Category Archives: Reflection

2019 begins

Posted on January 1, 2019 by sarahcondie

One of my favourite smells is the lemon scented gum tree. After heavy rain, you can smell the lemon – it is fresh and summery. I could smell these gums on my way to my morning swim. A beautiful way … Continue reading →

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A refreshed soul

Posted on February 3, 2017 by sarahcondie

February has to be my least favourite month of the year.  Why?  It’s the humidity, the heaviness and oppressiveness of the heat.  This year, I feel like we have had February through all of January and I am over it. … Continue reading →

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Chewing gum

Posted on October 7, 2016 by sarahcondie

I don’t ordinarily chew gum. The only time I ever chew gum is when I am sitting on a plane for the take off and landing. It protects my ears. Other than that, chewing gum has no appeal to me … Continue reading →

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Going home

Posted on February 5, 2016 by sarahcondie

Well, I have still struggled to find words, so I decided that I would pick a photo and write what comes to mind as I look at it. This week I visited a woman who had returned from two months … Continue reading →

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Strong ankles

Posted on February 9, 2015 by sarahcondie

Thank you to those of you who supported me during Dressember.  Thanks to the generosity of family and friends, I raised over $1500 – all of which will help rescue girls out of sexual slavery and help them recover.  These … Continue reading →

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The story of two Andys

Posted on October 31, 2013 by sarahcondie

I am filled with good intentions. Good intentions that remain just that and rarely or ever become a new habit or behaviour. Take New Year resolutions for example. I will have a list ready to go on 31 December but … Continue reading →

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Consolations of The Lord

Posted on August 23, 2013 by sarahcondie

“Consolations of The Lord” is an interesting and somewhat quaint expression and it has given me cause to stop and ponder about what it means. While recovering from a major illness a few years ago, I used to try to … Continue reading →

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“Lord – how long?”

Posted on July 12, 2013 by sarahcondie

“Lord – how long?” Moses spoke these words many years ago and you will find them in Psalm 90. I have not written a blog post for a long time. I have had no words to share – they left, … Continue reading →

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Christ is Risen!

Posted on March 31, 2013 by sarahcondie

Easter – it is a time to rejoice and celebrate.  I made this picture using photos I took while Keith and I were up the north coast last year – together they capture some of the themes of Easter. I … Continue reading →

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Whoops!…I almost forgot

Posted on October 26, 2012 by sarahcondie

Recently a nightmare awakened me and I felt hot, sweaty and worried. It concerned one of my children and I lay there feeling helpless while I tried to tell myself it was only a dream. Soon after this, I received … Continue reading →

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