tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63659731483170297722024-03-05T16:00:01.298+10:00We All Have A Story...What's Yours?I am a Canadian but I call Australia my home.
I love writing and photography and I want to share some of my stories and photography and encouragement, too!Brenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-85043546941498329722022-12-24T07:58:00.000+10:002022-12-24T07:58:20.095+10:00Merry Christmas 2022Hello to family and friends,
This is a very short blog post to wish all our family and friends a Merry Christmas.
I love Christmas Carols and here is a short video that Peter captured of me the other night - hope you enjoy. Brenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-31488643879001031952019-12-31T21:57:00.000+10:002019-12-31T22:09:40.319+10:00What A Decade It Has Been.....Some good but a whole lot of sad.......I do not know about you, but I am not a huge fan of New Year's Eve. It is probably because as I get a wee bit older, I struggle to stay awake that late. In the past my husband, Peter and I have watched television shows and endeavoured to stay awake for the big count down, but we end up being woken by the local fireworks, wish each other a Happy New Year and then move to our proper bedBrenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-10716465014255825082018-01-31T10:17:00.002+10:002018-01-31T10:49:09.261+10:00Kicked To The Curb - Good Samaritans
My guess is that we all have experienced being 'kicked to the curb' at least once in our lives. I know that I have and depending on how serious our falls are will determine how long it takes us before we can get back up again. Perhaps you have experienced a couple of kicks in a row and it took you a bit longer to get back up again. Some of you may have even skinned your knee Brenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-78398934829429547732017-06-28T15:03:00.001+10:002017-06-28T15:03:43.977+10:00I Am Thine, O Lord (Draw Me Nearer)
The melody of this hymn has been rolling around inside of my heart and soul for the past several days. That's the power of hymns that I have grown up with; that they still resonate deep within my spirit just like God's word. When we hide God's word or music deep inside our hearts, it comes bubbling up to the surface to remind us of the truth that we might be in need of on a Brenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-8932596397283671352017-05-14T08:15:00.000+10:002017-05-14T08:15:15.377+10:00I Learned A New Word, No Two Actually
Hold Space. A friend of mine shared an article recently which talked about 'hold space' and I had never heard the term until then.
I encourage you to read the article for yourself as the author, Heather Plett explains it really well. No point reinventing the wheel, right?
I have both been on the receiving end and the giving end of "hold space" and it is a real privilege Brenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0Brisbane QLD, Australia-27.4697707 153.02512350000006-28.3721187 151.73423000000005 -26.5674227 154.31601700000007tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-86445282845998895992017-04-26T11:36:00.001+10:002017-04-26T11:36:17.587+10:00Fond Memories of Jessie Our Furbaby Forever In Our Hearts
I will inevitably write more about our beautiful fur baby Jessie in the coming days and weeks, but here is a short paragraph below and a video that I created to remember her by.
As stated below, thanks to Bec and Steven Elphick and to Dr Mike Hinds from Centenary Vet Surgery and his great team.
Brenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-29090832691009806252017-03-20T06:40:00.001+10:002017-03-20T06:44:54.189+10:00An All Nighter
The sun is just beyond the horizon and the sky is starting to lighten up; I can see pinks in the midst of the cloudy sky. That's right - a cloudy sky in the Sunshine State of Queensland on this, the 20th day of March, the start of our Autumn.
It was not my plan to pull an all nighter, but my insomnia had other ideas and I have been resistant to seek the assistance of artificial Brenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-63890157762377332902017-02-26T06:51:00.001+10:002017-02-26T06:53:37.497+10:00The Father’s Heart
Have you ever stopped to think about just how much you are loved?
For me, I grew up knowing the love of a Mom and Dad and Grandparents and Aunties and Uncles and Sisters and Brother; well, I had better stop there because if I keep going and I sure could, there is a strong probability that I will leave someone out and I do not intend this to be an exclusive statement.
