Happy New Year!

I am glad things are soon to be back to normal.

Glad to that most of you had a wonderful holidays!

I 've been doing some thinkin about how much i miss the Christmas Celebrations on the north.

I feel like there were more to do there. Funny eh! 

We have theaters and malls,,But nothing like the great out-doors.

Around the city it takes like 20 minutes to get somewhere bus takes an hour.

The Sledding and then the wiener roasts!

Wonderful Memories!

Yesterday i sewed a friend an apron.

Often Bev will say..what a good Mennonite cook i am, So i decided to sew her an apron. I think it looks Mennonite.

I am gonna give it to her tonight.

Tonight i plan to hang out there for the evening.

Yeah...all i have for now..everybody stay sober 'K" LOL

I feel like i am just waiting for the holidays to be over.

Plans to go west were cancelled..last minute.

I cried and was very disappointed for days. 

Funny i really hoped things would work out and yet i felt they were not to be.

I also was thankful i spent Christmas with Gord and Bev.

They are awesome people and so thankful for their hospitality over the holidays.

Last couple Years I have felt very lost.

Something about parents be around brings..lets just say, Home is where the heart is!

I miss my family!

I took my tree down couple days ago. And cleaned up the holiday mess.

I still have yummy things laying around. Good thing i put some things in the freezer.

Last night i was at a movie called Brothers. Was good to be out of the house.

A friend invited me to go to Ottawa to watch a Hockey game.

So i said yes I'd like to go along. I was to leave this morning.

Again last minute..that didn't work out!

Good Friends from home sent a gift so i can go.

I really am trying not to feel disappointed. accepting all this has been really rough.

I keep trying to remind myself that Life is not about me.

You can pray for me.  I have felt some rejection this holiday season.

I would really appreciate your prayers. Love MJ

So i 

Just taking a few picture's for my new prayer card. I like this one except it has the christmas tree in the back. Would their be any way of taking it out?

Just in case you were wondering what i did today.
 I decide to bake today. I feel like a great Mennonite..jk.

We were supposed to have a pot-luck this evening and thought i'd make a dessert for it. So i made this chocolate roll cake...then biblestudy got cancelled:(

I can always find ways of sharing it i suppose.

And i can always use bread. Now i need a nap. later!

I tried this ice candle thingy. I wondered how you make the whole in the centre..Instead before it got to frozen i poked through the ice and drained out the water that wasn't frozen yet. Must be an easier way? anyone know how?

Well...I was out on a walk and decided to come home. I was wanting to get more twigs from the bush and turned around as soon as i saw a man. It's sure felt refreshing to be out there.

Saturday night i had two girls over for supper and really had a nice time with them. I think i had more fun then they did. Just the fact the we were laughing and talking nonsense. 

Sunday which was Yesterday, A group of 12 were here for dinner. 

It was nice because they brought the lunch and i made the dessert and coffee.

Rick and Linda Martin from Sioux Lookout are here this week. Linda is coming over for abit this evening.

I think they are both coming over Thursday for supper also.

The reason for the twigs is i am making centre pieces for our church's Christmas banquet. I really hope to get those done by Thursday.

Rick will be sharing with us that evening. It's always a privilege to serve in this way.

That is our church's biggest outreach of the year. Think about us...pray!

As soon as i have the centre pieces all done i will post pictures...until then have a wonderful week! MJ

Making centre pieces for our Christmas banquet. I need some suggestions.

I thought i would try these little twigs painted white, they have some white glitter on them. Which you cannot see. 

They will sit on  red table clothe.

If you think of anything that can be added. Please write your suggestion down. later...mj

• Our first snow fall came yesterday...it was so pretty. Then looking out the window this morning, Awesome!!!! Fresh blanket of snow makes things even more pretty.
• The other day i got out all my Christmas decorations, My tree is up....Christmas music is playing and decided to freshen up my wreath. Am in the Christmas Spirit.
• Would love to make donuts also. I've only made them twice since my move here. 
• Theirs so much things to do over Christmas and yet gotta draw the line somewhere.
• Some things coming up this week. 
• Monday-Today, Kyra  might stop in for a few hours...she is one now. She is so adorable and Love her to Pieces. 
• Yesterday, i made a turtle cheesecake for girls night. Barb has a birthday. Yay, can't wait to taste it.
• Tuesday evening is-bible study with Dedee's fellowship
• Wednesday-our fellowship bible study.
• Thursday-My friend Tracy wants to take me out for supper and to a Christmas concert later.
• Friday- Fellowship night is planned and the drive is 2 hours away. called a Bethlehem walk. Which i haven't seen yet.
• Then over the weekend Rick and Linda Martin from Sioux-Lookout are planning to be with us for about 10 days.
• They will share with us Sunday morning. Also to offer some counselling for our church. Then Rick will share at our Christmas outreach banquet. Which is planned for December 11Th.
• See what God has in store this week... during the day times. 
• Also..do yous have any good cookie recipes? Care to share?

