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“I guess I’m an adult now.” This thought pops into my head so often lately. It’s not a shocking, new, awareness. I passed my 18th birthday several years ago and have become used to being Keep reading
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Someone asked me a question a few days ago that’s still circling in my mind. Sharing a traditional American Thanksgiving meal, the table conversation drifted to the mission program I recently joined. “So – why Keep reading
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This post is slightly overdue, but my heart and mind needed a few days to let the emotions settle before I could process them in words. A bridesmaid bouquet adorns my kitchen table, not quite Keep reading
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My people are all sleeping. Blankets were tucked around wrinkly chins, gray hair was brushed into ponytails for the night, and shaky arms reached up to hug me before I turned out the light. I Keep reading
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The sun has set over the valley, and all is dark outside my window. My dorm sister is sleeping on the couch before she goes to work the night shift. A stack of clean dishes Keep reading
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There is a common struggle among women, and that is dealing with these things called emotions. The very word brings understanding nods and knowing looks and amused grins. It brings an animated discussion into our Keep reading
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The stars twinkle against a black sky. The lights are all off in the neighbour’s houses. The campfire is burned down and my youth group has gone home. Tis clearly Eventide… and well past. My Keep reading
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If I could type in whispers right now, I would. Beginning this post after typing the title feels like an intrusion. As though I’m breaking the silence after a heartfelt prayer. But I couldn’t use Keep reading
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It’s Sunday afternoon again, and I’m here enjoying solitude in another park. I’m smiling as the breeze blows around me, the joy in my heart evidence that I’m alive. Not only physically, but deep in Keep reading
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“Mightier than the waves of the sea is His love for you.” It’s Sunday afternoon, and I’m here for some solo time in “my” gazebo in my favourite little park in the world. The last Keep reading
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I have never liked them. People have always told me I have a very large box. I’ve always liked to think outside of the box. I don’t like square or even numbers, because, well… I Keep reading
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I sit at my desk, attempting to grade language tests, and my mind keeps wandering. The meeting with the staff and school board starts in 10 minutes… but this is my last board meeting. These Keep reading
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At first glance, they were ordinary. A few mismatched pieces of pottery. Nice enough, but simple. Graceful, unmarred, but nothing stunning about any of them. And yet, something about their unbroken simplicity was intriguing. The Keep reading
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I had a few today. Moments, that is. The kind where you really want to just pause and exhale – but there’s not actually time. This need to maintain full speed functionality was caused by Keep reading
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What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance? I don’t usually answer the daily prompts, but this one made me smile. My middle name is Anne. Yes, include that E. My dad Keep reading
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I’m settling in for a relaxing weekend at home after two weekends away. So instead of sleeping as I should be, I’m absorbing what a wonderful feeling it is to be in my own bed Keep reading
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Humanity in all forms flows around me here in the busy Calgary airport, where I sit reflecting on my weekend. Enjoying a beautiful view of the Rockies. Eating Chinese food (one of the many perks Keep reading
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*this post got missed in my old drafts for some reason. It was written last October, but if the chaos described is relatable to you now, maybe God meant this one to wait for you… Keep reading
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It’s Monday morning, grey and foggy, the air is damp and mild, and everything is a tad squishy. But the trees are coated in beautiful white, a mysterious beauty encrusting their stark bareness against the Keep reading
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Have you ever tried to study the Levitical Law? Over the years, I’ve heard others share with glowing confidence that there’s so much to find there. I secretly wondered what their special gift was that Keep reading
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The other day, when my family was together for Christmas, a little profound moment caught my attention. As I love to do at family get togethers, I had made lattes for everyone. I created them Keep reading
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Disclaimer: this should have been posted a few days ago, however, due to the chaos mentioned in the title, it had to wait until now. 😉 Ahhh, Christmas. The season of family gathered around the Keep reading
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Cold, grey, November rain dripped down my windows all day, but the chill couldn’t extinguish the warm glow in my heart. The rhythm of my classroom missed a few steps throughout the day, as tends Keep reading
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Spending Canadian Thanksgiving weekend in America has been a fascinating experience. When friends ask me what brought me to the area this weekend, and I explain that I have a long weekend so it worked Keep reading
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This week has been hectic. I’m starting to grade things for report cards, prepping to leave for the weekend, and trying to invest in my youth group by actually showing up for things. My classroom Keep reading
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I am a teacher. And while that title means I am an educator, a story teller, a listener, a mentor, a nurse, and sometimes almost get mistaken for a mom, I am not everything. I’m Keep reading
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I’ve been wanting to turn this into a blog post for several days, but I’ve been too busy to get my swirling thoughts typed here. However, as I spun my cake decorators’ turntable this afternoon, Keep reading
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If you have ever sat in my class, you may have noticed I am a “bunny trails teacher.” I’ve tried to curb the habit, because obviously we have routines to keep, deadlines to meet, assignments Keep reading
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It’s commonly known that to understand it, a life must be experienced, and can’t be simply explained. Maybe teaching school is like that, too. And just like life, living it doesn’t mean it all makes Keep reading
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I’ve arrived home at the end of a good weekend… that kind that’s exhausting, inspiring, and energizing, all in one. It’s this kind of weekend that fills your heart and mind with joy & inspiration Keep reading
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*the purpose of this post is simply to relieve the author’s stress during a hectic week. If you are looking for inspiration or insightful teacher advice, I apologize, this post is written by a brain Keep reading
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Have I mentioned lately that I love teaching? Sometimes I forget that I do. It’s easy to get into the routine, get used to the chaos, and start to take the familiarity of school life Keep reading
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Warmth floods my heart tonight in spite of the cold outside… At the end of a day filled with so many beautiful little things, who couldn’t help but smile? I had promised my Littles an Keep reading
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So, it’s here. Here, and two minutes close to ending… This last day of the year 2023. I find it interesting how we put so much emphasis on the ending of an old year, and Keep reading
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Today is… a heart full and a mind full of swirling things. The weekend was amazing. Full, rich, exciting, and beautiful, all in one. Meeting new people… reconnecting with those I’ve met before… and discussing Keep reading
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I’ve started several posts lately and left them unfinished … but now I know what I’m trying to capture. Life has been so good lately, so full of beauty, saturated with miracles. Miracles, I’ve learned, Keep reading
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I brought Beta home tonight! She’s a 2013 Toyota Camry LE, and I am officially thrilled to be her new owner. I know, my previous post on this topic mentioned names like Vivianne or Samantha… Keep reading
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Today’s art class was going to be calm and organized, so that I can leave school at dismissal and get to my much needed massage appointment on time. However, “art class,” “calm,” and “organized” shouldn’t Keep reading
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A few days ago, I said goodbye to my first car and watched it being winched onto the back of a tow truck. I’ve been scrolling autotrader, comparing prices and specs, admiring sleek sedans and Keep reading
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I’m feeling totally relaxed at the end of a blissfully calm day… I spent a cozy Sunday at home, with a fuzzy blanket, coffee, a nice soak in the tub (yes, with lavendar scented bubbles…) Keep reading
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“God opens doors… and He closes them.” She gave me such a simple answer to the many complex things life holds – but so relevant, and so true. “And when God closes doors… He also Keep reading
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After a weekend away, I answered the typical questions at the Canada/US border before crossing back into my home country. Those questions are familiar to me; I’ve been across that border many times in my Keep reading
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My fuzzy blanket wrapped around me, I’m relaxing after another busy day. The sun has set (a few hours ago) in a fiery blaze that framed the hills in the distance. Today was good. I Keep reading
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Notes from My Heartsong 