A New Chapter

When the very existence of the one you love dims Yet your heart still beats to the rhythm of it’s drum When the memory has faded into mere oblivion Who do you become Strong, perplexed, alone, or choose to obtain love once more To become vulnerable To choose chance Taking a risk All for the sake of Un-relentless, unwavering love 

My journey began January 2017 as I entered the doors of Conestoga College as a Pre-Health student! This was a whole new scene for me as it was the first time I had ever attended a public school, full time! This is a little bit of an embarrassing confession! Yes, I was home schooled all throughout elementary school and did high school through correspondence.  I was nervous and excited as I knew this would stretch me, mentally and emotionally!  Within the first week cliques were formed and my group, definitely took over the classroom! It didn't take long to know who was there to get a good mark. I met a lot of really cool people, and fell in "love" with college life! I loved going to classes and I loved learning! Not too long into my studies did I find out that the next few years were going to look very different then initially thought. Funny how life works sometimes. Throws a wrench in things, only to see that plan B was in fact the BETTER plan. I (along wit...

As many of us wake up this morning our thoughts will be focused on the one we love. The hype of making sure we get the prettiest roses, taking our sweetheart to the most exquisite restaurant, and making sure the most delicate chocolate is bought, is such a ‘special’ part of today. For others of us it’s a day where we should look for those who do not have someone to buy them roses or their favourite chocolate; show them a little of His love. For some all they need is a hug! My challenge to you – who will you bless!? Still for some of us when this day comes we try and bury ourselves in our work or studies to try and keep our minds off the real purpose in Valentines Day. However, this past week as I was thinking about the 14 th I was challenged by my readings. I am not trying to negate the fact that this is a hard day for many of us singles. However, it can also be a super special time for us, if we embrace it as such. Our true lover, the one who willingly gave His life for us is begg...

 One Sunday afternoon I brought these adorables back to the farm for some fishing! It's all I could do to get them to stop!                                     Hudson wanted to keep catching them, didn't think that it mattered if we couldn't eat them all! 

Clarke and Lindsay July 3rd, 2016 They asked if my mom and I would decorate the reception for them - it was really fun working with my mom on this project. I was so blessed by the celebration of these two lovely people coming together - it's exciting to watch as God works and moves on their behalf - they're going to be a dynamite team!  The center pieces pre-lit:) Lindsay had a beautiful rustic theme going! She got her flowers done by a lady in Ayr that has just opened her shop. They were so pretty!  The seating plan  Head table - I purchased the pillar set and have been able to use them in a few different weddings I've done in the past couple years! It's been fun fitting them into many different venues, making them fit the desired decor theme of each bride.  Clarke and Linds had an outdoor wedding - sadly i didn't get any other pictures as there was a ton of people to catch up with! This was the pond beside the ceremony location!  Thei...

Love how well these two get along    I got these t-shirts for the boys at the beginning of the summer, and they completely wore them out! Every morning they'd wake up and ask for their tractor t-shirts!                                  Trip to the market to get strawberries - then we made oodles of jam -The best jam this side of the southern border!  Beach days are definitely the highlight of our summer days! I wanted to take the boys once before the girls got out of school! We all had a great time!  They spent hours collecting water and dumping it into the holes they had dug in the sand!  A few times I thought they were going to fall asleep like this - they loved being buried in the sand! And hip-hip horray! The last day of school finally arrived! We made cupcakes for our classmates and took each of our teachers maple syrup that the girls had ...

 Brad set up an challenge course that four teams had to complete racing the clock for first place! A lot of competitive leaders!                                  Potato Sack Race  Plank Walk   My super buddy and I monitoring the watermelon challenge!  Leaders pumping up their team!