny!' 2 minutes later, down pouring. Makes for a bit of concern while walking, never knowing if you should be prepared for a sudden down pour. But I signed up for this, so no real complaining from me.... just getting adjusted to things. For example, sayings and words you should be using. I have to say, I have had to ask many time what people are saying to me, or, what exactly they have asked me to do. The words they use, so different! But then, I also have funny saying and words that they in turn need me to clarify and it has been rather amusing. I have yet to really go any where beyond the coffee shop, church and my h...

Sunshine Bicycle rides Walking along the bubbling creek  Reading books out of doors A taste of spring is what I long for, my anticipation creates a restlessness that nothing else can remedy. Bring on the song of Spring.

Friday evening I saw Les Miserable and last night I watched the Christmas special of 'Call the Midwife', both of these stories show the hardship of life in a very different time. My heart was moved and grieved to see the ugly reality for some. Although it is just a movie, it shows and tells of a time that was much different. It was a rude awakening to realize how fortunate I am to live where I live. What a gift it is to have the life I have and to not know hardship and suffering like so many. It hit me, as it never really has before, that there is a responsibility that goes along with blessing. Who whom much is given, much is required... I have heard this verse, and I believe it to be truth, but never really understood the weight of it in it's full extent. 2013- a new year- a new start. A new opportunity to learn how to love in word and action- to think more of others then myself, to extend a hand to those who have need and share what I have been give...

I must confess I enjoy a good soundtrack The original scores that set the tone and feel for a movie. Songs written by musician's, chosen by the story teller who is listening to the lyrics that they hope will help place emphasis on a moment in the story they are trying to tell. Telling a story to you in pictures, words and music. For those of you who know me well, you have come to realize I have a thing for Period Drama's. Specifically Jane Austen, but not limited to... =) ( Only a few that I have in my collection) When I was a young girl my aunt introduced me to the world of movies that took place in a slower and simplified time. And since then, my heart has held a love for not only the stories of Jane Austen, Lucy M Montgomery, Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott etc, but also the music that was composed to complete the telling of their stories. (Now the goal is to read the books!) Owning soundtracks happens to be a weakness. I love lis...

In an attempt to be productive tonight, I found myself rummaging through boxes filled with collections from my teenage years I found it very interesting to look back and discover things kept that were once important to me. Items that held sentiment, dreams,goals and hope for the future, or memories of moments I never wanted to forget Tonight I found myself looking at these items through different lenses Chucking things in the bin became a overwhelming source of freedom Not everything, by any means, but certain things that no longer held value or use, found their way into the bin. Now if only I could be as decisive on my future... Where the road leads, I have no idea, but I am excited for what adventure is around the corner

I love autumn  I love the way the sky is golden and casts a glow on everything it touches.  It causes me to feel nostalgic  Reminiscing= looking at photos and feeling such overwhelming gratitude for the opportunities that have come my way and the people who helped me to see that life is to short to not take hold of the, once and a life time gifts, God gives us. A year ago I made a huge decision to step out into an adventure that has forever changed me for the better. I can't begin to describe how thankful I am for everyone who made it possible for me to travel to England and take in the beauty of the country I have dreamed of seeing since I was a child.  Thank you!  And to the people of England who opened their homes and hearts to me, who befriended me and showed me around their lovely country, thank you doesn't seem enough to reveal the depth of my gratitude, but Thank you just the same. What a gift to k...

Lament By Audrey Assad  I'm Mary and I'm Martha all at the same time; I'm sitting at His feet and yet I'm dying to be recognized. I am a picture of contentment and I am dissatisfied. Why is it easy to work and hard to rest sometimes, sometimes,sometimes I'm restless, and I rustle like a thousand tall trees; I'm twisting and I'm turning in an endless daydream. You wrestle me at night and I wake in search of You... but try as I might, I just can't catch You But I want to, 'cause I need You, yes, I need You                                           I can't catch You, but I want to.   I find myself often stuck on a few particular albums at a time, getting to know them well; trying to truly understand  and discover what the writer is trying to convey through their lyrics. And, of course, to be able to sing along, loudly ;) Jon Bryant and Audrey Assad happen to be the t...