Living here on the West Coast of Canada we don’t always get to experience winter.  We are all too familiar with the rain but every now and again we get a little taste of the white stuff.  The past week has been incredibly cold with the frigid temperatures dipping down to negative 34 with the wind chill.  Man, is that ever cold!  Growing up in the Eastern part of Canada winter was one of my most favourite seasons especially because of hockey and snow castles.  With the snow we have experienced lately it has brought up a lot of childhood memories and it has allowed me to take two of my three kids outside and build snowmen and snow castles.  Here are a few recent pics of the kids playing outdoors.

Memphis

Nola

He's one cute kid!

On the look-out

Nola & Memphis

Almost 6 months ago, River came into our lives.  One day I will share the story of River as he is truly a miracle, but for now I thought I would share a few photos of River Tov Sabourin.  I must admit, this is one cool kid – oh yeah, he’s pretty cute too!

what a miracle

River has an older sister and brother – Nola & Memphis

his nickname is Gene as he has a long tongue

just look at that face

You were born by His purpose and for His purpose!

Have you ever gone into your closet and pulled out an article of clothing to put on only to find out that it doesn’t fit you any longer?  What about the mirror?  When was the last time you looked in the mirror and realized things needed to change?  For me, change began yesterday.  This isn’t just a change to lose a few pounds, this is a lifestyle change.

If you have ever taken the time to read the Bible, one thing you may notice is that certain numbers have extreme significance.  40 is one of those numbers.  Whenever God wanted to prepare someone for His purposes, he took 40 days.

Noah’s life was transformed by 40 days of rain

Moses was transformed by 40 days on Mt. Sinai

The 12 spies were transformed by 40 days in the Promised Land

Elijah was transformed when God gave him 40 days of strength from a single meal

David was transformed by Goliath’s 40 day challenge

The entire city of Nineveh was transformed when God gave the people 40 days to change

Jesus was empowered by 40 days in the wilderness

The disciples were transformed by 40 days with Jesus after His resurrection

Yesterday was the beginning of something new for me and I am very excited for these next 40 days.  I have decided to undertake a 40 day challenge.  I am well aware of the changes I need to make, especially to my eating habits, but it doesn’t stop there.  This 40 day challenge isn’t just a 40 day challenge to lose weight. It is just the beginning, something I endeavor to do to see breakthrough in my life.  I have decided to use my blog as a outlet to write about my experience, to share what I feel God is saying to me through this 40 day journey and hopefully be an encouragement to others who may come across this.

Let the journey begin!