Taking a break
Hi team internet..
I'm going to be off msn, myspace, blogger, facebook (yes..I'm an internet junkie)... for a little while. I will be checking and responding to e-mails. Cheers!
From one Podunk to another.
Lord of all creation
Of the water, earth and sky
The Heavens are your Tabernacle
Glory To the Lord on high
God of wonders
Beyond our galaxy
You are holy, holy
The universe
Declares your majesty
You are holy, holy
Early in the morning
I will celebrate the light
And when I stumble into darkness
I will call your name by night
God of wonders
Beyond our galaxy
You are holy, holy
The universe
Declares your majesty
You are holy, holy
Hallelujah (to the lord of heaven and earth)
Hallelujah (to the lord of heaven and earth)
Hallelujah (to the lord of heaven and earth)
Holy, holy
Holy, holy
God of wonders
Beyond our galaxy
You are holy, holy
Precious Lord,
Reveal your heart to me
Father hold me, hold me
The Universe
Declares your majesty
You are Holy, Holy
Holy, HolyBonnie, Shawn and I drove across the Eastern part of Saskatchewan tonight. I was listening to some great worship songs when this song came on and I began to think about how awesome God's creation is-- all the way from the west coast to the east coast. God is crazy. We got the chance to see a little bit of the northern lights on our drive back. Check out pictures of our little day trip on Shawn's blog, www.shawnbranch.blogs.com.
REALLY BAD PICTURES AT CHRISTMAS!
Me driving in downtown Victoria traffic on Christmas Eve...wooooo
Meanwhile back on the Ranch Christmas goes on...
my brothers celebrating on Christmas Eve....without me..haha
More of 2004...
Wow... I found this super old picture as well. The female staff from 2004. I look super angry. Must be because everyone peed in the pool all summer :)
Aw, my mum... she sends me stuff. Got a love her.
You know it's winter... when all I can think about is the beach...
Happy Camp Staff Party
Have a happy gathering tonight kids. I couldn't find a picture of the 2006 staff...so 2004 will have to do. Eat lots of food.. and know that I'm thinking about you!
Life on the bus
Here are a few "unofficial" guidelines that I have observed from enjoying Victoria's fine public (note "public" Mike Caines) transportation system.
- Don't talk on your cell phone- it annoys the crap out of everyone else.
-For long bus rides, books and head phones are mandatory or else you are forced to make conversation with the person sitting next to you.
-Don't stare, it weirds people out.
-If you're riding on a double decker bus and you're young and "cool" you ride upstairs- that's where the party is.
-If a boy gets on the bus and sees a girl who he thinks is pretty it's proper bus etiquette for him to sit with her.
-If the bus is full and you're young and mobile you must stand and let other people who are older or who have children sit down.
-Don't use the entrance door as an exit- sometimes the bus driver will yell at you.
-Don't make annoying body sounds.
-Don't roll joints.
-Don't turn your discman up really loud so the whole bus can hear and then sing a long.
-Offer the front seat of the top of the double decker to the tourists- they always want to take pictures.
-Don't make out with your girlfriend...it scares the old ladies.
-Don't fall asleep, you'll probably miss your stop.
I was reading Jen's blog tonight regarding the meaning of her name...which led me to want to look into my name a little further. I didn't learn anything much that I didn't already know.. but a couple of websites produced meanings that I had never heard before. Erin which is of Gaelic origin means "from Ireland" literally or Peace. In more recent baby name books I have been seeing "western Island" and Liberty; all really neat meanings. Tracy is an English name. It means, brave, bold, or one who reaps or harvests. Rock on.
Three Months In
Hi,
I realize I haven't posted anything directly about what I am doing or any kind of an update for quite some time. Part of that pertains to the predicament of not having proper access to internet for some time and part of it lies within my heart; not knowing how to express what’s going on inside of me or how to appropriately identify what God is teaching me through the process of it all.
In the past month there have been some significant changes. I have moved from East Saanich (about 45 min by bus) to Vic West (about a 6 min bus ride to downtown). This has been an incredibly positive, yet challenging change for me. I feel like life is coming back to me. I realize (three months later) how unfocused I have been, and how little parts of me fell asleep or died. Perhaps this is the vision for the 12 month placement(not that I should be asleep); but to be sent to an area, transitioned and then fully released and operating in my gifts and abilities. I’ve let too much time slide by, my transitioning needs to be over. I need to be fully awakened and walking in the things that I know that God has put inside of me. “This is what the Sovereign LORD says to these bones: I will make breath [a] enter you, and you will come to life.” Ezk 37
I’m in a place where I see broken people everyday. I spend my lunch time with between 10-12 young street people who have serious addictions, have never had a loving, trusting relationship and have had more “life experiences” then you and me put together. I am also the residential supervisor in a housing project for young girls who are just off the street or are out of foster care. Abortion, sex, drugs, alcoholism, manipulation- this is all they know. I know a lot of broken people. I’ve come to a place just recently, where I’ve decided that these people just plain need Jesus. I know there’s many wonderful people who labor for years and years doing ministry on the streets and to the homeless but after three months my sentiments are there’s nothing in this world we can possibly do for these people. It’s Jesus and Jesus alone. I’ve been re-focusing in that, I want to start believing God for healing and deliverances. I’m going to take some time to fast and pray this month. I really want to search out the way in which God has called me to do evangelism and I want to be available to step into it. I don’t know what this means…but I believe that life with the Holy Spirit is an adventure.
I believe that things are coming back to life in me. Life here has definitely been a journey. Victoria feels like home now and I have met a few awesome treasured people who are dear friends and encouragers. God knew! The one thing I wrestle with is the dang ole spirit of isolation. It’s hard to press in in prayer... when you’re alone, it’s hard to get motivated to study the word of God….when you’re alone. I’ve drawn back and back and it’s brought yuckiness. However, when I am unfaithful- yet God proves Himself faithful, and this fortunately for my sake is all about learning. So today I’m thankful for a renewing of my mind, for God’s faithfulness and for life. I’m on a journey.
In other news, I won’t be home for Christmas, I’m going to visit with Bonnie and Shawn in Saskatchewan for a week. Rock on Maritimers.
First Christmas
I'm venturing into adulthood. This is my first Christmas away from home. Feel free to share some first Christmas away from home stories or thoughts.
Street Puppies...belong to some new friends of mine that hitched from Ontario..
I be jammin' on the Island with...Christian?!?!!
Once upon a time...Christian came to town. It was a good afternoon with Christmas cards, Joyce Meyer, and boat horns.
Dear Shawn,
Thank you for being my hero. You are a star shining in the universe.
Erin
PS- you know I'm going to delete this?
I MISS YOU NEW BRUNSWICK!
Young adults weekend at Camp Columbia
a couple of pictures from the weekend... car road home.. and "frisbee golf"...fyi, I better stick to the pool..it's not my sport.
more fish
These photos are from a recent trip to Gold stream (?) on a pleasantly moist Victoria day. Many dead fish...need I say more..
playing with dead fish
been listening to this song a lot lately...
I’ve been calling you to go to the city
I’ve been watching you every day
Now I’m paying for a one way ticket
for a ship that sails the opposite way
And you laugh and you cry
and you live and you die
cause you don’t really know who you are
all alone in this world
orphan boy, orphan girl
cause you don’t really know who you are
Run baby run
my hands release you
baby run baby run
just as fast as you can
run till your legs lead your heart to the real truth
you’re my daughter, my son,
so run baby run baby run
Hear me laughing as you run from your calling
see me crying, see me crying in the storms that rage
one way or another, you will be going
to obey is such an easier way
almost great enough for a postcard...thanks Ryan..
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