Laura Hewett
Measure a Year
I love me a good thunderstorm, but those aren't good for me to practice walking in. I would still love to dance in one again, but right...
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Laura Hewett
- Apr 30
- 2 min
Home Stretch
"Home" is a weird word for an expat, but it's also an important concept. I've been reading a book about transition for students as well...
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Laura Hewett
- Mar 19
- 2 min
Cloud of Witnesses
I absolutely love hanging out with teenagers; they are great, and I learn so much from them. I'm also really blessed by the faithful...
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Laura Hewett
- Jan 18
- 4 min
Traumaversary 9
"Based on what my siblings have said, I think I was bullied the most," my gentle student told me as we both looked out my entry window...
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Laura Hewett
- Dec 31, 2022
- 2 min
The Best Is Yet To Come
Jacqui is one of the most consistent friendships in the past several years of my life. We have a standing call weekly, and despite the...
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Laura Hewett
- Oct 16, 2022
- 2 min
Persist... Still
I was doing readings in church this morning, but I didn't think about that as I pulled my favourite sweatshirt over my head as I was...
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Laura Hewett
- Oct 9, 2022
- 3 min
Remember Christ Jesus
This morning Caroline's message centred around the first three words of our 2 Timothy reading: Remember Christ Jesus. I had a lot to...
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Laura Hewett
- Aug 7, 2022
- 4 min
No Way Home
I've been a fan of Spiderman for a while. This post contains spoilers for Spiderman: No Way Home... and basically all of the live action...
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Laura Hewett
- May 22, 2022
- 5 min
The Best of Times, the Worst of Times
May is a crazy time. Maybe not for everyone, but especially for teachers. It's alumni season, so my previous students are stopping in -...
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Laura Hewett
- Apr 17, 2022
- 2 min
From the in Between
I really didn't want to write a post this week. Today is Easter, and I love this celebration of my risen saviour, but I don't want to...
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Laura Hewett
- Mar 13, 2022
- 2 min
Selah
This morning Graham started his sermon saying we were going on a "romp through Psalm 27," and I love the sentiment. He gave a beautiful...
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Laura Hewett
- Feb 27, 2022
- 3 min
Juxtaposition
This morning's readings were about profound encounters with God, and Graham shared a beautiful message about how we need to hold on to...
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Laura Hewett
- Jan 2, 2022
- 5 min
The Year of Jubilee
I miss Bryce. This is a post about grief and loss as much as it is a post about joy and celebration, so if you can’t handle that paradox...
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Laura Hewett
- Dec 27, 2021
- 4 min
Second Christmas
Sometimes a small thing has the potential to change a life - like when a German woman checks to find out if an American girl has...
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Laura Hewett
- Nov 28, 2021
- 4 min
On the Bright Side
One of the highlights of teaching is when I get to learn from my students. I'm so proud of these resilient, curious, thoughtful young...
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Laura Hewett
- Nov 21, 2021
- 2 min
Ordinary Time
I didn't grow up familiar with the liturgical church calendar, but today is the last Sunday of "Ordinary Time." Next Sunday begins...
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Laura Hewett
- Nov 7, 2021
- 3 min
Celebration Cheesecake
I made a cheesecake yesterday. I ate some today. It's delicious. I feel not guilt about this. I really love cheesecake, and this happens...
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Laura Hewett
- Aug 21, 2021
- 3 min
Plan A
While I manage to hide it often, I'm overwhelmed by large groups of people and deal with social anxiety. I'm fully conscious of being an...
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Laura Hewett
- Aug 1, 2021
- 3 min
Miracles Don't Happen
Miracles don't happen. Except when they do. I waffle back and forth on what to call a miracle. I'm pretty content to say the time someone...
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Laura Hewett
- Jul 11, 2021
- 3 min
Holding Pattern
I've had a lot of people reach out and offer help or ask for updates regarding my last post. First off, thank you. Thank you to the...
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