Lost In the Prairies.....Found by God: sacred in ordinary

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Monday, June 20, 2011

Twilight Revisted

9:00 PM | Posted by Michelle | Edit Post

When I first started blogging a took part in a meme that talked about searching for the sacred in the ordinary. This is something that I have missed and I may just have to start doing this again. It brought me such joy to find God in the little things that seem mundane.

I originally posted the following post in November of 2009. It is one of favourite because I caught a glimpse of God.

I am tempted to search for the extraordinary. I catch myself longing for the incredible. I fight the urge to notice the spectacular. In doing so, I risk missing the most extraordinary, incredible and spectacular of all... the sacred in the ordinary.

My Moment....

Normally by this time of year we are already covered in a layer of snow and hitting highs of -10 C. However, November has been quite warm. The lowest it has been is -6 C. This Tuesday we were breaking records. It reached 13 C. However, I didn't get to enjoy it as my daughter was off school that day due to a cold. It was the second day she was home and by dinner Tuesday I was feeling a little stir crazy.

I have my life pretty scheduled and am usually on the go or having someone over. Due to 'Coles cold, I was home for two days. Around 4:30 pm I went upstairs and started getting dinner ready and was having a pity party for myself. On the radio they kept talking about the beautiful sunset we were having. After hearing about this for 15 minutes, I finally went to our front window and looked out. It was like the sky was on fire. It was amazing. I ran and got my camera and prayed I could capture the beauty before my eyes. I was reminded that God is with us in all our moods. When we're feeling a little sorry for ourselves, he ignites a fire within us and gets us going, bringing us joy in the simple things, like a sunset.

This was the view outside my door.

I'm linking up with Jen and the other Soli Deo Gloria Sisters today.

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Saturday, December 12, 2009

Sacred in the Ordinary - Reading

8:00 AM | Posted by Michelle | Edit Post

I am tempted to search for the extraordinary. I catch myself longing for the incredible. I fight the urge to notice the spectacular. In doing so, I risk missing the most extraordinary, incredible and spectacular of all... the sacred in the ordinary.

My Moment...

This week I had a cookies exchange with my friends. I was stressing because I hadn't finished cooking the appies before everyone showed up. I really didn't get to visit with people because I was busy cooking, dealing with kids and making coffee ....Andrea!

In the middle of the confusion Thomas wanted me to read to him. Just sit down and look at his picture book with him. I didn't have time (or felt I didn't have time). Finally exasperated I sat down with him and looked at his book with him. That's all he wanted time with Mom. Time to sit on my lap in the middle of confusion and relax. RELAX! That's what God wants us to do too. To sit down and relax in His lap with His book.

Relax!

Now go write your Sacred in the Ordinary at My Quite Corner.

PS: Thank you Andrea for taking over when Samuel needed me a few minutes later. You are the toddler whisperer!

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Saturday, December 5, 2009

Sacred in the Ordinary - Hoar Frost

8:00 AM | Posted by Michelle | Edit Post

We have had an amazing November. It was beautiful and warm. We usually have snow mid November but we really had nothing. The kids wore runners and lighter winter jackets all month. Gloves and toques were optional. However, December has brought us winter weather. We finally have a small skift of snow. The temperature has dropped from highs of 8 C to -18 C within 7 days. What a difference. However, the one part of winter that I enjoy about living in the prairies is the hoar frost. I love the way it looks. Everything is covered with a thick frost. It makes everything pretty, including the storage center across the street from my house. It reminds of how Jesus covers us with His grace and love making us shiny and new before God.

I however didn't get a picture but have found one on the net that looks similar to what I saw this morning.

Now go to My Quiet Corner and record your Sacred in the Ordinary.

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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Sacred in the Ordinary - Twilight

8:00 AM | Posted by Michelle | Edit Post

Normally by this time of year we are already covered in a layer of snow and hitting highs of -10 C. However, November has been quite warm. The lowest it has been is -6 C. This Tuesday we were breaking records. It reached 13 C. However, I didn't get to enjoy it as my daughter was off school that day due to a cold. It was the second day she was home and by dinner Tuesday I was feeling a little stir crazy.

I have my life pretty scheduled and am usually on the go or having someone over. Due to 'Coles cold, I was home for two days. Around 4:30 pm I went upstairs and started getting dinner ready and was having a pity party for myself. On the radio they kept talking about the beautiful sunset we were having. After hearing about this for 15 minutes, I finally went to our front window and looked out. It was like the sky was on fire. It was amazing. I ran and got my camera and prayed I could capture the beauty before my eyes. I was reminded that God is with us in all our moods. When we're feeling a little sorry for ourselves, he ignites a fire within us and gets us going, bringing us joy in the simple things, like a sunset.

This was the view outside my door.

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Saturday, November 14, 2009

Sacred in the Ordinary - First Tooth

9:39 PM | Posted by Michelle | Edit Post

My little guy turned 8 months today and two days ago he finally cut his first tooth. I was very excited as it has been something we have been waiting for for awhile (lots of miserable days). Something so simple, so painful and yet so profound. Another check in his chart; another moment to remember; and another step away from me.

We are given these gifts from God to prepare them for the world, but we just want to hold onto them and keep them little. Yet, they continue to grow and we continue to be amazed by their achievements no matter how large or little, like a first tooth.

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Sunday, November 8, 2009

Sacred in the Ordinary - The Princess

9:15 PM | Posted by Michelle | Edit Post

Last week my daughter went Trick-R-Treating as Belle from Beauty and the Beast. My Grandmother made the costume. To many it may have been a simple costume, but it was made with love for Our Princess. My grandmother painstakingly dealt with the Tulle (those of you who sew will know how difficult that is). She even lined the inside of the dress.

One of our friends exclaimed that the dress was good enough to wear to a wedding. When I mentioned this to my Grandmother, she informed me that "Nothing was too good for her Granddaughter!" I felt the love and pride in her voice and not in regards to the costume, but in that little girl who is truly a "Princess" in our eyes.

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