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...
top of page
Search
stirlingcrossbooks
- Apr 22, 2022
- 2 min
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...
12 views0 comments
stirlingcrossbooks
- Mar 11, 2022
- 1 min
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...
10 views0 comments
stirlingcrossbooks
- Feb 4, 2022
- 1 min
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,...
8 views0 comments
stirlingcrossbooks
- Jan 17, 2022
- 1 min
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...
21 views0 comments
stirlingcrossbooks
- Jan 3, 2022
- 1 min
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...
9 views0 comments
stirlingcrossbooks
- Dec 21, 2021
- 2 min
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...
15 views0 comments
stirlingcrossbooks
- Nov 28, 2021
- 1 min
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...
10 views0 comments
stirlingcrossbooks
- Nov 24, 2021
- 1 min
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...
11 views0 comments
stirlingcrossbooks
- Nov 1, 2021
- 2 min
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...
4 views0 comments
stirlingcrossbooks
- Oct 13, 2021
- 2 min
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...
3 views0 comments
stirlingcrossbooks
- Sep 24, 2021
- 2 min
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!"...
5 views0 comments
stirlingcrossbooks
- Sep 6, 2021
- 1 min
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...
9 views0 comments
stirlingcrossbooks
- Aug 5, 2021
- 1 min
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...
7 views0 comments
stirlingcrossbooks
- Jul 13, 2021
- 1 min
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...
6 views0 comments
stirlingcrossbooks
- Jun 28, 2021
- 1 min
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...
9 views2 comments
stirlingcrossbooks
- Jun 10, 2021
- 1 min
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...
3 views0 comments
stirlingcrossbooks
- Jun 4, 2021
- 1 min
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...
10 views0 comments
stirlingcrossbooks
- May 22, 2021
- 1 min
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,...
6 views0 comments
stirlingcrossbooks
- May 17, 2021
- 1 min
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...
7 views0 comments
bottom of page