Holy Flip

So we got our interview Date.. EEKKK January 16th in Montreal. Booked my plane tickets this morning - Quite the rip off, but it will all be worth it in the end!!

I also have a date for the Church Blessing!!!! February 4th! YEAH!!! I'm so flipping excited!! It will be a GREAT time, and I'm so ready to celebrate with my family & friends all that God has been up to.

Brent Arrives tomorrow... 1 more sleep.

Have You Forgotten Me?

How many times have I asked God that question. How many times have I yelled at Him, begged Him, wondered at Him about His intentions towards me. It's where my brain goes first when situations get hard, when I find myself in a difficult spot. I accuse Him of being far off, of putting me out in the cold, of leaving me abandoned in a corner. For me it comes from my childhood; having a father that would threaten to leave me, and my entire family and never come back. I believe others would do the same, especially God. My fiancee and I came across this passage this morning in our devotions (I love being able to say that- Fiancee) :)

Message - Isaiah 49:14But Zion said, "I don't get it. God has left me.
My Master has forgotten I even exist."
16I'd never forget you—never. Look, I've written your names on the backs of my hands.

NIV - Isaiah 49:14 But Zion said, "The LORD has forsaken me,
the Lord has forgotten me.
16 See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands;

I posted both verses mainly because I think they both have something special to contribute. The first speaks so much of my heart in those hard times. I don't get it. I'm frustrated, and the only conclusion I can come up with is that He has left me, He has forgotten me, and that I am alone in this big world.

The second version speaks of Him engraving us.. not our names, not our pictures, but US on His hands. I write on my hands to remember very important things. I know if I put something on my hand it will be there when I look down and I will never forget what I am trying so hard to keep (an appointment, a person in prayer whatever). It's the same way with God. He values us, keeps us in His thoughts, keeps us on His hand. I love that picture.

So.. I'm not alone, abandoned or forgotten. How could I be? The creator of the universe has me in doodle form on His hands. Very cool!!

It's Snowing!!

Well.. After much anticipation we've had our first "real" snowfall. I love the snow. Went walking last night and was just so stoked that it was so white and clean and beautiful. There is nothing like walking in freshly fallen crunchy snow. Of course it wasn't as much fun when I actually had to clean the car off this morning, with wiper blades frozen to the front windshield. BUT.. I can put up with it. Here's a view from my car this morning. It was a beautiful morning, loads of fresh crisp winter air. I put up my "plastic" on our apartment windows as well last night. It's amazing what plastic and a hair dryer can do to keep out drafts. I love the winter. Can't wait for my honey to come back to PEI so I can show him what "real" winter is like :)