Ma & Pa's Nest

TO GOD BE THE GLORY, "GREAT" THINGS HE HAS DONE"

2009-11-24T18:43:00.000-08:00

I am totally amazed at how GOD can transform lives and orchestrate events. It is mind boggling. Sunday morning, our church had the privelege of having Bob Beasely (Words From the Heart" - Back to the Bible) with us. He shared his testimony during Sunday School, and told us a story about his being adopted, and eventually meeting his birth mother. How God intervened in so many ways.
We also had the privelege of meat canning for MCC in Winkler last week for 2 days. We had a great time with my brother and sister-in-law, and worked hard, shoveling meat (Pork) washing, rinsing, drying, labeling and packing 2 lb. cans of meat. This meat gets sent to poverty stricken countries., and provides much needed nutrition for a family. Our cans were going to Korea. A challenge for anyone who would like to serve and make a difference. Check out MCC or MDS or many other christian orginizations. They all have oportunities for service.
And one more note" TODAY, I jumped into the deep end, all on my own. "WHAT A RUSH" Never in my 56 years, have i jumped into the water. GOD is giving me more and more confidence each week. I am learning to love the water.

Thank you Noah, for being such an inspiration to me. You have inspired me to reach new heights, "I can do ALL things through Christ who gives me strength"

STEP INTO THE WATER!!!!!!!

2009-11-10T17:21:00.000-08:00

Today, I was reminded once again, who carries me through and who holds me up, when the water is deep. That`s right, I went for my 3rd lesson this morning, and I floated the whole length of the pool (WITHOUT A FLOATATION DEVICE) I also treaded water in the deep end, although I did swallow half the pool, but I was able to bob under water, until I touched bottom, and then float on my back, and then tread water. This is HUGH for me. Never in my life, have I gone in the deep end. Thank you so much Courtney for your patience, and assistance. I just need more CONFIDENCE. Just this morning in Hebrews I read about confidence, and was reminded again, that with GOD, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.
I am thrilled that He would give the determination to do somethng I have always wanted to do.

FOR ALL ETERNITY

2009-10-29T18:40:00.000-07:00

It is 3 months ago today, that our Noah went home to be with Jesus. 3 Months, and yet it seems like only yesterday. I have often pondered and wondered about the "WAYS" of God. How he brings so many healthy children into the world, and yet every now and then he allows a child to be born, that in the eyes of the world is"abnormal".

WHAT IS NORMAL ANYWAY???

GOD IS "ALWAYS" GOOD.

My mind sometimes struggles with that fact, but because GOD lives in me, I know by faith, that He is always good. This world is NOT my home. This body I live in is growing older everyday. This isn't where I was meant to live. I am being renewed each day, and I live in preparation for eternity. I long to be home, where the imperfect is made perfect, where tears and sorrows are no more. Where I will join Noah and Levi, and Martha, and all of those who have died in the Lord. Noah's life and his death make me long for home, where I will be with Jesus"for all eternity"

AND GOD WILL WIPE EVERY TEAR FROM THEIR EYES, AND THERE WILL BE NO MORE MOURNING OR CRYING OR PAIN......REVELATION 21:4

F.E.A.R.

2009-10-28T07:08:00.000-07:00

"GOD HAS NOT GIVEN US THE SPIRIT OF FEAR, BUT OF POWER AND

LOVE AND A SOUND MIND" 2 TIMOTHY 1:7

That has really spoken to me lately. That the fear that I feel at times, comes directly from the enemy, and because JESUS has given me the authority and the power to overcome the enemy, I can tell Satan to BE

GONE. Since I was a small girl, I always wished that I knew how to swim. I remember going to the beach with friends, and not going in the water, because of fear. Well, about 20 years ago, I took a few lessons, and learned to float on my front and my back, but NOT in the deep water, so this year, in January I decided to take some swimming lessons. Well, after procrastinating, I finally decided to sign up. After encouragement from Grant to take private lessons, I called the Y in Brandon, and yesterday I had my first lesson. I was amazed at myself. I had prayed in the morning that I would sense God's peace. I was totally relaxed, and learned to tread water for the first time. Although that still needs a great deal of work. I am convinced that there is nothing a person cannot do, if GOD is in it. So, next week, I hit the deep water, with a floater that is. My desire is to eventually swim a lap. Thank you Courteny for your encouragement.

Thanksgiving

2009-10-14T07:46:00.000-07:00

Once again, Thanksgiving has come and gone. I haven't posted for over a year, and decided to offer some words of wisdom to those of you who think I might have any wisdom, that is worth reading about. Since my last post, we have been blessed with another grandson, Silas Paul, born March 28th. He has quite the name to live up to. But, we also lost a grandson. Noah Grant John Loewen went home to be with Jesus on July 29th of this year. He leaves an ache in our hearts, and such an emptiness for his family, but we know where he is. Safe and sound with Jesus, able to walk, EAT, play and run with his cousin Levi. I know that they are busy exploring heaven together. God often gives me pictures of how they are enjoying one another, and also our other loved ones who are there. Heaven is looking better to me all the time.

I am realizing more and more in my life, how it is so important to have an"ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE"...Life can change so suddenly, when we least expect it. People hurt us, abandon us, and those we love sometimes die, and we are left grasping for stability. Our GOD is stable. His Word tells us that He is our solid rock, and with him we are unsinkable. Thank Him today, in the midst of your storm. CHOOSE to walk in an attitude of gratitude.

