Reflections…
It is that time of year for me again. It is the time when I begin to reflect over times past, and get a little teary-eyed as I remember God’s faithfulness to me over the course of my life thus far.
It is coming up on two years since I moved to Toronto…four since I came to Canada! One night as I was out with a friend watching the premier of Prince Caspian (an EXCELLENT movie!), she was giving me a ride home, and she happened to take the same route that I remember being taken down when I had first arrived for my new life in Toronto. I remembered the landmarks, the lights, and most of all, the feelings of fear and fright that took over me that night! I remember when I was leaving Winnipeg, my flight was two hours late. When I finally arrived in Toronto, a very gracious lady agreed to pick me up and give me a ride to where I would stay for a few weeks until I got situated. Going down these various roads, I remember wondering to myself how long I would last in this city. I literally came to this city with only $40.00 in my pocket! How in the world was I going to be able to afford to live here??
Well, almost two years have passed since that night, and as I went down those same streets, I could not help but smile. The reality is that God has taken me through SO MUCH and has provided for me in immense ways! I came into a city where I was at the mercy and the kindness of people, and now, I have my own leased apartment, and have room for people to come visit! No I did NOT hit the jackpot! I came into God’s blessings. All this time as I struggled and worked, and lived in the homes of others, the Lord God was preparing this place that I am in now, just for MOI!!!! And now that Opera School is over for me, what next? Well, I am getting a work permit currently, and I am going to be auditioning as much as is possible.
You know, the scripture that sits in the EXACT middle of the Bible says something to the effect of, “It is better to put your trust in God than in man…” And this is a lesson I continue to learn as I get older. This is a city that will eat you alive, but I serve the God of Gods, who is keeping me and making a path for me to follow…and keeps me out of cauldrons!!!!
Speaking of caulrdons, I was walking home today and noticed that whenever the sun comes out in its brightest state, that is when people get a desperate affinity for wearing pigtails!!! All I have to say about that is, “YOU GO WITH YOUR BAD SELVES!!!”
So, summer is just about to burst here, and the summer fashions are already in full swing. I have so far seen my fair share of pale, veiny legs zwiddling about desperately hither and thither on the streets! I just want to tie them to a lounge chair and bake them, and then flip them over with a giant spatula after a while to make sure they get an even coat of sun. The rollerblades are out in full skate, and so are the mini-frocks! One thing is for certain: Nothing really surprises me anymore at this or any time of the year in Canada!
