Autumn is a beautiful season. It's my favourite! All the leaves turn from a blanket green to vibrant colours of yellow, orange, and crimson red. There's a crisp freshness in the air and it's the only time I have noticed that you can SMELL the leaves. It's a beautiful season, but it is a season of change. Did you ever realize that before? I don't think I consciously thought about it until today. These leaves abandon their uniform colour to transform into something new. Each tree changes at different times, often circulating through a variety of colours until they finally rest on one. We have a tree on my parent's front lawn that is always the last tree on our street to change. Sometimes it is still green in November... but eventually it does change to yellow in time before winter really arrives.
Change is something I battle with. I work in an environment where change is normal. The plans I make for each day will inevitably change and that's ok as I've learned to expect that. I tell my students that the plan they have prepared for a flight will change and all they can do is recognize the discrepancies and correct as they go.
Have you noticed when you go for a walk in September that you can feel the change in the weather? You know the season is about to change. You start to dig out your woolly sweaters and maybe even mittens for the Albertans...but you can sense it. I am in that place. I can feel that change is around the corner. I have some key decisions to make during this time that require wisdom and guidance. I am looking for people - friends - who are willing to join me as I ask the Lord - who does not change - for His plan and purposes. Will you join me in prayer during this season?
"If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." James 1:5
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Ah... the beginning
Most have you have known me for a long time and have patiently listened to my stories as my days unfold. So many of you live far away and I created this blog so you guys can still hear my random stories and see what my daily life is looking like. For those of you who are new, I'll catch you up briefly!
I am currently living in Three Hills Alberta. It's a small town of 3000 people where everyone knows everybody and you can literally go over to your neighbour's house for a cup of sugar. It snows once a month here - in fact just yesterday we had snow that accumulated to 3 inches - it usually stays a day and melts. We are close enough to the mountains that we experience the warm chinooks in the dead of winter.
I reside in a small square house in a little cul de sac shared by my good friend. I have a wee garden on the go and waiting for the frost warnings to cease before I plant them in the ground.
My place of work is 3 km away. I get to teach people how to fly. It's my most favourite job yet!
If the opportunity arises, I hope one day I can continue to serve Jesus overseas and use my flying & teaching skills to help people in remote communities.
So now the scene has been set, tune in for some stories along my way!
I am currently living in Three Hills Alberta. It's a small town of 3000 people where everyone knows everybody and you can literally go over to your neighbour's house for a cup of sugar. It snows once a month here - in fact just yesterday we had snow that accumulated to 3 inches - it usually stays a day and melts. We are close enough to the mountains that we experience the warm chinooks in the dead of winter.
I reside in a small square house in a little cul de sac shared by my good friend. I have a wee garden on the go and waiting for the frost warnings to cease before I plant them in the ground.
My place of work is 3 km away. I get to teach people how to fly. It's my most favourite job yet!
If the opportunity arises, I hope one day I can continue to serve Jesus overseas and use my flying & teaching skills to help people in remote communities.
So now the scene has been set, tune in for some stories along my way!