Today is the first day of my March Challenge. I will be writing in my blog and taking a picture for the whole of March. I am feeling quite excited about the month and what will happen. It’s going to take a commitment to blog and take a picture every day. I am up for the challenge and looking forward to it.

I know that I will be okay writing but what makes me feel a bit aagghh is hitting the send button and then knowing that my words, thoughts and feelings are out there. I need to be kind to myself and allow myself to do this. I know it will get easier the more I do it.

The picture I have taken today is one from a book that I have been writing and drawing in. The book (which my sister brought for me) is called 365 and has blank pages that have a number on them.  I have been writing and drawing in it since the 1^st of January 2014.

Keep in contact and see how this challenge will develop.

 

Loves and Hugs

 

 

Traceyxx

Today my heart is full of Joy and I am embracing it. I feel so blessed where I live, the sky today was a magnificent blue and the sun shining proudly.  I had the day off and was able to achieve many of the things that I had to do.

It just made me reflect on how blessed I am.

Yesterday was Chaplain’s Sunday at one of the churches in the area where I work. We were asked to share about what we do and also what we needed prayer for.  The church we were at was very close to the fires in the area.

I met and talked with people who are so supportive of the Chaplain’s.

One beautiful lady I met said to go and have a look at two streets that where badly affected by the fires. I took her suggestion and drove down the streets, what I saw was so sad. There where houses that were burnt and now are just the shell of what that once were. Another house next door was saved. It was emotional looking at the devastation of what fire can do and I am really glad that I took her advice. My heart goes out to all who were affected by the fires.

So today I am reflecting on joy and wanting to capture it and to pass it on.

Loves and Hugs.xx

 

Last Year a beautiful friend and mentor of mine challenged me that 2013 was the year of saying Yes!

I accepted the challenge and experienced so many different adventures and challenges. You could probably say it was a launching pad year.

This year I want to continue with the year of saying Yes but I want to include being bold about it. Not proud and in your face boldness, but comfortable and confident in the way I go about my day. The way I go about my life, how I interact with people, what I write in my blog and  the quickly press the post button. (aahh)

I know for my growth 2014 is indeed going to be a great year of getting out of my comfort zone again and doing things that I would never thought that I would do or could achieve. I am excited.

I will let you know how I go.

 

Loves and Hugs 

 

I have been thinking about being single a lot lately.

People will ask me are you married, do you have children? These are well meaning questions and I don’t mind them, really I don’t. My answer is always no not yet. Does it upset me when people ask me this question? No not really but it does remind me that I am single.

Would I like to be married and have children, definitely but I am waiting for the right person. I know that this is a dream of mine and I still have hope that I will one day (hopefully soon) that I will meet an amazing Man of God.

In the meantime will I be sitting around waiting? No! I am going to be out and enjoying life, having adventures, discovering more about my strengths, gifts and talents. I will be living a full abundant life while I wait.

I pray that 2014 is the year where I will meet an amazing man.

Loves and Hugs.xx

 

 

Loves and Hugsxx

 

 

I am on holidays from work and I know that I have to rest for the year ahead. Rest does not come easy for me, I can do it for a few weeks and then my brain starts planning and thinking about things I can do.

I know that it is important for my health and for me socially and emotionally.

So what is rest, how do we stop ourselves from  being busy all the time and take the time out to reflect? Take the time to just reflect on what is important.

Being creative for me is rest, being about to draw, write and read is my rest. I have learned this and I am going with it.

Love and Hugs.xx

 

So we are now into the 4th day of 2014, I really want to try new things and explore life.

I am on holidays now until school goes back and I really want to try some different things. Today I met my lovely friend for coffee and we talked about doing three things before the end of January. 

So I will let you know what they are-

1. To learn how to ice skate

2. Skydiving

3. Going to the beach.

All of these I have wanted to do for so long and now I have decided that it is time to just try. It fills my with a bit of fear, excitement and out of my comfort zone. 

I have also decided that I will blog twice a week and let you know of my next adventure.

Loves and Hugs.xx

 

The title of this blog says it all. On Monday I went on the year 6/7 camp with one of the schools that I work at, it was of course in the bush. We had activities such as vertical challenge, the crate challenge which I had a go at was nearly at the top and fell lucky I was in a harness. We also had the flying fox.

The next day Tuesday was search and rescue where the children had a map to go into the bush to find clues that would make up a message. The instructors asked us not to help the students, seriously I have no sense of direction so I really had to trust them and we found about 5 clues and made it back safely. Then we had canoeing which was so good, learning how to paddle and learning new skills. The last activity we had was the students had to make a raft and then I went on it with them oh my goodness how much fun.

I was so grateful for the staff that entrusted me with a group of their students.

I am really not an adventures outdoor type but I must say that I enjoyed the challenge and being able to see the students grow and being so confident in their abilities.

Loves and Hugs.xx

 

On Sunday the 4th of November I was involved in a church service at the Darlington Arts Festival. This has been a dream of mine to be able to lead worship. Such a privilege.

This year and after a workshop with my music mentor I decided to really focus on Princess Heart Journey and to sing.

Now that I have been able to sing I will be praying for more opportunities to sing more and I know that it will happen.

Write the vision and make it clear.

Here I am to worship with all of my heart.

Loves and Hugs.xx

So today is my birthday, today I am 45. I think having a birthday makes you think about your life and what you are doing.

I am so blessed that I have a career as a Chaplain, I love it.

What is it that I want to achieve in the next year, is always a great question to ask?

I know that I want to make a difference in the community.

I am also focusing on my singing and songwriting.

What are your dreams what are your passions. What can you do to take one step towards your dream.

Loves and Hugsxx