In these days, many of us are finding that our familiar places and spaces no longer fit, they're no longer places where we thrive. This little piece talks about that.  If you are in a time of transition and you find yourself being transplanted. 'm praying for you. Peace and grace to you on your way today. 

I wake

To a symphony of rain

Masterfully played by earth and sky

Thank you Creator

And the parched ground

Rendered deaf from too long without music

Gratefully drinks in the sound

In walking with Lucy (our dog) I'm learning to slow down. To meander. To go at her pace and allow her to sniff sniff sniff to her heart's content. This simple practice has opened up a new world to me and I'm noticing things....like dragonflies.

On this Canada Day 2021 my heart holds both deep gratitude and deep sorrow. Peace and grace to you on your way. Warmly, Colleen 

Listening. Learning. Repentance. Sorrow. Are essential first steps for settler peoples like me in responding to our Canadian Genocide. 

http://www.trc.ca/assets/pdf/Survivors_Speak_English_Web.pdf

http://trc.ca/assets/pdf/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf

Shine the light on this terrible darkness in our country.  Release the records. Find the children. All of them.  

This past weekend Jesus did some really lovely things for me.  May He surround you and fill you too with His grace, love, healing and compassion. 

Are you in a waiting place? This might be for you. Peace and grace, strength and courage from Jesus on your way today. 

When your soul sighs with the judgements of others it's helpful to remember who really are.  Shout out to Maverick City Music for their great song Man of Your Word and it's great lyric:  "I am who you say I am"  Peace and grace to you from Jesus on your way today. 

Sparrows and spring!