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Faith and Wonder
Here's Benny on a visit to Toronto - first one since 2019! He was brave enough to go up the CN Tower in the most amazing elevator and...
stirlingcrossbooks
Jul 24, 20221 min read
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Time, Treasure, Talent
I've been thinking lately about what I give each day to God. I worry that I give only from my wallet and that I might have ignored the...
stirlingcrossbooks
Apr 22, 20222 min read
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Thoughts of God and war .....
My heart feels so heavy as I watch what is happening in Europe. I am so overcome by horror and sadness and overwhelming grief - at all...
stirlingcrossbooks
Mar 11, 20221 min read
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Go out .....
This is Ben's quiet time. He sits in the dog bed - clearly Lucy, the dog, is on the couch. And Benny has his favourite things - his car,...
stirlingcrossbooks
Feb 4, 20221 min read
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Do whatever He tells you ....
This is Benny. He is a fireman. That is his dream. He has all the gear - the helmet, the foghorn, the fire extinguisher. I love this boy...
stirlingcrossbooks
Jan 17, 20221 min read
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Back on track .....
I am back on track! Woohoo!!! Out of quarantine and feeling good. But I will say, I didn't hate being isolated over Christmas. I missed...
stirlingcrossbooks
Jan 3, 20221 min read
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Not the week we expected .....
Well, this turned out to be a very different week than we expected. My son was expected to arrive today from BC but cancelled last...
stirlingcrossbooks
Dec 21, 20212 min read
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Just believe .....
A little while ago, I started a Women in Fellowship group. We are currently studying Divine Mercy and our conversations have been so rich...
stirlingcrossbooks
Nov 28, 20211 min read
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The trust of a child .....
This past week, we had our little granddaughter living with us. We have never been with her for such an extended time and it was...
stirlingcrossbooks
Nov 24, 20211 min read
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Daily reflection and prayer .....
Each day, I update my website with a new quotation - something that touches my heart, gives me a reason to pause and ponder my faith. I...
stirlingcrossbooks
Nov 1, 20212 min read
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Prayer first .....
I am currently taking an online course on Divine Mercy with GoodCatholic.com. I love their courses! I have taken eleven courses with them...
stirlingcrossbooks
Oct 13, 20212 min read
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Pursuit of joy ......
The world is back in colour! When my grandchildren stay over, the first thing we say when everyone is awake is, "It is a sun-shiny day!"...
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Sep 24, 20212 min read
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Batman .....
This is William. He is not Batman. He tells me this every time he puts on those glasses. But, when he wears the glasses, he climbs to the...
stirlingcrossbooks
Sep 6, 20211 min read
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Fish out of water .....
I just got back from visiting my grandsons - Matthew and Benny - in BC. They live on an island in the north of the province. I am a city...
stirlingcrossbooks
Aug 5, 20211 min read
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Treasures .....
We have finally convinced my mom to move into a retirement residence. So the last week or so, and for the next week or two, I am spending...
stirlingcrossbooks
Jul 13, 20211 min read
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Giving thanks.....
This week, I have done a number of things for people because I love them. Because it is the right thing to do. Because I can. For all...
stirlingcrossbooks
Jun 28, 20211 min read
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It only takes a moment ......
I never stop being amazed at how the Holy Spirit works in my life. Of course, you can go through your day never seeing His presence but...
stirlingcrossbooks
Jun 10, 20211 min read
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Being prepared ......
Take a look at Benny in this photo. He is watering flowers in the rain. He is wearing his mother's hard hat, ready for any emergency. He...
stirlingcrossbooks
Jun 4, 20211 min read
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Hope .....
The other thought I have when I see Benny fishing is hope. Benny has all the gear - with a fishing rod bigger than him! He has the hat,...
stirlingcrossbooks
May 22, 20211 min read
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Fishing .....
That's my grandson, Benny, in the photo. He's become my muse. This picture, for instance, gets me thinking about a lot of things related...
stirlingcrossbooks
May 17, 20211 min read
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