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About sstyves

A Canadian prairie girl rooted in Ignatian spirituality, I seek God in all things. Whether I catch a glimpse of the Divine and delight in its presence in nature or in the beauty of an encounter with someone, I am ever so grateful that I can recognize the Creator. I greet each new day with hope and happiness, expecting blessings and miracles because I am created to praise, love and serve God. This blog is one way of realizing that through my writings, prayers, and photography. To God be the Glory!

I’m Alive

Posted on May 14, 2015 by sstyves

The last word before I slipped into la-la land that left my mind was Yahweh, a total word, a perfect word, a word that I surrrendered to completely as the anaesthesia took hold of me. Hours later in recovery, the … Continue reading →

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Lessons Thus Far

Posted on May 4, 2015 by sstyves

Perhaps posting a Christmas picture in May seems odd but the sentiments of the word hope are on my heart tonight. I am reflecting on what I have learned these past few months, during the medical tests and illness. I … Continue reading →

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Bearing Lovely Fruit

Posted on May 3, 2015 by sstyves

The signs of spring are all around me and bursting with new life. I am feeling the positive energy of the earth itself as it reawakens with hope and joy. Soon Mother Nature will be bearing such lovely fruit. Today … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Life

Posted on May 2, 2015 by sstyves

All around me are the signs of new life. Today in a quiet moment I pondered what the morning of surgery will hold for me. In prayer I went to the day and saw me on the stretcher, ready to … Continue reading →

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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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