FRIDAY FIVES: WHAT'S 'NEW'...? 9.1.15

Random Friday Five: New by RevGalPal marybethbutler Happy Friday! I announce it as a random Friday Five. But with a theme: NEW. * 1. If you have one, what is your new resolution? *     Not one to make resolutions, the one commitment I have made to myself is to freely choose which books I read and when.  Intentionally avoiding time constraints of meeting review deadlines and commitments of others.  I am choosing to free up my life, avoid self-induced stress [and any other kind if and where possible!], and aim for the most peaceful existence possible. 2. Many folks choose a new word for a year's beginning, as Marci's congregation does with StarWords. Some let their word choose them, like Christine at Abbey of the Arts. Do you have a word for the year? * After my time in the desert this autumn,  I posted an Invitation to discern our 2015 Word as I subscribed to Christine's enotes as well. The Word for 2015 that chose me is 'peace'.  In depth post to follow... * 3. What is your new favorite exclamation/phrase at times of joy or frustration? Not sure I have one.... 4. Do you have a new favourite food, or an old one you are newly enjoying? * * Shortbread !  I enjoyed the few samples at Christmas so entirely, I actually went out to specifically purchase all the ingredients to bake my own - as and when a craving should hit!  and definitely NOT limited to Christmas :) * 5. Finally, in general: what is your new favourite thing?

                  Freedom.  As many of you know, last year was intense on the social justice front including the many prayers requested and received, with the December 1st outcome being dismissal of the perpetrator.  A collective 'sigh' and new sense of my body's  appreciation.  It has begun relaxing since that momentous phone call that allowed me to return to my home.  Yes.  FREEDOM is definitely my new fav thing!!               *
Thanks, Marybeth!  I enjoyed the F5's play.
New Year Blessings to you and yours... and ALL the RevGals! Find more 'NEW' Friday 5s HERE.
Feel free to share yours here in comments!

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BOOK TEASER TUESDAYS + GIVEAWAY: ALONE YET NOT ALONE Ends 10.5.14

 

Book Teaser Tuesday 
at MizB 's from shouldbereading

Anyone can play along! 

• Grab your current read

• Open to a random page

• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! 

(make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

• Share the title + author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to 

their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

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Here's mine ~

"Within moments Barbara heard a terrifying whoop coming  from the direction of the cabin, followed by a gunshot, then an eerie silence..."

* From the novel based on a true story, ALONE YET NOT ALONE, by Tracy Leininger Craven

A miraculous survival. An extraordinary faith. Autumn 1755. Settled in the Blue Mountains of Pennsylvania, deep within America s new frontier, the Leininger family, immigrated from Germany, celebrates the blessings of a beautiful homestead and bountiful harvest and the freedom to work  their own land. Until tragedy strikes with the beginning of the French-Indian War, and the devastating raid known as the Penn s Creek Massacre. The lives of this simple, God-fearing family are forever altered when Barbara and Regina, two young sisters, are carried away by a band of Allegheny warriors. Driven by their faith in God and the powerful bonds of family, Barbara and Regina hold firmly to the belief that they are never alone, even in their darkest hour, and that they will be reunited again.                                                                                                                                - publisher *

About this author

Tracy Leininger Craven loves history and the stories of those who have left an indelible impression on our America's heritage. She is also inspired by the testimony of God's faithfulness through seemingly impossible circumstances. Her stories of real people come alive and serve to inspire a new generation of readers. *

* GIVEAWAY *

One copy of this extraordinary YA story to be won! Special movie edition copy with 8 pages of colour photos from the making of the movie.

Author, Tracy Leininger Craven,
is a descendent
of the main characters of this real life story. * Winner to be announced

Mother's Day, May 11th.

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{Watch for the Movie release June 13th} * One entry to Win *Extra options at your choice * a Rafflecopter giveaway *

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source * Self-rejection is the greatest enemy of the spiritual life because it contradicts the sacred voice that calls us the  "Beloved" - Brennan Manning *

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thursday thoughts...on remembrance

today is Canadian Remembrance Day ~

More than 1.1 million Canadians served in the armed forces in the Second World War.

Of these, 42,042 members of the Canadian Armed Forces gave their lives, and another 55,000 were wounded,

a heavy price to pay for such a small young nation..

what gratitude is owed by so many for the freedoms enjoyed daily. 

it was difficult to choose which clips to post. 

i was crying with many as the reality of the sacrifices made struck deeply. 

this first one impressed me with the number of women pictured in their wartime roles. 

the following two are current high school students' reactions to interviews and honour of

 Canadian World War II heroes celebrated in the Netherlands. 

current responses that inspirit with the viewing. 

thankyou for taking two minutes of silence to honour those who've bought our life freedoms with their own lives...

remembering Uncles Bjorn, Lorne, and Arn.. thank you

Rest in Peace

trust...

i've been experiencing interesting days of discovery, since returning from the mission, to find doves - otherwise not so attractively known as pigeons - had moved into the available space of my 10th floor balcony.  In my naivete, at the time, i didn't remove the 2 eggs in the nest.  In the intervening time, that naivete has been completely

replaced with worldly wisdom regarding dove eggs and nests.  i have already removed a further two within this past month without remorse.  but by allowing those first 2 eggs the opportunity to hatch, i have gained some amazing opportunities myself. 

i have enjoyed the upclose views of the little hatchlings in their wet yellow feathers.  watched those yellow feathers be filled in with the deep charcoals, greys and softest white down.  and just now seeing the beginnings of the translucent plum and green around the neck.  i've seen them go from cowering against the tyndal stone of the wall to hesitantly venturing into the open.  then in these past couple days, they've  begun to test their wings.  hopping from one foot to another fluttering every God given feather as they try to gain lift.  and finally, though barely reaching it, yet still they have - flown to the rail along the balcony's edge.  there they perch with claws struggling to keep their unsteady hold before they turn back around to try a wobbly flutter to the comfort of solid ground - balcony in this case.  almost big enough but not quite ready for freedom's flight. 

fascinating.  it's my daily exploration.  where are the babies?  what are they doing?  then stepping in to chase off offending larger doves that are interfering with the babies nest area.  both for the sake of the babies and preventing any further babies!  two has been enough of a nature lesson, thank you so much.

but it has had value also in recognizing the nature and necessity of process.  from the idea in the egg to the current stage of development has taken weeks.   nothing happened over nite.  yet the parents continue to hover over them, overseeing their every attempt and encouraging them in it.  they do this grasping thing with their beak on the young one's beak to pull them out further into the open.  then they flutter up onto the rail and soon the young one does too.  leading by example.  maybe that's where it comes from!  successfully too.  participating in that leading.

i don't know how much longer til the big leap off the rail, but i do know it will be in the fullness of time.  as with every advance in this development process.  as with all things when we allow H Sp to lead.  when H Sp is allowed to lead, things develop on and in time.  God knows ends from very beginnings.  and knows how to bring things to fulfillment.  initiating then fully participating in the process. 

the question is, are we willing to wait?  

are we willing to trust?