GIVE THANKS

2008-10-10T06:29:00.000-07:00

Here we are, going into Thanksgiving weekend. Just last Sunday our pastor challenged us to live with a thankful attitude. What a difference it makes. We have so much to be thankful for this year. we sold our buisness, we have wonderful children, who are all serving the Lord, and 11 beautiful grandkids, who bring us so much delight, and one on the way. We are so thankful for our little buddy, Noah, who has spent more time at home this year, than in hospital. He turned 3, and that is a hugh accomplishment for him. We thank God for our health, for our marriage, for extende family, for friends, for church, and for a free country. We thank him that we can worship him freely, without fear, and we are so very thankful we can place our trust in him, when the world around us seems to be falling apart. HE is our security, and HE is our hope for the future.
PRAISE THE LORD, OH MY SOUL
ALL MY INMOST BEING
PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME
PRAISE THE LORD,OH MY SOUL
AND FOR GET NOT ALL HIS BENEFITS.......

Psalm 103:1 & 2

AN MP "WHAT???????

2008-09-30T18:39:00.000-07:00

I used to think an MP was a member of Parliment, but that was before technology. Last week, Erin and I went shopping for an MP3 player. Yes, that's right. I thought it was high time I got "with it". My old cassette player just didn't cut it anymore. I am very blessed to have smart kids who look after me, so son-in-law, Steve, bless his heart, showed me how to "drag, and drop" songs into this little stick. He had a lot of songs on his computer, so I said, "Well, I like your music, so just put all your stuff on mine", which he did. I think about 40 songs. Well, this little stick has room for 450 songs. I would have to walk to Timbucktoo to listen to that many songs. Well, needless to say, I brought it home, and tried to do everything Steve had told me, but alas, it all looked like greek to me. Anyway, I am thrilled with these songs that I have, and I should be seeing Steve soon, so hopefully he has a few more he can give me. Oh the joys of learning new things, at my age. As we get older, we need to keep our minds "SHARP" So. I will keep pressing on, and maybe I will figure it out in the end. The Bible says that God knows how slow we can be at times, but He loves us anyway. I have learned the best way to stay"SHARP" is to stay close to the Savior, to read His Word, to grow, and never stop growing. I may never know how to load my MP3 player, but that's okay. Someday it won't really matter. Oh, by the way, I love the music, and it is awesome to worship and walk at the same time.

GOD'S GLORY

2008-09-23T10:44:00.000-07:00

FALL!!! I think it is the most beautiful time of year. As we wind down, from the busyness of summer, spending time with family, grandkids, gardening and harvest, we also see nature begin to wind down. To live in the Prairies is truly a gift from our heavenly Father. He blesses us here in Manitoba with 4 distinct seasons, and I enjoy them all. Just as the earth needs to rest, we need to as well. When we rush about our daily lives, Jesus is calling us to rest. To STOP and bask in the beauty and the wonder of his marvelous love. To be still, so we can hear his voice, and to walk in truth and obedience. I have learned that eveen in the chaos of our lives, we can leave it all in his hands, let go and "REST".

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest, Take my yoke upon you, and LEARN from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you WILL FIND `REST`for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

Matthew 11:28-30

God is Faithful

2008-06-08T18:23:00.000-07:00

We spent the last few days at our cabin at Lake Metigoshe, and I realized that my life change is more of an adjustment than I thought. Change, even though you are looking forward to it, can still affect us in ways we least expect. I still remember my daughter Erin,(my younest) leaving for Sweden after she graduated. My heart was torn in two. James Dobson describes it, as a literal tearing of the flesh. Although my experience this time was different, it brought about some depression. I have had a journey in my past with depression, and I find it a painful place to revisit. However, God always has much to teach me in that valley. He gives me a greater compassion for others in similar pain, and it is always a reminder of what he has brought me through.
"BECAUSE OF THE LORD'S GREAT LOVE, WE ARE NOT CONSUMED, FOR HIS COMPASSIONS NEVER FAIL. THEY ARE NEW EVERY MORNING. GREAT IS YOUR FAITHFULNESS" LAMENTATIONS 3:22 & 23

FEAR- False Evidence Appearing Real

2008-06-05T07:47:00.000-07:00

I have been reminded again of how the enemy wants to cause us to FEAR. FEAR PARALYSES, BUT FAITH MOBILIZES. God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of POWER and LOVE and a SOUND MIND. So many times we give into fear in our lives, but as we grow in HIM and trust Him for all things, HE will dispell the fear in our lives. God has a plan for our lives, even when we are old and gray.

Battle of the Bulge

2008-06-03T20:18:00.000-07:00

We all get heavier as we get older because there;s a lot more information in our heads...and my head couldn't hold anymore so it has started filling up the rest of me. SO!! I am not fat, just really intelligent...Well that's my story and I am sticking to it....... Thank goodness that God loves us just the way we are. We put so much pressure on ourselves to look thin, when God looks at our heart, and tells us we are beautiful. What an awesome God He is!!

A good visit

2008-06-03T06:34:00.000-07:00

I was blessed yesterday with a visit from my daughter in law, Laura, and my grandson Judah Daniel. What a cutie. I had planned to post some pics, but , alas,my camera bit the dust. Plus, I haven't figure out how to do that yet??? Must be the fact that I am 55, and I seem to be more and more confused. My sister, Bertha, from Steinbach arrived yesterday aftrenoon, and we are spending a few days together. It is wonderfful to spend time with family. So wonderful not to have to rush back and forth to Killarney. I have also been doing some flower planting, which I haven't done for a few years. So good to get my hands in the dirt again. Yes, GOD is so good. He tells us in His Word, that He delights in bringing us His good pleasure. He is awesome.

We have a BLOG!!

2008-06-01T17:39:00.000-07:00

Yes, something you have all been waiting for, and it has finally arrived. I enjoy reading all of your blogs, and now you have the exciting privelege of reaidng mine as well. I do need your help though, as to what I write on a blog, but now that I am an old retired granny, I should beable to think of something. I hope my blog will be an encouragement and a blessing to all of you.