I had this article neatly written out in my head last night. It was going to be a sweet little piece about the joys of having children. I was helping my daughter overcome her fears of the dark and thought, “Isn’t this nice. I can bring such comfort just by being here. Motherhood is so … [Read more...] about Christmas in Life’s Messiness
Peace
I Still Believe in Christmas
Can Christmas be boycotted? I like to think so. I want to know so. Is that even a “thing”? I long to hold it tightly and believe in the real possibility. Boycott maybe isn’t the right word. It’s not that I don’t like or even love Christmas. I do. I love all the traditions and feelings, the gift … [Read more...] about I Still Believe in Christmas
God in the Fall
On summery August mornings I can smell, see and hear the signs of fall - fallen leaves, honking geese, and crickets singing. I used to really love fall, and I’m not saying I don’t like fall now, but I do accept it with less fervour than I used to. Chunky pumpkins, brilliant leaves in shades of … [Read more...] about God in the Fall
The Pursuit of Busyness
I enjoy a lot of simple pleasures in this life. I love the smell of rain on the pavement, I love hot tea on a cold morning, I love lying the in sun as it shines through a window and warms the floor beneath. And oh my goodness, I love lists. I will make a list for every purpose imaginable and … [Read more...] about The Pursuit of Busyness
My Lighthouse
I’m an island girl. Born and raised on Grand Manan beside sandy beaches, rugged rocks and the freezing bay of Fundy. Salt water flows through my veins. The beach is my home. Waves lapping on the shore is the coastal music my heart dances to. My childhood memories include sandy beach afternoons … [Read more...] about My Lighthouse
Be Still
A friend and I were chatting the other day at the park while our boys happily kicked a soccer ball around the field. Lockdown restrictions had just eased and I couldn’t stop smiling, so glad to see our kids finally be able to play together, so happy to be in the company of friends. I tell her how my … [Read more...] about Be Still