I am so grateful for the new home..God has Blessed me with!

I feel like with just getting things organized was  time consuming.

Am so looking forward to having more people over.

For friday night supper a couple came over

I served moose meat, mashed potatos, carrots, bannock and chocolate cake for dessert. Played Blokus and a game of 10000.

Was a good evening!

Now. waiting for the first snow fall so i can start decorating for christmas.

I would like to bake cookies and sure be nice to get some new recipes.

Any good ideas out there?

I enjoy doing crafts too. Although i don't feel very inspired anymore after making the valences and the table runner.

However i need to make centre pieces for our christmas feast and I have something in mind already.

Well i should get ready to head to New sudbury just shortly. Write more later.

Lots a storage in this apartment.

Bathrooms are blessings too! YAY!!!!

Looking forward to the llittle deck in the summer. Gonna plant flowers. Maybe Tan! LOL

Well i finished this blog.

By the way it starts way back from October, Where i stayed with Jack & Dedee. So keep scrolling! Blog is done for awhile! YYYYAAAAAYYY!!!!!

I would like to put this sign in my kitchen. I also have a shelve i would like to use with it,

I  also like the little area where i can have my sewing machine set up.

The apartment came with a washer and dryer,

No more Laundromat. YAY!

Kitchen is so much bigger than the other apartment.

I made the valences for the windows,

Also the table runner you see on the table.

 I'd like to redo the chairs sometime.

The apartment came with the fridge and stove.

Friends gave the dishwasher. Which i haven't used yet.

A friend of mine Carol took me shopping for a microwave stand. 

I'll post the picture of that later. She also got me a little table for my stereo and then also gave me curtains for my living room. Lovely lady!

Yes, I am thankful for the spacious kitchen/

I have a few things i still want to hang in the kitchen.

For now this is what my kitchen looks like.

My Long entrance. Someone gave some hooks, i wanna put there on the left so people can hang their coats up and i like that its so narrow that way theirs plenty of room for guests to take their shoes off.

Yup..i need a new lamp shade!

Living room is next. 

I really like it.

My Bedroom.

Is much bigger then what i had before.

I had to put my little freezer in my bedroom.

The entrance you see is sliding doors which go out into the living room. 

So thats my bedroom. 

Moving day was November 1st which fell on a sunday.

After church on sunday,  friends that came to  help me move my stuff from storage. Couple of them had trucks. Anyway.....

While at the storage place i realized i didn't have the key to open the storage. So Dedee phoned Jack and got him to go through my other purse.. i had just switched purse. I figured they were in there,

Well they were not!!!! So i asked him to go through my dresser an still "NO" Key.

Good thing Jack hadn't left yet. Hetoo  was also on his way to help move.

We stood around outside for a good 30 minutes and finally i told everyone they could go home and i'd call when i have the keys.

As Jon was driving away with two other guys...i decided to check my coat pocket and There they WERE.

So i quickly called Jon back. Thank goodness for cell phones.

Jack also arrived and we were well on our way!!!

I live on the main floor of the apartment building and right across the street is the corner store.

I have a little deck!!!! Yay.

I stayed at the Dedee's yet that sunday night. And moved my bed, computer and other things that monday.

For girls night..the ladies brought supper over and helped me do some cleaning, unpacking, Alice prayed a blessing for my new home.

Got my bed made and the coffee pot ready for the next morning.

That night Dedee came and stayed with me for the first night.

So yeah the rest are picture's after i was unpacked.

Feel free to ask question's or leave comments.

I hope their will be comments.

Because i worked hard on this.

All Enjoy!

For the month of October, i stayed with Jack and Dedee and Family.

I am really thankful for the way they put up with me.

They are very, very nice people.

They made a little room for me in the basement. With some wall shelves and sheets, right beside a wood stove.

The house has 5 bedrooms. along with other things such as kitchen, bathrooms, well the usual.

It was nice to have suppers made and all the dishes that need washing was a job i took on. I believe DD was grateful for that,

One evening they invited a bunch of friends to watch  hockey on the wall screen. That's Jacks head you see there on the right.

By the way they live out in the country. So i wasn't as free to leave when ever i wanted too. They would often give me rides to when i had to be somewhere. things went pretty good! YAY!!!!

party 2

Fellowship Nite Party!

Party

I really wish i had something to post.

