Functional Internet

I spent an hour with the Telus technician this morning, and we seem to have functional internet in our home again.

Turns out their modems don't always pick up a Mac computer. Not good. He said he sees more Macs than PCs in homes these days. He eventually called a tech support line and they were able to give him the fix. Turns out it was quite simple, and he was rather annoyed that they hadn't updated their technicians that this problem occurs and that it is a simple fix. Figures.

But, for those of you I owe an email to, it's still going to be a while in coming. I'm heading to the mountains for a couple hours instead of catching up on email. It's a rare, fairly warm and sunny late fall day, and I think I'm going to go take advantage of it for a while. Catch up emails can wait another while... sunny days not so much at this time of year!

Daily 5 - Day 73

I'm borrowing the internet at my parent's home again, and writing the daily 5 a bit early.

Today's Daily 5:

1. Finding a book I really wanted to read at a bookstore I hadn't thought of to look for it in.
2. An oddly profound moment with God at the conference I attended
3. Giggles (silently) at a totally inappropriate for the world, but so appropriate for me moment.
4. Plans for a lovely dessert and some ice wine while curled up with my new book later.
5. Hanging out with my mom and aunt for a bit, helping to move stuff back into my mom's newly renovated kitchen.

Daily 5 - Day 72

Today's Daily 5:

1. Getting the time I've been wanting to read a book I purchased earlier this week in a round-about way this morning. I spent three hours standing at a copier in Staples running off a job for work that we couldn't print in house or outsource. Not much to do except make sure the copier was running smoothly, and read. So I did.
2. wearing jeans to work
3. having themes from the week confirmed at the conference I'm attending
4. "Unveiled faces"
5. Listening to "Getting Ready for Glory" and "Subtle Shiver" by Steve Bell in the car this morning

Internet Down

I've had kind of a rough night.

I'm at my parent's house, borrowing their internet. My internet at home is down. AGAIN. And this time I'm likely going to miss a free cooking class on Sunday that I registered for months ago in order to be home for the technician to come. But, more internet for the rest of the week (since it's my major means of communicating with a lot of people very dear to me) trumps cooking class.

The conference I'm attending hit hard on some of the raw spots in my life right now, and I'm reeling a bit, feeling exhausted.

Because the internet is down, it's going to be quiet here until at least Sunday.

If you're the praying sort, I'd appreciate your prayers as I continue to listen for Jesus through the remainder of the conference tomorrow, and as I head through the rest of the weekend.

A Lovely Prayer

Just at this moment I'm feeling exhausted. Not defeated, exactly, but spent. Working not to dread the draws on my energy that remain ahead of me. Trying to aim for rest and joy and peace.

I read this prayer on the calendar that sits on my desk (a gift from a dear friend that somehow manages to nearly daily challenge or encourage me), and just for a moment, my spirit cried out in agreement:

O my God, fill my soul with holy joy, courage, and strength to serve you. Enkindle your love in me, and then walk with me along the next stretch of road before me. I do not see very far ahead, but when I have arrived where the horizon now closes down, a new prospect will open before me, and I shall meet with peace.
(Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross - Edith Stein)