Pieces of My Life

Every day is a piece of the larger puzzle that we create.

Every moment is the revelation of the bigger picture.

The pieces have dark and light images, but ALL make up One picture.

With its beauty and bleak moments, we do know that unimaginable possibilities are found in every moment for all of us to grow deep and expand our horizons.

The purpose of this blog is to share my journey. The blogs are divided into two sections. One will be snippets of my personal life (Personal Pieces) and the other will be my ministry life (Ministry Pieces); however they both are one whole event called Takouhi.

You are welcome to accompany me on this journey; and as you make the time to read, may you find nuggets of comfort, challenge and courage to help you continue your own journey.

Every moment is a gift, may we share that gift with everyone on this journey of Everlasting Love. Amen.

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Rev. Takouhi Demirdjian-Petro

ABOUT TAKOUHI

Biography

Biography Rev. Takouhi Demirdjian-Petro was born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon in an Armenian Family. Her father, born in Bursa, was an infant survivor of the Armenian Genocide of 1915. Her mother was born in Beirut, Lebanon into an Armenian family who had escaped the Genocide from Marash. Both towns are located in present-day Turkey. Her name, in Armenian, Takouhi [pronounced Ta-Koo-Hee], means, “queen”. Her mother wanted to name her Esther, after Queen Esther of the Old Testament, but her father suggested to name her Takouhi, after all Esther was a queen. The Name Takouhi is a popular Armenian name. … Read more

EVENTS

FROM THE BLOG

Trash or Treasure – June 3, 2019

June 4, 2019

The late Phyllis Tickle has said, and I believe it is in her book, “The Great Emergence: How Christianity Is Changing and Why” (October 1, 2008) that churches go through great transitions every 300-500 years. It is like purging the attic of a house to see what is worth keeping and what needs to go. In the last few months, the neighbouring United Churches where I live and serve have met twice. Our first meeting was held on March 30th and the second, just a few days ago on June 1. In conversations we had many questions come up: What … Read more

CONTACT ME

Sally Meyer

Received with joy!

The picture simply doesn't do the "real thing" justice.

Thank you..."

Mandi & Chris

June 18, 2016

Chris and I would like to sincerely thank you for the wonderful ceremony.

We have received so many positive comments about you and how our ceremony was so fun and laid back.

Dorothy Mills

August 30, 2016

Your book with its poetry, prayers and blessings is an inspiration to me. Thanks!

You and your husband are gifted photographers who see beauty in the world around you

Larry Cochran

July 23, 2016

Many of us at one time or another consider writing a book and becoming a renowned author of a best seller. But less than 2% actually get across the starting line and the vast majority of those who do don't get published. On the other hand, James A. Michener, the author of over 40 books including epic best -selling tales of Hawaii, Tales of the South Pacific, The Source and Centennial, was in his forties when he started to write. There is hope and inspiration for us budding writers. He reminds us that "Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries."

So we are in rare company as we celebrate with Takouhi the publishing of her first book, "The True Gift Lives on.. Christmas Poetry, Prayers and Blessings". This is a special book, as it is the result of recording revelations borne of tradition; the incremental understanding and blessings that accumulate with each Christmas season. While the story is the same each year, the impact grows as we continue to explore the riches of God's gift to us. That is what we see in Takouhi's writing as it progresses through the book and through her Christmas experiences over the years. It is a blessing she has passed on to us.