Wedding Anniversary

Today is my sister Cheryl & her husband Yves’ 5 year wedding anniversary.
5 exciting years!

Jessica would be the best person to tell you all about Cheryl and Yves’ courtship because she was still living at home during that time and sharing a room (and bed) with Cheryl. But I was told a few stories. One in particular I am fond of. Yves loves to bike. And on this one day, he was biking with his friend Jean-Philippe and they passed by my sister’s house. Cheryl was giddy telling us about how she had seen him. It was so funny.
And I have to tell you about his proposal (although I can only tell you what they told me because I wasn’t present). Cheryl had a dog named Lady (man we loved her). Yves took Cheryl and Lady for a walk in the woods (hope I am correct here Cheryl, it’s been a few years), and he put the engagement ring on Lady’s collar. Then he told Lady to go see Cheryl. So romantic!!!
And that beautiful dog was part of the wedding, bringing the rings to the altar. It honestly feels like yesterday that they had their wedding reception outside our church in that beautiful white tent.

And how can we omit to mention how God sent them to Africa for 6 months or so. That’s where they found out Cheryl was pregnant! Simon the miracle baby! God protected them and made them see and live amazing things. Just yesterday I was remembering how Yves’ dream had always been to drive a mechanical shovel (those big yellow ones you see on construction sites). Well he got to live that dream in Africa.

And here they are celebrating the 5 years God has given them together and all those amazing things He allowed for them to live. Our prayer is that He will allow them to live many more years of amazing things together!!

Congratulations to you both! I love you!!!

Birthday

Every year, when the 1st of August comes rolling around I become excited at the thought that my birthday is coming up! I love receiving cards and wishes from those I love. Maybe that's because I love giving those things too.

When we were young, mom would really treat us like princesses on our birthday. It was our day, so we got to pick what we wanted to have for supper. It was fabulous. We didn't always do a party, but we always celebrated the special day!

As I grow older, many things change. But the desire to feel like a princess on my birthday hasn't gone away.

And on my special day, I was treated like a princess from those around me. Starting by my husband who showered me with love and attention, and a really nice meal at my favorite restaurant. He even took care of the dogs so I didn't have to come home and clean their mess (they are still too young to hold it in all day). Then there was my mother-in-law, my sister-in-law and my mommy who hurried to call me before I left for work. When I got to work there were a TONE of wishes on my Facebook wall from my friends and buddies. My sister Cheryl, her husband Yves and their son Simon sang happy birthday for me and Simon gave me a kiss through the phone. And my youngest sister Jessica called me at work with her wishes. And I can't forget to mention the lovely surprise from my colleagues.

I had a wonderful day, thanks to all of the wonderful people God placed in my life.

Being Thankful

For the last little while (well maybe I should say for most of my life), I have been unhappy with my life situation.

When I was single, I wanted to get married.
When I had a house, I wanted a bigger one, a different one.
When I have curly hair, I want it straight.
When I got married, I wanted to have kids.

You get the picture. I am unable to be thankful for where I am at this specific moment in my life.

Then this past Sunday, our new pastor spoke to us using the book of Numbers. The message was very encouraging, but I stuck on one particular thing (I am paraphrasing): Our current blessings are what God is giving us at the moment. He won't give us other blessings because it isn't the right time for them.
And it's true. I am blessed beyond mesure at the moment and I am passing by those blessings because I want something else. What am I telling God when I am not thankful for what He has given me at this very moment?

And maybe God will never give me those blessings that I am asking for. But He will bless me. Because that is the loving Father that we have.

La vie, c'est un voyage

La vie c’est un voyage, un voyage intéressant
Mais il faut bien de courage, quand soudain souffle le vent

Ref :
Seigneur, Oh! Donne-moi la force
La force d’aller jusqu’au bout
Seigneur, Oh! Donne-moi la force
La force de rester debout

La vie c’est un voyage, que font aussi mes ami(e)s
Mais il faut bien de courage, quand ont est plein de soucies

Ref :

La vie c’est un voyage, parfois toute seule en chemin
Mais je suis plein de courage, quand Jésus me tiens la main

Ref :


C’est drôle, mais je crois que mon cœur me dit que j’ai hâte de retourner chanter avec les enfants le dimanche matin, car ce chant en est un que je chante avec eux, et il m’est venu à l’esprit ce matin! :)
J’aime beaucoup les paroles. C’est vrai que la vie nous fait passer par plein de défis, d’obstacles et nous voyons vraiment plein de choses, drôle et pas drôle du tout. Mais nous pouvons être remplis de courage car Jésus est avec nous, et Il est plus grand que tout ce que nous verrons dans cette vie!
Quel réconfort!

Je Lui rends gloire de ne jamais m’avoir abandonné et de me soutenir encore aujourd’hui. Il prend bien soin de moi et de ceux que j’aime!