Be ‘Knowing’ You Are BELOVED.

November 2, 2014 Be Enough Leave a comment

Aren’t you, like me, hoping that some person, thing or event will come along to give you the final feeling of inner well-being you desire? Don’t you often hope: “May this book, idea, course, trip, job, country, or relationship fulfill my deepest desire.” But as long as you’re waiting for that mysterious moment you will go on running helter-skelter, always anxious and restless, always lustful and angry, never fully satisfied. You know that this is the compulsiveness that keeps us going and busy, but at the same time makes us wonder whether we are getting anywhere in the long run. This is the way to spiritual exhaustion and burned out. This is the way to spiritual death.

Well, you and I don’t have to kill ourselves. We are the Beloved. We are intimately loved long before her parents, teachers, spouses, children and friends loved or wounded us. That’s the truth of our lives. That’s the truth I want you to claim for yourself. That’s the truth spoken by the voice that says, “You are my Beloved.”

These beautiful words are from the book called ‘Life of the Beloved’ by Henri JM Nouwen. This is an author that my counselor recommended that I begin reading. His books have tremendously blessed me. And today my prayer for myself, my dear family, my friends and every person that reads these words today would know that they are God’s Beloved.

Uniquely created.

With individual DNA.

Distinct fingerprints.

Exclusive ancestry.

Chosen by God.

Yes.

You.

Me.

All creation shouts His name.

May this fall season encourage us all to see with our hearts, minds, bodies and spirits that we are uniquely His BELOVED.

Boys, Family, God

Be Halloweening

November 1, 2014 Be Enough 3 Comments

I am sure if I looked into the history of Halloween or asked one of my non-Halloween-going friends, we may not participate in October 31st activities. But we do and we do it well!
Decorating the front of the house for trick or treaters.

Getting together with beloved friends to carve pumpkins.

Creating costumes that express themselves and empower our boys. Taking snacks to school to share with classmates during the Halloween party. (This year it was watermelon cutouts.)

Going door-to-door to meet our neighbours and share a story or two. Giving out chips and chocolates to each person who comes to our door.

Looking at photos of our cousins who dressed up.

Celebrating relationships.

Allowing Uniqueness.

Being a part of Community.

Accepting Neighbours.

Treasuring Friendship.

Loving our Family.
Pouring out.

Pouring into our boys.

Building roots.

Going deeper.

Eating lots of mini chocolate bars.

Witnessing one of the most incredible sunsets I have seen in awhile.

Glory!

God gets all our praise for this night and the people who surrounded us this Halloween!

Family

Be Voting!

October 31, 2014 Be Enough Leave a comment

Election time is in the air.

Signs flutter from the middle of people’s lawns.

Debates begin.

Advertisements.

I’m trying to grab the names that matter.

So I know who to X!

Take out your calendar.

Write down: Saturday, November 15th!

Take your kids.

Drive an elderly neighbour.

Vote.

WE ARE THE GOVERNMENT!

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If you are in Prince George, you could vote for one of my dad’s “Salty” friends. You first met him here, he’s in the first photo with lovely Gayle. Bryan Mix or Mixey as my dad fondly calls him!

Here is Mixey getting interviewed on the radio!

Email Bryan Mix and let him know that you saw him on my blog. hee hee. bbmix@telus.net

and here is his website: www.bryanmix.ca

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Here are his stats on what he did before he decided to represent the people of PG! He has been a busy guy! I can see why my dad and Mixey are such salty friends. Blessings to you Bryan!

Qualifications and Experience

Chartered Professional Accountant CPA-‐CGA) Ret.

24 Years SD 57 Secretary Treasurer

Past President BCASBO (BC Assoc. School Business Officials).

Director PEBT (Public Education Benefit Trust)

Founding Director BCPSEA (BC Public Schools Employers’ Assoc.)

Community Involvement Director 2015 Canada Winter Games Director AIMHI (Prince George Association for Community Living)

10 year Co-‐Chair Community Foundation Annual Two Ball Golf Tournament (FARR/WIC)

Former:Director Family YMCA of Northern British Columbia

President Prince George Minor Hockey

President Prince George Spruce

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Be Deserving Nothing

October 28, 2014 Be Enough 3 Comments

There is a sense of entitlement that is pervasive in our Western World.

“I deserve _____________________!”

There is a sense of entitlement that runs in my mind.

“I deserve this cookie/bag of chips/mouthful of nuts because I worked hard today/am tired/or just because I simply deserve it!”

“I was kind to this person. I deserve to be treated nicely back.”

“My mom was a good person. She deserved better, humane treatment in the hospital.”

“My dad doesn’t deserve to die right now.”

“I did this and that and this and that. I deserve SHIT!”

I have never gotten what I deserve.

From the crap that I choose to put into my mouth, my body still manages to be healthy and function beautifully.

To the words I have thought and said about people, people have shown forgiveness and God has given me grace.

And to the many, many, many times that I have made rash decisions to do one thing or another, God has protected me from myself.

Yup, I definitely have lost my sense of entitlement over the last year.

I especially didn’t deserves this last week we had as a family!

Live concert with two great friends and Sarah McLachlan.

Yes, we had front row seats!

Before the concert, we managed to get front row seats at a restaurant overlooking the lake.

Our boys both were invited to birthday parties with a lovely family we met last year.

We played tennis as a family, with everyone getting a whack at the ball.

We drove mini cars at a Halloween festival. Do you know any boy that doesn’t love mini cars? My heart overflowed with joy watching them.

One of the boys liked going off the road and bumping into the curb. Can you guess who?

Now, this morning, I was fortunate to spend time in Vernon with my dad, doing something that he loves. I don’t deserve this gift of time with him after he suffered a roll-over car accident last week. (Glory to God! He is completely fine! The truck is a write-off though!)

Entitlement.

Gone.

Deserving attitude.

Thrown out.

Filled with gratitude.

Enjoyment.

Freedom.

Owing nothing.

Nothing owed.

God’s provision.

God’s grace.

God’s power.

One. Day. At. A. Time.

Boys, God, Jesus Christ

Be Resonating with Beth Moore

October 27, 2014 Be Enough Leave a comment

Sometimes I read Beth Moore’s daily devotional called “Breaking Free” and the words float on by. Often, I am in the exact same place as I read her word and scripture for the day and I am blown away.

Here was yesterday’s devotional:

I was blown away as we ponder our time together as a family, our life in church, my new job and the ‘shoulds’ we perceive in our life.

May prayer continue to be our priority. I know I could ‘should’ all over myself every day and miss opportunities to truly live!

Glory to God!

Thank you Beth Moore for your depth of insight.

Boys, Parenting

Be Dropping Your Wheels

October 22, 2014 Be Enough 7 Comments

Three years old.

Training wheels in the garage.

Pedal.

Flying on his bike.

Way to go OC!

God, Parenting

Be Having a Pumpkin Party

October 21, 2014 Be Enough 5 Comments

What rituals or traditions do you have, intentional or unintentional?

I love me some traditions!

Yearly activities to look forward to.

Our God, seasons and people to celebrate.

Four years ago we started a pumpkin carving party with some very good friends. We have managed to make it happen every year, even during last autumn’s cancer journey with mom. Here are 2013 photos!

My heart overflows with gratitude for this incredible evening we got to share together carving pumpkins.

Simple fun.

Together.

Memory making.

Creating.

Laughter.

Competition.

Food.

Friendship.

Fun!