Seasons.

Land of the Living Skies. 

 

When the night comes, 

and you don't know which way to go.

Through the shadow lands, 

and forgotten paths,

you will find a road. 

(White Owl/Josh Garrels)

Am I in a season of rest?

03/10/1992 - 17/02/2013

Just the other day, a guy whom I graduated high school with took his life.

In times like these I truly thank God for what He has given me.

Not only has He provided friends and family who I love, but He has given me a purpose.

Although, being thankful i still feel sadness.
Sadness for the fact that a healthy 20 year old need not die.

Sad for the fact that he didn't feel as if he had purpose.

It pray that others can feel and know the love that I have.

To not want to end their lives because of emptyness and sadness.

To not let the enemy win,

but to feel the love and companionship that Jesus gives us in every moment. 

To be comforted and to live for a reason.

Barricade the road that goes Nowhere;
grace me with your clear revelation.
I choose the true road to Somewhere,
-Psalm 119:25-32

 

I am thankful for friends, family, and cherished moments. Moments where tears are shared, smiles are given and laughter is ever-present.

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Today was Canada Day (Happy 145th birthday Canada!) and one of my favorite little boys 1st birthday (Feliz Cumpleaños Cabel Santiago!) Today has been a great celebration, and in addition to this celebration comes change.

Today I listened to a wonderful Pastor deliver his last message in my church. He has accepted a different job, and will be moving this week. Although I am saddened to see he and his family leave, I am even more excited for them. This great opportunity and how God is going to move in their lives. Today I said goodbye.

Today I also spent time with a few friends. Who have now left town to step into their new chapter in life. We spent their last moments in town trying to make the most of the situation and enjoy quality time together. It is sad to see them go. They are both great men of God and I'm excited to see where this next step leads them. Today I said goodbye.

God is totally in control, and without a doubt, I know that these 'changes' are good. He will provide for all - and comfort all.

I have been wanting to get back into this blogging gig again. It's nice to get things out there - even if nobody's reading :)

Anyways, its been a long weekend. Can I go to bed yet?

Off the shores of Pender Island (Gulf Islands) , British Columbia.

peace. serenity. the way.

Recent Updates!

Wow! I have not posted in a loooong time!

Here's what I'm up to now.

http://guatemalateam.blogspot.com

Thanks! :) 

time flies!

Well, i'm stupidly pulling an all nighter before i journey back to where i came from.
i'm going to miss this place i now call home. i have family here now. mi familia chapina.
i love everybody here so much.

today i had to say goodbye to centro de alcance. it was so hard. they threw me a little going away party and i of course cried like a baby. i love those kids. so loving and wonderful.

currently i'm having a 'pajama party' which i havent had in years. all my best girlfriends are over and well, they told me were not sleeping, but at the moment i'm the only one still wide awake. how ironic - i'm going to be the one travelling for approx. 20 hours mañana. hah!

i know it's going to be hard to leave this place after feeling like my heart is here , in this community, with these people. it's comforting to know that i'm so welcome back here. I can definitley see myself here one day - but we'll see what God has in store.


anyways, this is my last post from guatemala. I'm sure more will be coming soon.

con amor :

katie c.