The last first day…a phrase that seems to contradict itself. But for me, it means so much! Why – you may ask? Well, for those who may not remember – I am in nursing school! This journey started several years ago – January 2012 to be exact. But how does the last first day apply… Continue reading The Last First Day
I have been so quiet here of late! Sometimes life and other obligations take over and hobbies get pushed to the back burner. But in looking back over the months were not much was said, so much happened! I am down to the final 4 months of nursing school. I will be honest – it… Continue reading Quiet for a spell…
But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. Genesis 50:20 – A recap of a spiritually refreshing weekend!
The quote above has been one of my favorites for many years. It has become a motto of my personal life, that has held more significance in the last several years.
~ to a dear friend~ I watched you as you filed in, The look that was upon your face, Next to dear friends and beloved kin, Your daughter and you took your place. That look – that one of great sadness, With each thought, it wondered why, That in the home once filled with gladness,… Continue reading “Why”- a Heart’s Cry
Yes, my blog has been oh so quiet. If you remember from an earlier post, it has a lot to do with my current college endeavour: NURSING SCHOOL! For some reason, each day disappears before I have completed everything on my daily list. But each day I remind myself with the song below: He has… Continue reading One Day At a Time
Excuses – what are they? Merraim-Webster explains “excuses” – as making apology for something, attempting to remove blame for. I don’t know about you, but I know way too often I fall into the trap of excuses. Somebody asks me to do this, and I really don’t want to, so I make an excuse. The excuse… Continue reading Excuses
Lord I need You, when the sea of life is calm O Lord I need you when the wind is blowing strong Whether trials come or cease, keep me always on my knees Lord I need You, Lord I need You Sometimes when life seems gentle and blessings flood my way, I turn my gaze… Continue reading Lord, I Need You
Having recently started working third shift, I soon found there was something that I longed for during each shift. No matter how tough the shift was or how easy it was, there was a moment in the shift that seems to fill me with peace and revive my weary human body. “What” you might wonder?It is… Continue reading A New Day Dawning
Just yesterday as I listened to some CDs that had been stored away for some time. And I was filled with joy and peace as I heard an old gospel song that has meant so much to me over the years. A song of invitation and reconciliation. A song of surrender to the Lord. A… Continue reading The Apple Tree
Andrea Joy 