Waiting

"Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes." Psalm 37:7

I came across this verse a couple of weeks ago and it gave me a heart check - you know that piercing in your heart when truth strikes you? Luckily I am not experiencing an evil man who is prospering, but this verse still rings true for me. I notice anxiety creeps in when it seems that I'm being left behind. I start to fret. This verse states to rest and to wait. For whom?...the Lord.

I read a story the other day which described waiting:
"The waiting room, a land where time seemingly stands still. It is a place where life is put on hold. In my doctor’s office, it feels like hours have passed, and yet when I look at my watch, it’s been only 20 minutes. When we are in the waiting room, it seems as if progress has come to a screeching halt. "

Waiting seems to be a recent theme in my life and those close to me. People are waiting for doctor's appointments, test results and wisdom to know the next steps for their future. A couple of weeks ago now, I was wisely counselled to wait for God's timing. At that time I was trying to complete the ratings I still needed for the MAF technical evaluation. My dear grandma and I had a good talk one evening and she voiced what I was too afraid to accept. I needed to wait and postpone the evaluations until later on this year. Since making & accepting that decision, I have peace.

"The ability to wait on the Lord stems from being confident and focused on who God is and in what God is doing. It means confidence in God’s person: confidence in His wisdom, love, timing, understanding of our situation and that of the world. It means knowing and trusting in God’s principles, promises, purposes, and power."

Waiting is difficult especially when we are facing unknowns. Pray with me - that in these times as we sit in the waiting room, we shall expectantly look for Him to come and lead us amidst our perplexity.

Mail

Well, MAF has reviewed my references and have approved me up to this point. Praise the Lord!
I am now officially on the Assessment Stage. So, in a few days time I should receive a package in the mail from the Psychologist to start the first set of tests. I'm hoping it shouldn't take too long to fill out! I am excited that things are still moving ahead.
Thank you for praying with me so far :)

The Tortoise & The Hare

Hi Friends :)

When I was in Grade 5, my Mom (who was a full-time elementary school teacher) went back to University to complete a Bachelor's degree part-time. She would teach all day, do her prep work for her class, be active with my dad & us kids, be involved at church and take evening classes. I have no idea how on earth she did this. Seriously. She ended up graduating with honors.

In one of my latest posts, I expressed that the next step for me was to acquire the Multi-IFR Rating. I will be honest with you, I am finding it a challenge to possess the concentration to study after working an 8-10hr day. I come home and I'm done. I need your help - I need prayer. I need stamina & concentration if I am to finish this task in a timely manner.

You know the story about the tortoise and the hare?
I am the tortoise - slow & steady. Ask anyone who has climbed a mountain with me :)
My energy levels require me to run like a tortoise - to pace myself. This is a lesson I revisit often. I find it tricky though when there are many large things to accomplish in a relatively short amount of time.

The verse that came to mind today was found in Hebrews 12:1~
"Let us run with endurance the race God has set before us."

It reminds me that it is not a sprint. Sprinters cannot run long distances well. If this verse uses the word endurance, then we can infer that the race is not 50m. It requires us to set a pace in such a way that it does not leave us wheezing after 30 minutes.

I realize that my current pace is not working. Please pray for wisdom to know how to adjust my schedule so there are more optimum studying times.

Thanks friends~

A wintery morning

A few shots of my view this morning~

Ready for take off.

The Red Deer River to the east~

Early morning mist~

The Canadian Rocky Mountains~

Snow Tide

Oh friends, if you only saw the prairies this morning from the air. They were gorgeous! All the fields are covered in snow and the wind was blowing across the surface making shadows of waves. It is similar in the summer time, one can see the grass and wheat blow and it looks like water as it ripples through the fields. LOVE it! Tomorrow I will bring my camera along to try to capture it for you all. Stay tuned for pictures:)

*Enjoy the View*

You know how people figuratively and/or spiritually refer to being on the mountain tops and in the valleys?

Well, I want to encourage you all to take the time to CELEBRATE when you reach the top of the mountain. I know when I physically climb a mountain (I hear those giggles) - I take the time to cheer, have a snack, take some pictures, and sit a while. I know that eventually I'll have to walk the valley again, but for now, I'll enjoy the view:)

Green Light!!

Hi friends:)

I just came out of the MAF meeting! The selection committee has met and I've been given the GREENLIGHT to proceed! Praise the Lord! I am SO excited!

So the next step in the process is to send in 6 references and complete another piece of the application. Once those are in, I move on to the psychological and medical assessments. In the meantime, I will be working on acquiring the multi engine instrument rating and Class 2 Instructor Rating. First on the list is the Class 2 Instructor Rating which allows me to supervise Class 4 Instructors. It requires a written exam and a flight test. I'm not sure if I've shared this yet, but I absolutely love instructing and building one-on-one relationships and so if there is an opportunity to be a part of national flight training, I want to be prepared for it.
After that is completed, I will focus my efforts on the multi instrument rating.
Oh friends, I am thrilled that the Lord is answering our prayers and things are moving positively forward!

Please thank Him for the way He is working!
I ask for continued discernment and that I would be sensitive to His leading.

Yay!!! I can't wait to see what He has in store for all of us:) Can you tell I'm excited???

~April