I’m really tired. My strengthening & fitness classes have been a real help this summer. Before when I was picking weeds & cleaning, my fitness class (M-W-F) would work the kinks out, and now with packing all the time the same benefit occurs. I’ve not been able to move beyond two pound weights because I can never quite get through all the repititions.
It is a beautiful morning in Regina. Sun is shining, no wind, and a coolness in the air. I had to drive Doug to work today. I came back through the Legislative Grounds … where I last went with Mary & Gerald a few weeks ago. There are rowers out in their sculls this morning. Looks like there is some type of rowing regatta set up for the “lake” this weekend. There was even a pelican on Wascana Lake this morning.
I got teary. Actually I’m weeping … and it’s not easy crying and driving at the same time. I think the last time I did that was when Judy & I found a extremely sick kitten on the side of the road (on internship in Ontario) and I took it in to Owen Sound to be euthenized.
I started to pray, “Lord, give me the strength to leave one more time.” This prayer is getting harder & harder to pray. I’m truly looking forward to ministering in Swift Current. Leaving family and friends, a beautiful city and an amazing backyard … and two dogs – well … it’s a tough thing to do.
I’m a very favoured child of God to be reminded about the blessings in my life.
I do thank God for the strength to do live out God’s will … for sometimes God’s good plan isn’t always easy … but the burden is easier when the yoke is made by Jesus.
This makes me weepy reading it. Gerald and I commented to each other when we were in your beautiful city how difficult it would be for you to leave – yet again.
Praying for His Peace, His Grace, His Strength for you and your family as you face yet another transition in life. GOD IS WITH YOU!
Amen, Mary. Thanks
I too became weepy reading this. But I am reminded also that you are in fact a special child of God, Kristin. You overcame and survived much during your seminary years and although we know that God never gives us more than we can handle, I am sure that this move will be especially difficult as there is a little more permanency to it. You & Doug are in my prayers always. You are never alone. Remember the ONE who walk beside you always.
Leaving is definitely tough. Joshua 1:9 is a great encouragement for me during times like this.
Seeing your comments brings back memories of your time in our parish and how you struggled with being so far from home. We know you survived because of your faith in your Lord. Reading your thoughts brings a little pain because of the closeness we had with you and the love that all of us had for you. Go with God dear friend.
How are you doing? Thinkin’ about you….
It’s Friday and a new day. It’s dreary outside but the sun in shining in my heart!
And so too is the SON!