body slams and headbutts

So I have discovered a new art in parenting--wrestling!

Kent has been away for the past few days at a conference, so Katerina and I have been enjoying some 'girl' time together. We've had a fun time, I thought we were doing pretty well on our own...until after supper the other night she attacked me - she wanted to wrestle!

Now I have 2 older brothers - one would think I would know how to wrestle - but apparently I don't. Katerina came at me with a pillow, bounced on me, gave me a headbutt, then looked at me strangely..."don't you know how to wrestle like daddy does?" she seemed to say.

So I tried my best to play rough, but I was really just hoping we could go back to reading stories, and singing and dancing together. I think she finally gave up on me and I decided I need to take some lessons in this fine art of wrestling. Who knew my sweet little girl liked to be body slammed on the couch?

Kent comes home tonight...I think he might be greeted by a headbutt from Katerina and a welcome home hug from me. Then maybe he can suggest some WWF moves that I can try on the little one :)

Shine His Light

"Here's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I'm putting you on a light stand. Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine!" ~ Matthew 5:14-15 (The Message)

remember

There is a song called "Remember" that has been on our playlist in the car for awhile. I am sure as I have been driving around, I've heard it many times. But it recently caught my attention - as it calls us to remember what Jesus has done for us all. I want my heart to be 'moved to remember' - to never forget or take for granted the price Jesus paid - for me, for all...

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This is the body that was torn for us
This is the blood that was spilt
Points to the pain you endured for us
Points to the shame, the blame, the guilt

Father, Son and Holy Spirit, come
Move our hearts to remember

This is the Lamb who was slain for us
So we the church may enter in
So bitter sweet when we think of You
The One who bore our curse, our sin

Father, Son and Holy Spirit, come
Move our hearts to remember, to remember

~Laura Story

A prayer for the mission of the Church

Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace. So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you, for the honour of your Name. Amen.
~ from the Book of Common Prayer

a little update

It's now September and I think I am finally ready for summer! :) Why am I always a few months behind? Anyways, it has been a fun and busy summer - we spent 2 weeks visiting my family in Manitoba and celebrated my parents 50th wedding anniversary. It was a real blessing to be with all the family, and a special gift to share in celebrating 50 years of love and committment.


In August we moved into our first home and we love it! We have lots of space, a yard, and a great family neighbourhood. We are still organizing and doing some projects, but it is starting to feel more and more like home. We are very blessed indeed!


Now we enjoying the beautiful days of September and settling back into a regular routine of life and work. I am grateful for this beautiful place in which we live and for my wonderful family and community to share the journey with!