A mathematical equation

What Equals 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been in situations where someone wants you to give over 100%. How about achieving 101%? What equals 100% in life?Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these

Questions:If:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Is represented as:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.

Then:

H-A-R-D-W-O- R- K =8+1+18+4+23+ 15+18+11 = 98%

and

K-N-O-W-L-E- D-G-E =11+14+15+23+ 12+5+4+7+ 5 = 96%

But,

A-T-T-I-T-U- D-E =1+20+20+9+20+ 21+4+5 = 100%

AND, look how far the love of God will take you

L- O- V- E-O-F-G-O-D =12+15+22+5+15+ 6+7+15+4 = 101%

Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that:While Hard work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get you there, it's the Love of God that will put you over the top!

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:13

I happen to love fall. I felt this was so beautiful and though provoking.

Energy spent

Well life takes us places we never thought we would go.

Here I am now stating "I am a single mom!" I must apologize because I always used to equate that word with alot of negative thoughts and now I find myself being taught of the Lord how his Grace is sufficient to get anyone through this and even grow one through it. Don't get me wrong, marriage breakdown is a result of sin in this world and this road sucks!!!!!

Bill and I are working the specifics out in little bits and I am so glad that today we are on fairly good terms with each other. Did you catch the "today" we are on good terms because it changes as we face different stages.

Tomorrow night Anisten and I will be going to a "Just me and the kids" program at a nearby church. The program is designed to teach parents how to help their kids through this time and they also have a separate time for the kids to learn and share their feelings. The night starts out with diner, Bonus!

I had a friend give me a word that this will be a time of growth and learning to spread my wings. I agree that If I am open to learning and changing that this is what will happen, and if I am not then I will become a bitter and stunted old woman.

Life is too short to waste energy on being bitter,
spend the energy wisely and it will light your way to a bright future!

First day of Grade 4

Thanks for the outfit Tiffany and Makinley!

Old Friends, Good Times

Well We are back in Mississauga and the great memories of Edmonton are ever in out thoughts. Below is the picture of our dinner with Stuart Sabatier who Vanessa and I had been friends with over 15 years ago so the dinner was full of old memories and catching up on the new. The picture is of Myself and Vanessa at the forefront of the picture with Stuart at the head and Terri at Stuarts left who is his girlfriend.



Then upon getting home Deborah Matichuk sent me some photos and an email and we haven't seen each other close to the same 15+ years. And I was so excited to hear she is planning for her marriage to a pretty good looking guy from Florida. Way to go Deb! By the way Deborah and Stuart are cousins.

Charlies Angels?

West Edmonton Mall

Well no trip to Edmonton is complete unless you visit West Edmonton Mall. Trish my brother Andrews wife and his children Joshiah, Jennie, Emma and Erin took us for a visit.

Christmas in August?

I made it to the Sim household to find a turkey thawing out in the sink. Well the Sims and Dunsmores along with the Shellembergs(Vanessas parents) did 5 Christmases together while the Sims lived in Ontario, so what a great opportunity to relive some good memories and cooking a full turkey dinner. Mike, Vanessas boyfriend is seen here carving the turkey. We had a great time, the turkey though turned out "spongy?" according to some meaning being an old bird.

New dates for Edmonton stay

Changed the dates to Aug 16th to September 2nd.

Anisten is so excited!

Wow, I am so excited to be writting this down. Due to a miraculous situation, Anisten and I will be going to Edmonton to visit family and friends.

God is Good and he planned every detail and we will be going from Wednesday August 16 to Sunday August 27.

I asked Anisten what she thought about going on a plane ride and she just SHRIEKED so my next question was "Where would you like the plane to take us?" "EDMONTON" was the reply, no surprise there.

My 2 brothers live there with their families and off course "Madison" her best long time friend. Edmonton was my home town when I first came to Canada in 1980.

So my mom will have to take care of Shadie, Dietrich and Spotty as we enjoy visiting the City of Champions. I of course will take the digital camera and may do some postings. Oh the wonders of modern technology from the internet to digital cameras and Airplanes!

something that makes you say uhm...

"Good judgement comes from experience.

And experience, well that comes from having bad judgement."

I am here!

My own winter sown flowers on the left.

I have not posted much over the last bit and everyone is probably thinking I am too depressed to do so. Well God is good and my days are good(with the occasional little blip).

I am home this week and done with the kitchen job at Kiddies Kollege. Even though being in the kitchen is not my first choice working with Leslie ensured a good time.

Now I am looking for the next way to bring the money into the bank. The jobs available at the middle school(public school board) that I have done a work placement for have been put on the permanent job board and if no one applies then I will get a chance to apply once it goes to the casual side. I have been told that people don't apply for jobs here in the Malton area of Mississauga as it has a high multicultural population and therefor its challenges so I have a higher chance in securing a job right here in my own back yard (so to speak). So I would greatly appreciate your prayers as getting a job is very much a need.

I am trying to cut down costs so I have ordered a new VOIP service so I won't have to pay for my regular phone service and that has been a quick learning curve in technology. So if you call and my phone has been disconnected don't worry it will be only temporary as the changes are taking effect and the number will remain the same with the new service. I am going to have to find someone to help me wire the system so all the phones I plug into the jacks will work. This will save me about a third and it comes with many more calling features included even my most hated of all phone services call waiting. And the big bonus will be the airmiles. Maybe one day I will get enough to do...

Just like the good old days!

"Madi and I" Then and Now!

THEN

NOW

Bill has left the building

I am saddened to let you all know that Bill has moved out. This was not a choice of mine.

My love for Bill is unconditional, though my feelings vary sometimes by the minute.

This is a time that our sovereign God has allowed in our lives

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Romans: 8:28

So I look to these new days in anticipation of the good that is ours to have if we are obedient and yet knowing that these will not be easy times.

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9

Anisten is doing well and she has a real Peace about this. I asked her the other day how she felt about her daddy moving out and she responded "sometimes I feel sad and other times I feel nothing" and she has also told me "don't worry mommy we will be okay, God will take care of us!"