This morning Jack and Dedee were both gone. I could not believe i slept  in till after 11 this morning.

Thursday, my stomach felt like their was a knot, then my back felt some pain from that.

I must have been up four time's during that night. It was painful!

So yesterday, it still felt sensitive, add to that i was having some headaches too. Maybe i got a bug somewhere.

Today i feel abit better.

This Past Tuesday evening for Women's Ministries. 10 ladies showed up, which is not a bad number.

We had an ice breaker where you rack points up for yourself by questions like If you kissed your husband that day or how many red buttons you have on. then you subtract points if you didn't kiss your husband. It was funny. Barb asked us ladies if we had a black bra on add 8 points and then asked if you had a white bra, add 10 points. 

We had Prayer time and read a few verses about how God gives us peace when we ask for what we want. And of course God knows best to what we need!

We then met about what we'd like to see happen this year. All good!

Barb Lazarus has step into be a part of women's ministries. I'm very excited to be working with her.

She had me make bannock and called them hockey pucks. Not that they were hard, Probably because of the shape and "really"they turned out pretty good. 

The ladies all took some home afterwards.

That was our evening!

About the apartment, I talked to Don the landlord yesterday. Plans are still a go!!!! Keep praying the things will run smoothly. 

Maybe while we are on the subject of praying about the apartment, maybe add to that request:

That Don will be a good Landlord, Doesn't sound like he's a christian. 

I've heard him swear and i hope we get along well.

Anyway, yeah Please keep praying!

I think this is all i have for now, All have a wonderful weekend! MJ

Phone call from Austrailia this morning.

A picture of nephew Clayton and niece Phoebe.

Picture of Phoebe as she leaves for Australia. to visit her mom and little sister Tahnie.

She's been gone for about a year and a half.

I just wanted to post this picture of Phoebe because she desires to walk the path that God has set before her.

Mainly that you would all pray for her.

She e-mails and has called couple times about life questions.

I have found she is seeking for answers as she see's the world changing.

I believe she knows the enemy is at work and is looking to God for protection.

Also, thought i'd ask God's People to pray for her. 

She misses Canada, family and friends.

I encouraged her to find a church that would build her-up. 

This is what God has laid on my heart this morning and thought i'd share this with you all. MJ

Tomorrow will be a week since i moved out of my apartment.

I'm not sure how Jack and Dedee feel about having me here, Or even their children for that matter.

I just keep telling myself it's only for a month. And they we will survive!!!!!!

They live out in the country, Which is a nice feeling to be surrounded by trees,rocks and a swamp.

The City buses run almost every 2 hours. 

Jack or Dedee run into town quite regularly and so getting a ride in works out well. 

The usual morning runs something like this:

I'll wait to get up once i know the boys are gone to school.

Two boys ages 12 and 14.

Jack is off to work.

Then it is coffee time..Yay! Dedee or myself make coffee.

Make a small breakfast.

shower and get dressed.

Come to my computer check e-mail. 

Then do whatever needs to be done.

Saturday we were both stuck at home. Their truck broke down at the garbage dump. Their son had the other car and they could not get a hold of him.

Dedee was not able to clean church and i was gonna bake a cake at Bev's for church pot-luck. I made Italian vegetable soup for pot-luck.

I am not as free to bake here as much. Dd has gluten  allergy called ceilac .

I'd hate to have her sick for 3 weeks. All because of flour flying around.

Today, they are doing shingles. Some guys from their church are coming to give them a hand.

I'm not sure where i would become useful in that area, I'd probably roll off the roof. LOL!!!!!

Maybe, I'll just do some housework and clean my room.

I hope to post pictures after i clean my room. 

I don't have much to say, except I'm grateful god is look in out for me.

Sometimes, i long for my family. But, God is so powerful, Wherever we are...God Set's the lonely in families.

Anyway, i just thought I'd share abit.

Anyway, all have a  good day! 

Moved out..And settled in for a month,

Well, I have moved out of 319 Eva, and took my belonging's into storage for a month.

Right until the end of Oct.

For now i am settled in with Dedee and family and feel quite comfortable.

I was able to bring in my own bed, dresser,desk and computer. Of course clothing and the basics.

We have shelves and sheets all hung up for Privacy.

I am right in the same room where the wood stove is...and feel very comfortable.

With all the confusion and stress about the apartment i have a bit of a cold. Sore itchy throat,

My first night here i slept like a baby.

Their were nights i wasn't getting to bed early because i was soo worried about how things were gonna work-out.

Also, my new neighbors in the basement were very annoying with their late parties.

It's always a good feeling to be done moving. 

However one thing i did not get done, the stove didn't get clean. 

I hope to be more of a blessing to Dd and family, then a bother. 

