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What Really Matters

19/05/2013 15:38

As I look back on my life, certain dates are imprinted in my mind - gold figures engraved on black marble; glittering, shining, sparkling. 12th May 1974 – the day I became a follower of Jesus. 9th August 1984 – the day I said ‘yes’ to my husband. 15th Feb 1986 – the day we got married. 1st April...

Excuse me please...

12/05/2013 17:18

I was still asleep when the phone rang. My husband hastened to answer it. It was my friend Janet calling. Her news wasn’t good. Janet’s knee was very sore and she was unable to get to CareLink. I felt much for her. I was also perplexed as to what I should do. Janet is our faithful CareLink...

Ten years ago...

05/05/2013 16:31

Ten years ago, when my son entered high school, I had a wake up call. My life had been immersed in my son and his activities since the day he was born. Motherhood had actually turned out even better than I’d anticipated – fulfilling and exciting – (most of the time) - like an exhilarating roller...

All Day Every Day

28/04/2013 17:17

During the past three months of recovery, I’ve had more time than usual to spend with God. I loved it. As I spent long extended times with God each day, my spirit was revived and refreshed like a thirsty plant drenched by summer rains. Two books grabbed my attention for study during my Quiet time....

And then the sun shone!

20/04/2013 11:57

Last Monday, I did several loads of washing and went outdoors to hang my clothes out. The sky was overcast. Lots of rain on the horizon. It looked like an uninspiring kind of day; the kind of day that sneezes and trickles, grumbles and whinges. You know the kind I mean? No bright sunshine. No blue...

The Difference

14/04/2013 17:08

The two months of enforced bed rest after my operation meant that my computer was out of bounds. Thankfully, my gallant man came to the rescue. He lent me his old laptop. What a relief! I was able to sit up in bed with my foot elevated, writing emails, checking Facebook, doing some brain training...

Perspectives

07/04/2013 16:37

A week ago, (after 10 long weeks), I was finally able to make a trip to the library. My husband patiently walked alongside me as I hobbled slowly from the car park; and stepped triumphantly into our well stocked local library. An hour later I emerged with a big smile on my face, armed with 3...

A Perfect Love Story

31/03/2013 17:09

The last couple of weeks I’ve been watching an old film while doing my ironing. It was a film based on Jane Austin’s ‘Sense and Sensibility’. I knew I’d enjoy it since I’d watched it a few years ago on TV. This time I had a DVD of it gifted me by my husband. I tore open the wrapper, slid the DVD...

A little Notebook or Two...

24/03/2013 17:12

During the past ten weeks, as I’ve been forced to lie on my back for hours on end, I’ve had the pleasure of spending time in thought, prayer and contemplation. The little table by my bed has held many treasures. I’ve often picked up a little book to gaze at, turn pages and reflect upon. Recently,...

The Way Forward

17/03/2013 16:46

I was excited. I put on a pair of blue jeans and a pretty colourful blouse. I wore gold studs on my ears; a light gold chain and my little gold cross around my neck. I placed a fancy bracelet on my right wrist and my little watch on the left one. I dabbed a smidgeon of perfume on my neck...

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