Selection of Stories

Time in a bubble

"A tear drop of joy
That weeps in the beauty...."

The Love Story Continues
Interview with Maarten

"....Usually the people I interview talk about themselves, 
you've talked about your wife more than you have your work so far...."

The Labyrinth is a wonderful tool as a walking meditation. It is solved through walking. I was fortunate to train with Dr. Lauren Artress and received accreditation as a Labyrinth Facilitator.....

What a beautiful way to celebrate with Nature's Fireworks!
Thank-you to all of you for making 2011 so wonderful! 

As my beloved, Maarten sleeps, I am awakened to go out and
be with the velvet darkness and sparkling stars. 

Sunrise Kisses and Sparkle from the youngest oldest
Mouse Goddess in the Universe

Nothing delights me more than creating another reality.
If I have been stopped on my path by anyone
my creativity has always stimulated another response…

The picture says it all…

I have been on a webinar for Peace with people from all over the world since September 15th that will complete on International Peace Day today.  

Nadina Unveiling Doorways of Spiritual Peace, video

I was awakened by the plaintive cry of a new born seal pup.
I got up and went out on the deck to watch the stars…

One day visiting Maarnada.… I was asked to make a design.

Other Links about the "Doorways of Spiritual Peace"
Maarnada's Anniversary Gift on Nadina's Storytelling Website
Doorways to Spirit and Doorways to Spirit Video on the Maarnada Website

We never knew Fuji’s birthday but we do know his Feast Day.…

It was my spiritual Grandmother Hanna and the Spiritual Grandmothers of all traditions that had invited me to walk with them.

And the Rhythm Of Life is a powerful beat,
Puts a tingle in your fingers and a tingle in your feet

The story of our Mother Grandmother and
Great Grandmother Ruth Anne Anderson Stewart

In rewriting my Bio for the web site I realized how important each step on my path was and how it prepared me for the next step.

As the Stewart Boot Bell Ringer Rocked around the Christmas Tree she heard you singing and saw you dancing with her!

It is 1:00 p.m., Sunday, December 16th , 2007. My niece, Sheralynn Nadine, has dropped by with her children, six year old Stella Ruby and four year old Jaxon James

We have been to the centre of the Universe and returned.  It was totally amazing!

Little Peace and Good Will were sitting on the Maarnada PEACE BLANKET
wondering what they could do to help
Peace on Earth

Last year we opened the Doorways Gallery on International Peace Day. Shaw Cable did an interview of people on the street

I had to take Maarnada's Symbol of Universal Peace into the morning light that our Maarnada Team had created.

In August 2009 on a journey with Maarten to the beach near our home, I made a request:

Celebrating the 54th Anniversary of the Dutch Bakery and Coffee Shop Ltd.

Message from the Great Council of the Grandmothers
"Call Forth the Ancestors": Grandmothers Speak

Immediately after the sculpture Heartless, Maarten had asked me on what base I saw it.
I quietly said, "A hand."

The sculptor at one with the stone....

Fuji, Faery, Will-he, and the Maarnada Wonder Team were sitting in the Maarnada Dawn Light

Celebrating the eve we met....
42 years ago May 1st

From My Little Girl to Yours
Blessings of New Possibilities....

Nadine, at the age nine saw Mary in a small Chapel and felt her coming into her heart.

Stop on Earth Day or any day and touch the Peace Stone....

The stars sparkling the birds singing
The light painting the sky
Candles lit

After a very long journey in November 2003 an MRI revealed my diagnosis:

How do you replace over thirty-five years of memories of a marriage....

As a witness to my husband, Maarten Schaddelee's process and inspiration this is my story of how Doorways to the Spirit of Peace began.

I hear voices calling as I turn to see
Maarten and nephew Jamie....

I am dancing and singing on the Wind at the time of Ann's Birthday sunrise....

There are people on the path who are constant connectors in life.

In Celebration and Thanksgiving for the life of Kenneth Herbert Crook

In my last visit with Ken he was excited about me being with Maarten....

I awake standing on the podium singing O Canada
Receiving the Gold Medal with all Canadians....

Maarten's Dad, Opa (grandfather) loved to eat and loved to cook....

Maarten's Father

So here I am remembering the birthing of Troy at the time I would have been in serious labour....

This is probably one of the oldest of all seasonal festivals....

On the Wellness Wheel taking time out for
relationships is a priority....

Our niece Victoria gave us a Sparkly Heart
To remind us of our nephew Bradley....

Wonder and Star Child were playing at Grantie's with their cousin Moon Child.

13th Original Clan Mother Becomes Her Vision

On the Darkest Womb Night of the Year
I give thanks for the gift of....

The Great Mystery grants us gifts in life by placing us in the same place at the same time.

The smell of Fir Tree permeates the air as our Christmas Tree came into the house....

And told me what to do
Give a gift to Corine Koek Maasdam.....

Artist Maarten Schaddelee carved the sculpture
"When Peace Comes" out of....

November 10th 1978 was moving day for Mom, Trevor age 8 and Troy age 6 and Maarten....

Birth of My Inner Consciousness started when Maarten was in total conflict....

Samhain (November Eve Halloween)
Dedicated to the Ghosts of all Generations of Ancestors and Ancestresses

Saturday October 26th 1968 Celebrating the Princess and her Prince on the day they said,
We do

"Is Peace Passé" reported by Dan Kahan, aired Sept 21

Excited the young child within me was up early watching the stars....

In Cincinnati, Ohio, when my mother, Ruth, was four years old....

Nade the Nag:  How are you feeling?
Nadina: I am feeling vibrant and noticing my confidence growing....

As this is Lammas, the celebration of the Harvest that we have shared many times together, I wanted to give thanks....

Fuji's story begins in 1994 as a young courageous kitten

Celebrating Trevor's Birthday

Every little breeze was singing to me this morning.

It was May 5th 1945 that the Canadian Troops were part of the Liberation of the Netherlands

Love and Gratitude flow through us as we give thanks on the Maarnada Rose

In the Spirit Petal of the Rose this morning I heard Maarten's Mother's voice.......

I could feel her coming and there she was, "Suck it up Princess, Faery, Hag!!!

"Is a beautiful place, visit with Nadina on video as she shares the magic of her home."

The little Song Sparrow started posing high atop....

Those who stand in the circle suppose....

The Ravens call outside my window....

May Eve 1968
Culinary Arts Ball, Victoria, B.C.

April 22, 2000 - April 22, 2009

"Maarten had recently retired from his Family business..."

"Wonder has been calling to me today..."

"On route to Maarnada's Garden I stop at the top of the Path of Kindness..."

"What if you could become your child self?"....

"Ancient Goddess of All"

"Our son Troy and Maarten had planted heather in our front garden and around Mary"....

"The lilting strains of the music of Tapestry greet me"....

"I was invited by a friend to Sacred Heart Church..."