However, I know that Brenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-68627553319158299572017-02-01T17:43:00.000+10:002017-02-01T17:43:04.372+10:00Elephants....Any In Your Room?I recorded this video last week but due to technical difficulties, I could not upload to YouTube; well, initially anyways. Perseverance pays off. Not actually sure what the issue was, but I have made notes for future reference in case it happens again.
We are bombarded with so much information these days I try to keep good notes for training, learning and reflection purposes. &Brenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-67368091510360558842017-01-05T13:29:00.000+10:002017-01-05T13:29:41.716+10:00This Is The Day
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and
be glad in it.
I laid awake in the early hours this morning thinking about
what title I should give this post.
There were so many options; not unlike the many choices that we are given
each and every day. Some of these decisions
are ones that we probably do without even really giving much thought to
actually. Brenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-50838086586294247262016-05-08T09:31:00.000+10:002016-05-08T09:37:03.873+10:00Happy Mother's Day 2016The dawn has broke on Mother's Day 2016 for us in the world in the South East Hemisphere and in timezones stretching from Paris eastward.
This day in the calendar can be very similar to Christmas in that it can be both a happy and sad time for many reasons for different people.
As I reflect on my own life, I am incredibly thankful for an amazing Mother who was such an inspiration. MomBrenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-67668750321591959462015-12-31T23:05:00.000+10:002015-12-31T23:05:11.272+10:00The Last QR Snowflake of 2015This is a short blog post to say 'hi' and wish you all a safe and happy evening celebrating New Year's Eve and best wishes as we enter into a new year - 2016.
I thought it would be fitting to close-off the year with the excerpt from our Christmas Card and a link to the 'funky snowflake' from the Christmas Card which some did not realise was a QR code. I would have loved to have sent a Brenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-24123938669159331432015-11-04T13:39:00.000+10:002015-11-04T14:07:01.344+10:00Prayer Vigil for JoeyI met Joey+Rory....through their music.....
I was first introduced to Joey+Rory when my Mom gave me one of their CD's for Christmas in 2013. I loved it! I listened to it over and over again. When I was out driving in our little blue Jazz, it was the CD that I regularly played and the harmonies that Joey+Rory sing are beautiful. All of their songs are gorgeous and some Brenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0Brisbane QLD, Australia-27.4710107 153.02344889999995-29.275130700000002 150.44166189999996 -25.6668907 155.60523589999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-28714910147584317122015-10-14T12:36:00.001+10:002015-10-14T12:38:01.167+10:00ThanksgivingAs I contemplated this past Monday, well technically Tuesday here in Australia--Monday back in Canada was Canadian Thanksgiving, I pondered a few things.
It is interesting that whilst Canada is celebrating Thanksgiving as they head into the bounty of their Fall (Autumn) harvest, 'down under' we are heading into Spring and the warmer weather, but whatever the season, there is still so much toBrenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-73589479267754049802015-09-29T00:55:00.000+10:002015-09-29T00:57:15.897+10:00Knock KnockMy journey continues but thankfully I believe I am getting somewhere, but what a wonderful reminder on Sunday that I do not need to strive in my own strength, but to float down God's river of life to His destination for me.
I loved the analogy that Julianne gave about floating, too, because it reminded me of what my Dad taught us as kids when we first were learning to swim. To this day IBrenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-40983394355109350992015-08-24T23:59:00.001+10:002015-08-25T00:00:59.102+10:00His Mercies Are New Every MorningThis is a short story about a gal whose name is Rebecca. Her year started out okay but then she learned the news that her Mom's condition had worsened - you see, she had cancer which had metastasized and spread into her liver, kidney and blood. Rebecca had married a man who did not live close to her Mom and siblings, so she knew that she wanted to go and spend some time with her Brenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-68375758600806785142015-07-15T00:28:00.001+10:002015-07-15T00:28:57.099+10:00My Condensed Story Of The Past 12 Plus MonthsSo yeah, where do I begin? I am really not sure, so I will start somewhere. A lot has happened since my last blog post and I really do want to write more for the rest of this year. I will start here and reflect more over the past 12 months plus in other blog posts.