Well that's all i have for now. Keep Praying!!!!!

How come their are no comments? 

My blogs must be pretty boring and maybe i will just stick to fb. LOL

Well today i phoned hydro and bell to disconnect my services with them.

I will be storing my stuff in the storage and moving in with DD.

I hope to be out of here by next wed. And done packing by monday. 

My new address as of nov 1 will be: 

Apt #2

2340 Bancroft Drive

Sudbury, On

P3B 1T3

 

I was told my phone number will stay the same. Number at DD's is 705-585-4617. 

I'm soo excited and if anyone want to come and help me unpack. That would be soo much fun! Funny..the first night when i move into a place i cry. Think i'd grow-up!!!

All have a good day, MJ

                              

Last Sunday evening, Our church had a barbecue. 

Some others played games and the rest of us just sat around the fire and visited. 

Students are back, and we are once again back into the swing of the fall schedule. 

Hockey is again once in Season. That means's some of our church people will travel to make it to the games. Last year i showed my support to a few games. Speaking for myself they can get expensive. Johnathon Cheechoo has been traded for Ottawa Senators and am hoping maybe to aleast get to one of his games this season. Well See!!

One of these days we will be having  our annual church core group meetings. 

But for now i am packing. An apt came up for rent a few weeks ago, much closer to the church. YAY!

Although their was  great confusion. Don the new Landlord in the beginning told me that the apt was available for Oct 31st. And decided I'd take it, which worked out very, very well for me. 

He requested a reference letter from my landlady April.

Which meant i needed to ask April to write up a letter. Her first response was...No of course Not! She was only "joking"and was extremely generous with her words.

Took the letter to Don and thought I'd better confirm the dates with him again. 

He then Say's....i told you the apartment was available for Oct 1. I couldn't  believe my ears, My first thought was..mj, you do have a hearing problem. I then told Don i was sure he said it was available for Oct 31.Anyway so i thought i better tell April, So we can get this apt rent quicker. To make the long story short this apt is rented and i will have to move out the end of Sept.

Now get this...Don Tell's me a few days later that i was right,  and that the apt is available for Oct 31st. I was Not so impressed!  Now, I guess I'll put my stuff in the storage and move in with Dedee for a month. 

One day when i was on the city bus, When Don gave me the news about the confusion and said i was right about the dates.. Well I cried "River's" Good thing an hour later i realized i had shades. SIGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I feel really bad that i will have to move my stuff twice and know a few other's are not so impressed about this situation. Oh well. this was not my mistake and am so glad my ears are not that bad. YET!

Yeah, i have a new place for Oct 31, And am very Excited. But will be homeless for a month..not quite.

So far i have packed 18 boxes and hope to have most of it done by sat. Washed a few walls in the kitchen. One of my least favorite jobs is cleaning the oven. 

I should get busy here. Having Company tonight for supper. It's girls night! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 Kyra Bree Dube

It is just after 8:30 and it was a long night, Feels like i didn't get much sleep. 

This week was good in alot of ways, Yet, it was stressful too. I am MOVING!!!!!! There I said it!

To another part of Sudbury called Minnow lake and very close to the church. less then 1 km. Knowing i can walk to the church when i need too. It takes a good 45 minutes to take the bus also the bus system is different on sundays and holidays.

This has been an answer to prayer, am so excited about the apt.

A 1 bedroom and get this theirs a  place to have a Washer/Dryer. Isn't that Wonderful?

Yes MJ, That's Great! I think I'm more excited because I've been going to a Laundromat and the thought of being able to do laundry right there is...can't even think of the right word.

You ladies understand I'm sure, It has alittle balcony. Enough for 2 people, small eh!

Okay, I have to raise some support because this apt is abit more expensive.

The hydro is included with the rent. A korner store is right across the street and also a bus stop. I'm not raising support because of the Korner store or the bus stop by the way. LOL

I will be sending out an update soon. I actually worked on it yesterday and just needing some help editing it. 

So yeah, I have a bunch of empty boxes sitting in my living room and the hall way that need to be packed. Thanks to Jack and Dedee who have been gathering boxes and dropping them off.

I ask you all to pray for Des a single mom, She would like to move in here. But doesn't know if she can get her last month's rent from landlord. Des's landlords have been very hard on her and finds it depressing where she is now. 

I often hear my friend Bev say, when she is Praying that "God does all things well". 

What a great reminder!

This is all I have for now, But I mostly want to thank God for his hand in on all this. Seems so much for fun knowing God is it! YAY!!!!!!

Later...MJ

Sunday Morning Service Pictures.

I must have uploaded 20 pictures and an little update. Nothing fancy But a really good time it was.