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Welcome… to my first post in what I am calling my Climate Series. I will be sharing 15 posts over the next number of months — all on climate and the foundational truths we can rely on when we consider the climate. Enjoy. Sometimes we may be led to believe the climate is out of … More Climate Series No. 1 – Snow
This post: Nov. 15 – Nov. 20 // For all posts CLICK HERE “Unbelievable.” That is the word one of the head PICU doctors used in describing AJ’s situation. The doctors and nurses have been amazed. And so have we. AJ has had an incredible week where there have been some ‘gains’ in his health. … More AJ…Unbelievable Trooper
This post: Nov. 11 – Nov. 14 // For all posts CLICK HERE How do you describe ‘stable’? ….Especially when life hangs in the balance? Many have asked how AJ is doing. Sometimes we get to chat and give a few details. Sometimes we point people to the blog. Often our answer is ‘he is … More AJ… Stable Trooper
This post: Nov. 2 – Nov. 10 // For all posts CLICK HERE Week of November 2 – 5, 2021 7 Days!… the first leg of the 7-year journey. What a week it’s been! Carried along by God’s grace and power, we surpassed 7 days today, November 5! The next leg of the journey…7 weeks…onwards … More AJ… Still Trooping
NEXT UPDATE: November 6 Saturday, October 23, 2021 Saturday started out as a normal day. We had a late morning breakfast and some plans to paint the living room. AJ enjoyed breakfast with us, watched us get going with the painting for awhile, and then headed out with his Grandma and Nick for a lunch … More AJ… Inspiring Trooper
Need to gain a greater perspective in today’s world? Step outside on a clear night and look up at the starry host. No one ever looks up at the clear night sky and exclaims, “I am amazing!” No, looking up at the vastness and beauty of the night sky does something to us. Looking up … More Gaining Perspective
Do not cave in to the vaccine passports… …not you, nor your businesses, nor the institutions you are part of. It is illegal activity. Know your rights. Or at least get to know your rights. Forced injections are illegal. Any hate speech accompanying the imposing of these mandates is unacceptable and criminal activity. https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-46/section-319.html Stand … More Do Not Cave In to the V-pass
Severe thunderstorm warning… code language for… “Get ready to be amazed and humbled by just a fraction of God’s power.” We’ve all seen the warnings. Thunderstorms are an amazing phenomenon of creation… very much in God’s control. And very much a display of His power. “He parted the heavens and came down; dark clouds were … More Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Is it just me or do you also notice that our government is never satisfied? It always seems to want more, more in the way of power. There’s an old saying along the lines of… those who gain power are ever so hesitant to relinquish it. If you are a Star Wars fan like me, … More ‘More Power!’ and Reclaiming Lost Ground
A penetrating definition of integrity is being loyal to those not present*. What does that mean? When you are with people, conversing with them, your integrity (or lack thereof) is on display in how you talk about those who are not with you. If you have a habit of gossiping or speaking negatively about people … More INTEGRITY
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