The past 12 months plus has had some highs but a lot of lows and challenges, too and the stresses continue, but Brenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-15708210868232877612014-04-12T12:58:00.000+10:002014-04-12T12:58:25.864+10:00Jessie & Jake Wish Memphis A Happy 1st Birthday With The Help Of SendOutCardsAs is indicated in my "about me" paragraph at the top of my blog page, my husband Peter and I have two puppy dogs - Jessie and Jake who are Kelpie/Cattle Crosses.
We love our puppies a whole lot and they are, in essence, our 4 legged children.
Peter has a gorgeous daughter, my step-daughter; but we do not have any children of our own (not by choice per se); however, I do not want to get off topicBrenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-90074042543100502362014-04-03T22:04:00.000+10:002014-04-03T22:15:15.384+10:00The Man In The Moon
While I was outside tonight in the backyard with the puppies, I looked
up to the horizon and there was a beautiful orange haze along the edge
of the sky. The sun had gone to bed, but it was still leaving its mark
behind; out of sight, but not out of mind you could say!
I love sunsets, sunrises, clouds, birds, the ocean, sand and the sky.
Whilst I believe that God is all around us, Brenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-38482282700218166702013-10-06T17:39:00.000+10:002013-10-06T17:39:59.907+10:00100% Will Paralyse YouTo live 95% life, instead of striving for perfection; disables and paralyses us because we always fail.
I have often been told I am too hard on myself and also have too high expectations of others.
I was reminded of a couple of very important things last weekend from a very wise friend.
Be transformed by the renewing of your mind and Cast every thought captive to the obedience of Christ and Brenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-72433505607328221672013-09-03T22:58:00.003+10:002013-09-03T22:58:33.885+10:00In The Wake Of Australia's Upcoming Election - Sat 7 Sept 2013Wow. Political campaigns can bring out the worst and ugly in some candidates and Australia's current Prime Minister, a boy raised in a Christian home in Nambour, Queensland has certainly changed his views about marriage.
There was a question and answer show where a local pastor from Brisbane Matt Prater asked a very valid question of the Prime Minister and the following is my commentary Brenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-34447588375938043522013-04-18T21:55:00.000+10:002013-04-18T21:55:02.159+10:00Mumbo Jumbo
There are so many different types of great music out there and this past Sunday Peter and I had the opportunity of listening to an all girls band called Mumbo Jumbo and I have included a couple of videos I created from their performances.
The first video is photos I took with my 'newish' camera that I am still experimenting with - must get to a course soon. But yeah, I love the Brenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-79229675324407342182013-04-10T21:18:00.000+10:002013-04-10T21:22:03.828+10:00A Beautiful Sunset
This is a shot of the sunset from our front driveway the night we arrived home from our Easter weekend in Gladstone. It was stunning.
As the sun moved a bit farther down into the horizon, the shades of orangey red grew and became more intense. A pity that I was not by the water - that would have been a spectacular view.
Our God is an amazing creator, don't you agree?
Brenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-61217289465651220662012-12-10T23:08:00.002+10:002012-12-10T23:13:49.079+10:00Oh, What a Night!
Springfield Community Christmas Carols
Oh, what a night. We had a blast Santa and I and Maurie our Elf. The weather was not as cold as in the North Pole, but it cooled off just enough with a lovely breeze blowing.
It was so lovely to see the children tonight and they were all so well-behaved. We had a fun time singing with Paris Morgan Jingle Bells, Brenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365973148317029772.post-27671652105700732082012-10-01T21:57:00.002+10:002012-10-01T21:57:30.487+10:00My Creative Side
A long weekend! Ah! After a couple of busy but good days on Saturday and Sunday, Peter and I enjoyed a much deserved sleep in this morning followed by a quick catch-up call with Mom via Skype and then a lovely late brunch. Delicious, even if I do say so myself. Loved my Potato
Rosti's.
My afternoon project was to finish a slide show which I had started last weekBrenda Tough Grimeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02731500429680481282noreply@blogger.com0