God in Hockey Heaven

" The good ol' hockey game..." I think it would rival "O Canada" as our anthem!

Outdoor winter sports are a cornerstone here on the prairies. Yep, we gotta drive awhile to find a hill if we wanna ski, but fort-building, skating and snowmobiling are the top three around here.

The huge trend in our area is having your very own rink. The community rinks are busting at the seams, so let's face it! Having your own slab of ice is awesome crowd control!

Our kids hockey teams are never lacking players! My husband coaches the team one of our girls plays on, and I see so much more than teaching skills or plays. HUGE opportunity to touch the lives of families you might not get to know otherwise.

So far, our barn is still empty and i still can't seem to land a job. However, it seems God never lets us run out of stuff to do. Coaching a hockey team is only one example of what God has filled our "to do" lists with. Countless evenings have been spent discussing and praying for players, parents, fellow coaches and the young refs that often see the worst in the fans!

I have watched and prayed as my husband has had to call on the Lord for much wisdom in any given situation because it's not just about hockey. So often I see God suiting up in that dressing room too!

It takes a lot of wisdom and faith to run a farm. Sometimes that feels so useless, cuz let's face it, we're putting so much energy into what is temporary, but on the other hand, we have to make a living. Putting all that faith and wisdom with all your heart and soul into what is eternal, is food for the soul!

In order for there to be hockey in heaven, we gotta get the players there!
....I hope there's a LOT of ice in heaven, cuz we're working on signing a lot of players!