Final Interview

Today I had my final interview with the Fraser Presbytery Education & Students Committee and after a year long process I have officially been recommended to be recognized as a Designated Lay Minister in the United Church of Canada!!!! This means I will be able to work in any congregation in team or solo ministry. One day I might just have my very own congregation! The official ceremony will happen on Tuesday, June 14th at 7pm at Crescent United Church. All are welcome to attend.

Retreat Time!

The sun is shining and I am leaving today for a two night, three day retreat hosted by the church. We will be staying at a new retreat lodge in Abbotsford. My second retreat in Abbotsford within the last three weeks. Amazing! This time I actually get to attend and participate and I won`t be leading anything. I can`t wait to dig into a new book, go for great walks and do some deep personal reflecting and thinking. I am so thankful to have this opportunity.

2011 Garden List

I have three gardens on the go this year. One is fully planted. One is half way done and the other has yet to be started! I hope to finish all the planting by the end of this week.

Corner Patch (Backyard of a neighbour)
Strawberries, lettuce, beets, basil, peppers, zucchini, cucumber, peas, tomatoes and potatoes, carrots

Balcony Garden
Onions, strawberries, peppers, rhubarb, mint, parsley, basil, dill, cilantro, lavender, blueberries and lots of lettuce

Garden Plot
chives, broccoli, potatoes, onions and more lettuce. I might also try corn for the first time this year.

It will be interesting to see what works out this year. I can`t wait for a tasty summer season.

Mom & Daughter Weekend!

I am SO excited! My Mom arrives this morning and we will spend the weekend together. We will be shopping, gardening, watching the wedding of the year, attending a fashion show and church on Sunday. It looks to be a fun & enjoyable weekend.

Happy Easter!

Wishing you all a wonderful Easter day! Christ is Risen! Allelulia!

Kale Sale!

Tomorrow, Holy Saturday, I will be spending lots of time with food. In the morning I plan to bake three homemade pies using freshly picked rhubarb, local apples and the last of my 2010 frozen strawberries. Then I`ll cook up some locally grown cranberries to create a tasty sauce. In the afternoon I will be heading to Vancouver for the annual Kale Sale to stock up on the tasty treat. Kale Chips are delicious and I hear that pickling Kale is the thing to try this year! After that, a visit to the local winter farmer`s market will surely fill up my fridge for the week. I will end the day celebrating Easter with friends.

A Surprise!

Tonight the Healing Touch team at the church called me at the last minute to offer me a treatment. Two people cancelled at the last minute so the team was ready and willing to offer me time. After working SO hard over the weekend it was a great gift to receive an hour long treatment. If you don`t know what Healing Touch is then I suggest you google it. It`s amazing, powerful, relaxing and transforming. What a gift!