Meeting The Neighbours
Yesterday Ernest saw one of the neighbours at the construction project climbing up the fence of his house to peek over, to see what was...
top of page
Blog
All Inspiration!
Search
Risel Furtado
- Mar 9
- 3 min
From Rock Lifting To Body Building
This year I have a fitness goal. It's more challenging than any other year of my life and the one I like to talk about the least. My goal...
46 views3 comments
Risel Furtado
- Jan 31
- 3 min
From Stilettos to Construction Boots
I think about how my life has changed drastically. From sitting in an office, wearing high heeled shoes and power suits to recently...
62 views3 comments
Risel Furtado
- Jan 6
- 1 min
Goodbye Canada, Hello Azores Islands!
Just like that, we're not in Canada anymore Toto. I am writing this before leaving for the Azores. I have mixed feelings about leaving...
38 views2 comments
Risel Furtado
- Dec 25, 2022
- 3 min
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas everyone from Ernest and me. We hope that wherever you are in this world that you have a day of reflection, fun and above...
49 views2 comments
Risel Furtado
- Dec 24, 2022
- 2 min
Revisiting My Past
It's a winter wonderland today. The snow is falling, it's so windy I can hear the wind howling loudly. It's perfect. This fulfills the...
38 views0 comments
Risel Furtado
- Nov 11, 2022
- 3 min
What I Learned In A Year Without Goals
I began to set goals each year when I was in my twenties. I did it on my own and didn't follow any particular structure. It was more of...
19 views0 comments
Risel Furtado
- Aug 5, 2022
- 2 min
A Healing Journey
Near the end of last week I felt unwell. The next day I was sick. All kinds of thoughts tend to go through my mind when sickness shows...
17 views0 comments
Risel Furtado
- Jul 29, 2022
- 2 min
That Feeling of Urgency
Have you ever had a feeling of urgency to be somewhere or do something very specific? It's a feeling that does not leave you. You may...
26 views0 comments
Risel Furtado
- Jul 20, 2022
- 2 min
The Wonders of Life
Life has always been a bit of a mystery to me. My thoughts about it have changed over the years. Some of my favourite books to read are...
24 views0 comments
Risel Furtado
- Jul 12, 2022
- 3 min
Getting Real with Myself
I was looking back at pictures of myself when I had stopped exercising my body and it became weak. I lost my physical strength and felt...
23 views0 comments
Risel Furtado
- Apr 29, 2022
- 2 min
A Delightful Spiritual Experience
This week I was sitting on my patio and I felt a presence crouch down and hug me dearly from behind. I have had this type of thing happen...
68 views0 comments
Risel Furtado
- Mar 29, 2022
- 2 min
Memory of A Father and Son
A couple of weeks ago I was at the beach. The tide was coming in and the water was becoming rough. I observed a father and his young son...
17 views0 comments
Risel Furtado
- Feb 15, 2022
- 1 min
Lord, Make Me An Instrument Of Your Peace
Yesterday I was rattled. It was one of those days where there seemed to be no good news and slowly things got worse. It seemed as if...
22 views0 comments
Risel Furtado
- Feb 8, 2022
- 2 min
The Path To Our Successful Marriage
On Saturday Ernest and I shared our experiences in Let's Talk About Marriage. One of the things I've learned in our marriage is to let...
47 views0 comments
Risel Furtado
- Dec 30, 2021
- 4 min
What's Your Word for 2022?
Ever since December 2012, God has given me a word for the upcoming year. It sets the context for the entire year. Here are some memories:...
74 views0 comments
Risel Furtado
- Dec 24, 2021
- 2 min
Merry Christmas, Feliz Natal!
Ernest and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas! This year we are thankful to God for every situation in our lives and everything He has...
30 views0 comments
Risel Furtado
- Nov 30, 2021
- 2 min
You Be The Change
Every year since 2012 I've asked God for a word to set the context for the coming year. This year it is Change. As we approach the end of...
11 views0 comments
Risel Furtado
- Nov 19, 2021
- 2 min
Huge Gratitude!
I received some thank you messages this week for helping some people with life crises at different times. I am humbled by being able to...
19 views0 comments
Risel Furtado
- Nov 17, 2021
- 2 min
Let's Talk About Suicide
In the book "The Problem of Pain", C.S. Lewis wrote about a note from his physician who said "Mental pain is less dramatic than physical...
27 views2 comments
bottom of page