Conversations with Allan
Mr. Popular Allan: “I got 3 text messages.” Me, in a mocking tone: “From your mom.” Allan checks his phone and grins, “No,” pause, “from your mom.” Chocolate Allan is pretty into health. He takes...
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Gardening Adventures and Allan’s Regrets
Privacy Trees Privacy Pyramid Poplars One of the first things I noticed about our yard was the placement of three pyramid poplars. They were so placed that it looked like the previous owner really...
View ArticleBefore my son was born…
Before my son was born, I used to spend time in prayer asking God, “What is Your will for my life? What are You calling me to?” God’s will is now continually urgently evident to me. God has answered my...
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Joe from Bangladesh
We had two weeks left in Japan and decided to climb Mt. Fuji. The morning of the climb, we received the news that my husband’s Grandma had passed away. As we wanted to make it to the funeral, we...
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Health Nuts
It’s a dangerous hobby to look up healthy eating habits online. A dangerous hobby that my husband and I enjoy participating in. Our families have labelled us as “particular” and although they love us...
View ArticleGrowing in Holiness One Fold at a Time
Not to brag or anything, but I have some pretty holy friends. I think I’ve actually picked some of my friends based on their level of holiness in hopes that it will rub off on me. The other month when...
View ArticleThe Most Influential Job in the World
I started writing this yesterday and was interrupted by my full time job, it’s a very important job that requires immediate attention as you will see. On this municipal Election Day in Alberta, I was...
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Contrary to Popular Belief Canadians are Wimps about the Cold
As fall is turning to winter at the end of October, I thought this post was appropriate. My parents were visiting this week. As we were going to bed, my husband mentioned that it felt colder than usual...
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The Virtue of Being Present
I listened to this podcast last week which featured an interview with Erica Komisar the author of Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters. While I haven’t read the...
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Multiplication- It’s a Real Thing
I’m the youngest of four children. Growing up, I saw my older siblings come home from school and do homework, so I wanted to go to school and to have homework too. That was until I actually went to...
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