Monthly Archives: April 2015

Relationship Blessings

Posted on April 28, 2015 by sstyves

Relationships are key to life for most of us. Today I have been considering more of mine. I started my day at the physiotherapist office. I had not visited him in over a year and so he knew nothing of … Continue reading →

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Good Shepherd Sunday

Posted on April 26, 2015 by sstyves

Good Shepherd Sunday always reminds me of my former pastor, Fr. Brian. He died on this day in 2009. He was so much more than a pastor to me. I served seven years on Pastoral Parish Council (PPC) with him. … Continue reading →

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Rings of Life

Posted on April 25, 2015 by sstyves

When they cut me open for surgery, the doctors won’t find rings like when you chop down a tree. They won’t see my life spilling out in memories or qualities either. The variations within the rings speak to when the … Continue reading →

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Holes in Life

Posted on April 24, 2015 by sstyves

Sometimes life takes turns you do not see coming. That is my story. I have had this crazy amazing life, sprinkled with situations that are heartbreaking. I could have given up or become bitter. Self-pity might have taken a strong … Continue reading →

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Grow, Little Liver!

Posted on April 23, 2015 by sstyves

More than a handful of people have mentioned that I must be frustrated because I have been waiting for so long. I have shrugged and said I am good to wait as I know that the Great Physician is growing … Continue reading →

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Essentials for Earthlings

Posted on April 21, 2015 by sstyves

At the end of today’s readings was a quote by St. Augustine: Two things here on earth are essential: health and a friend. They are the two things most to be prayed for. The Gospel reading today tells a similar … Continue reading →

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Sleep in Peace

Posted on April 19, 2015 by sstyves

Psalm 4 today reassures us that we can both lie down and sleep in peace, for God alone makes us lie down in safety. I know many people worry I might not be sleeping but I do sleep well and … Continue reading →

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Walking on the Sea

Posted on April 18, 2015 by sstyves

Today’s Gospel of John begins with Jesus withdrawing to the mountain by himself after feeding thousands. The disciples head out on the water and after dark, there is a storm. They spot Jesus walking on the sea and are terrified. … Continue reading →

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Wait for the Lord

Posted on April 17, 2015 by sstyves

Sitting and waiting is not something most of us do well. A surgery date was supposed to be relayed to me by today and then I was going to let folks know an update. I know many of the people … Continue reading →

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To the Rescue!

Posted on April 16, 2015 by sstyves

Love is this double-edged sword. It heals and inspires us and yet wounds and frightens us. Grief is love’s antonym. When we love, we risk loss. For the longest while after my sister died, I felt like I was the … Continue reading →

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