His Eye is on the Sparrow

Thoughts of new life whirled around in my head today. Traveling in the car, seeing the calfs and colts romping around in the vast Albertan fields with such abandoned playfulness, it put a smile on my place.  Colors of green -- on grass, new buds on trees, sprouting dandelions bringing pleasure to my eyes.  Spring is finally here and my heart sings as I view God's bounty and creation, knowing His eye is on the sparrow. It assures me I am His beloved child.


On days like this, I am inspired and delighted -- by God's all encompassing artistry. Inspired by those around me who have learned to cope in less than ideal circumstances (share below). I too desire to be like that and take in all God wants me to be. I am learning to lean and let go...

http://youtu.be/pMWU8dEKwXw - If only for a minute


http://youtu.be/ibOlQIojQv0 - Amy Purdy (Dancing with the Stars)

http://youtu.be/GSayMXTaQY8 (Nick Vujicic)

"Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:28-31  

Tuesday is Chemotherapy #3 day, and I go forward knowing that each step gets me closer to my goal -- to be cancer free.  Again, I feel your prayers and encouragement spanning the miles and airwaves. Thank you!



2 comments:

  1. Prayers for you and your family. Love you bunches.

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  2. Dear Colleen,
    jeff and Iheard from your ilness and now siegfried sent us the link to your blog- what a good idea! We think of you and pray for you every day and it´s encouraging to read about your progress. Very often we talk about how much you are needed in Uganda, your kindness, your wisdom, your belief - so please keep on fighting even when it is so hard.
    and please send our love to all your family and that the others are all well.
    God bless you!
    Claudia and Jeff from Germany

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