Self improvement should.....

What is the purpose of self improvement?

Ablity to serve others more effectively
ability to take better care of the world

A purpose for life; a sense of fufillment 

I could improve myself by learning how to better express my ideas and inspire others. Do you ever get excited about something and when you share it you would like others be inspired too?

I recently attended Global Leadership Summit and it was fantastic leader training Packed with ideas and advice for impactful living.

I was inspired and impacted. Now the applying it to my daily life starts.

A review of some points that stood out for me:
What are my core values?
Remind myself of them daily and make my decisions based on that
Take time to value others, making the most of opportunities
Appreciate others way more than you think you should then double it
Control or Growth you cannot have both

I need to work on trusting mysel. Authenticity.  Present. Work hard and stay dedicated . Be aware of how I make others feel.
Take care of the people in my life

2017 Reflections

End of 2017. The time has come for reflection of the past year. Seeing as it's been a while since my last post, actually a very long time. I will do a recap of my life in general.

• Work Place: Country Meat Sausage in Blumenort 
• Duties at my work Place: Office Administration 
• Married to Kevin with 3 grown boys who live outside our home
• Goals: Living a life pleasing to God, this means reading His word and spending time in devotion to him.
• Volunteer: Sunday School Teacher for age 11&12 girls.
• Favorite Sport to watch Hockey (Winnipeg Jets of course)
• My home church is Evangelical Fellowship Church.

Jan: Country Meat Christmas party at Frantz Motor Inn, Trip to PV Mexico with Kevin, Cathy and Todd, stayed at the Sunscape, 

Feb: Baking, Friends, Church. Announcement for Sow plant open at Country Meat Sausage.

March: Reminiscing with old pictures at Mom and Dads. Celebrating Kyle's 32nd birthday.

April: Ryan and Nicole Social, walking Leto at the land, making eclairs for work birthday, holding Carmelle's silver lab puppies, family time at Mom and Dads, Jenny's Graduation, Quiz night with Friends. Easter brunch with my family. Spending time with my special friend Marcie. 

May: Kyle and Leanne announced the coming of their first child and our first grandchild. Tulips blooming, dropped my smoothie and it splashed everywhere in the kitchen, Leto helped clean it up. Jenny's bridal shower. Pedicure. Dean and Robyn hosted a party. Fly in Fishermen golf and supper at Elmhurst Golf Course. Visit with Daisy and Liam. Looking for new renters. Bought flowers for outside home. Obsession with bulk barn peanut butter started. First sprouts of green coming out of the ground from seeds I planted.

June: Celebrated 32 years of marriage with Kevin and went for supper at Irori. Kieran's home at Providence burned to the ground and he lost all his belongings. Summer in The City(Red Rider/Bartending), Annual fly in fishing trip to Gammon River. New renters in our duplex.

July: Dress shopping with Mom for Kieran and Jenny Wedding. Baking/Music Coffee house fundraiser for Jenny & Kieran's losses from the fire. Wild flowers I planted started to bloom. Kieran and Jenny wedding. Kieran's 30th birthday. 

Aug: Dairy Farmer Golf tournament with Trenis. Sun eclipse. Family tree building. St.Norberts farmers market , driving around mom's stomping grounds as a young girl with Alison and mom Dad. Garden soups. Birthdays with the kids in the backyard playing badminton and slam jam. making plum jam with plums from the tree in our back yard. Lots of wasps and hornets this year because it was so dry and hot. Concert at the Stadium in Winnipeg with Terry and Rachael (Our Lady Peace, Guns n Roses) Jonathan's mexican theme party. Cleo for a visit. Celebrating Keenen's 25th birthday. 

Sept: Taking Dogs for a run at the land. Fires in backyard fire pit. Keenen traveling to Europe for a month. Pumpkins. Baking. Fall Walks. Bible study nights with Acie and Jessica. 

Oct: Family Thanksgiving, mom and dad 50th anniversary celebration, Mom's 70th birthday celebration. Bomber game with Nadine. Ceasar party at Terry and Racheals. Dinner out with Amanda & SheilaReformation Anniversary lecture at Providence. 

Nov: Leanne's baby shower. Wednesday wine and wing night at Smittys with Marcie and friends. 

Dec: Eastside Christmas Party. Kevin's 20th year recognition with Eastside. Boys 5 year at same company. Christmas celebrations with family. 1st Grandchild born! Holding my first Grandchild!!

Anticipating

Anticipating


Leto and I went for a walk after I got home from work. We are both very excited to experience the warmer temperatures that have started to make their way back into Manitoba. It has been a long cold winter with lots of snow. I am starting to notice tufts of grass sticking out here and there and it is a sight I love. I realized I appreciate the grass on the ground, and most likely I appreciate it much more than people who see it all year round. Maybe I could consider this one of the positives of a long winter?

Church

Why do I think it's important to gather with other Christian believers?

As a Christian it's important to be obedient to God's biblical commands.
Hebrews 10:25 reminds us to meet together as Christians to encourage each other. Prov. 27:17 tells us that other Christians will keep me sharp. Mathew 16:18 tells me that I will have protection from evil. It means I can spend time connecting with others that have same goals as myself. Romans 12:5 reminds me all the church members join together to care for one another. We all have different strengths and gifts and we compliment each other with those unique gifts.
I go as well to seek wisdom and support. It effects my attitude resulting in a more content happier Brenda.
I will be blessed, protected and grow stronger in my Christian faith when I attend church.
I will please God.

Waiting for a Weather Change

As beautiful as winter is, I am so ready for nicer weather. 7 months of snow is a bit much for any person to feel happy about. Oct 4/12 was our first snow fall, it is now April 18th and we still have snow on the ground. 

This girl is really needing a change in the season!

Christmas Begins

This weekend I enjoyed a Christmas evening hosted by Eastside Ventilation with all my family.
I loved the evening we enjoyed together.

My beautiful children waiting patiently for dinner to be served. 

Our meat lovers meal :) Perfect choice for a bunch of
construction workers 

Yummy Chocolate dessert

Enjoying Breakfast the day after at Prairie Ink Restaurant in Grant Park Mall

Thanksgiving

I am thankful for my family. My mom and dad most of all. They provided me with a good stable foundation. I will always truly be thankful for that.