Supper was shared with everyone around the table! Even my twin and his girlfriend were there. After, we all went out for public skating. Tonight was the first night the community rink opened. Yes we finally have ice. The rink brings back so many memories. I remember going through skating lessons as a kid, then going into power skating, then teaching all the little guys how to skate. : ) I really did miss a lot by moving away. All thoes little guys are not so little anymore. The rink brings the community together. I was able to catch up with classmates I haven't seen in a while and talk with friends. After public skating my fiance and brothers played hockey. I was able to stand and cheer as the Young Guns won 6 to 1.
This past week our family has lost a dear friend, Martha. A "prayer worrior" is what my mom calls her. She went to meet Jesus January 10th. I know we will miss her.
Martha had a cheer that radiated from her. Despite difficult circumstances she remained happy. She was one of the kindest, out spoken ladies I have ever met! She could talk and tell such interesting stories that time just didn't seem to matter. I have sat in her kitchen several times mesmorized by her stories and waiting for a batch of fresh cinnamon buns to come out of the oven. I can almost smell them now asI sit here and write. She made the best ones.
She was a real encourager. She wanted to see me succeed and become a nurse. She had joked and told me that one day she was going to need a nurse close by so I better get my degree.
Martha was really excited about mine and Stuart's future. The land that Stuart bought and built a place on is where she use to live. She was glad that someone was putting a home there. Before she died, she was given a tour and had wanted to come visit once we moved in.
There are so many memories I could continue writing. I know she is in a better place, for that I am greatful. One imprtant lesson she has taught me is to live your life by example.
God has known what I have needed from the beginning.
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."
Jeremiah 29:11
I found a beautiful christian song that I would like to share with you.
The link to hear it is below.
The lyrics are as follows:
I hear it in a love song or see it on a movie screen
The kind of perfect love story
That I have always dreamed
Would somehow come into my life
And yet it seems so out of reach
Its all I think about sometimes
Will I ever find a love thats meant to be?
Maybe these thoughts seem foolish
To a holy God who made the sea and land
But you were the one who created
Love between a woman and a man
And deep inside I hear you say
You see all my hopes and fears
And if I give to you the pen of my life
Youll write a tale that all heaven can cheer
Far beyond my deepest hearts desire
Far beyond what I could ever dream
Far beyond my fairy tale imaginations
Is your perfect plan for me
Theres no limit to romance in all its beauty
When the author of love shapes my destiny
Far beyond the most that I could long for
I will find the dreams you have dreamed for me
I could search forever
I could look for true love everywhere
If all my dreams were answered
They still could not compare
To the beauty of your ways
And all your plans for my life
cause youve been scripting out a stfuory for me
Before the very foundations of time
I do struggle with trusting God fully with every aspect of my life. It seems when things are going great I forget that He is leading my life and I try taking hold of the reigns. Soon my world comes crashing down and I wonder why. It reminds me about a Sunday School lesson on the Children of Isreal when I was little. I remember the teacher saying how when they fell away from God things went badly for them, but when they were right with him everything was ok. I asked why would they fall away and the teacher said it was because it is our nature. I look at myself now and know that I am exactly as the Children of Isreal, always having to be taught lessons. Some are harder than others.
Sarah
P.S Eric and Leslie Ludy sing amazing songs! I have definitly found encouragement through them. They also write wonderful books. I recommend looking them up on you tube and listening to their other songs and clips of what they talk about.
This past year I have come across many different blogs and that have given me inspiration and encouragement. For some reason, others' real life stories of laughs and struggles help me to put perspective into my own life. I enjoy putting thoughts and moments on paper, only to throw them out a little while later because of the clutter. I figured blogging is a good substitute for the papers I never keep, a way to share and a way to encourage.
First a little about myself... I have been blessed with a wonderful family and fiance. A mom and dad, a twin brother, another bother just a little behind us, then two great little siblings. Last but not least the love of my life, Stuart who, Lord willing, I will soon be sharing a life with.
I have started my bachelor of nursing and hope to become a nurse. I currently work as a health care aide and love helping people. I have a wide variety of interests which include everything from creating, designing, and building, to just plain doing! I love being outside, riding horse, cooking, gardening and so much more!
My goal is to live for God, be more thankful to those around me, (often I fall short and don't appreciate them as I should) use what God has given to me to serve others, and live each day like it were my last. A verse that has meant a lot to me is Hebrews 12:1. A verse my Grandpa lived by. Too many times I loose patience and forget that God is in control. It reminds me to stop, take a breath, and refocus on the task set before us.
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