Sepia Saturday Bygone Days

Today I am featuring my mother's parents and maternal grandparents.....
It has become a popular occurance to admit if your ancestors were convicts. I cannot attest to that with mine. On my maternal side they were Welsh, then further back French, as you will observe by the surname. On my father's side, sadly I know very little. No photos or contact, a mystery?

These are my mother's parents, (my gandparent's)Samuel and Agnes Annie Charles.

My grandfather died when I was eight years old. I still feel sad to have lost him at my early age. My grandmother lived to see one of my small children. She was a sweet gentle Christian woman. I loved both dearly.

 Seated in the Sulky are my mother's maternal grandparents (my great grandparents).
Great grandfather Evan Cozens` was born in 1831 at Havenford, West Penbrokshire, South Wales.
Great grandmother Margaret (Morris) Cozens`,  born 1846 in Monmouth Shire, Wales.
They married on 4th February 1869 and migrated to Victoria, Australia.
Agnes Annie Cozens`, my grandmother (above) was born there in 1888.

"We live by faith not by sight. We are confident, I say and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord"... 2 Corinthians 5:7-9.

Reading, The WORD of GOD

I never used to read the Bible..
I found it difficult to understand.
So although I was given the WHITE one in the picture below, I left it unread for years.
After all, didn't they read it and teach from it in church?  I was sure that was all I needed to know.
Then I got given a paperback New Testament.
Okay then, I'll try that! It was simplified and I was able to understand, so I began to read....... and it opened up a whole new world to me.
From then on I wanted to understand more...
After all, when you love someone with all your heart, you want to know EVERYTHING about them! Don't you??
 And that's how I came to know Jesus in a personal relationship.  And that's what God wants.....He wants us to worship Him, in a personal way!

We also need to be very careful what version we read, as some are Deceptive....and Perverted.
Remember, Gods 'WORD' explained by the Apostle Paul say's.
"But I am not surprised. Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light."
(Taken from the N.L.T. Bible    in 2 Corinthians 11:14)

An example of this is the New Internation Version.
Example: from Colossians 1:14. 
New Internation Version.... "In whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins."
Where the King James Bible says, "In whom we have redemption through His blood."
The N.I.V. versions, OMITS......THE BLOOD!

So, as in the picture of my Bibles, I have a few versions now. AND, I cross reference.

2 Timothy 3: 16 states, "All scripture is God-Breathed, and profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness!"

If The Word of God is God-Breathed then I am blessed to be able to read it, and, I treasure it.

Years ago I was informed: 
Clean Bible, dirty Christian.
Dirty Bible, clean Christian..... It's the oldest book in the world. Read it.  

WELCOME To:       ME,   L.D. Burgus  and  Mary333
Greetings to all in the name of Jesus our Lord.
Come in and sit a while, share and enjoy the love......

Soldiers Once Were

An Englishman, he served Australia in the second World War, first in the Middle East and later on the
Kakoda Trail in Papua New Guinea. Captured and tortured by the Japanese. He somehow managed to make it back home to his wife and 3 children.
Mental and Physical illness plagued him for the remainer of his life.

He was my father and I was born long after his return .....



He was an American Marine wounded and awarded the Purple Heart in the Vietnam War. He almost lost his arm in action. And still has shrapnel encased in his chest. He spent time in Japanese and American hospitals. He also, retains the Mental and Physical effects of war.

He is my husband.

ANZAC DAY
On the 25th April, Australia Remembers the gallant hero's. Those valliant men and women who sacrificed themselves so that we, may live in peace and security. 
This year that day fall's on a Sunday. It will begin with a dawn service and a march through the streets of every City and Town. Monday will be a National Holiday of rememberance. 

The Ode To The Fallen:
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weiry them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning.
WE SHALL REMEMBER THE THEM...
LEST WE FORGET...

"Vigil"  Pre-dawn Memorial Service Held Yearly In Commemoration.

The Eternal Flame Burn's

Ray Pictured This Morning With The Fresh Floral Tributes. He will take part in the honourable march with all the other Vietnam Veterans. I take part to remember my father (Second World War) and grandfather (First World War).

25th April 2010 ANZAC DAY REMEMBERED..

John 15:13. "Greater Love Hath No Man, Than He Lay Down His Life For His Brother." 

Healthy Liver.....Healthy Heart

What you eat is what you are. Eat Fruit (with nuts) at least an hour PRIOR other food. It curbs the appetite and cleanses the digestive tract.

Fruit and water, are wonderful for the liver.

The liver is your toxin eliminater......

   

The liver produces cholestrol!!
Overeating of certain foods increases cholesterol which if unused causes plaque in the arteries. 
We all know down the track that plaque can cause heart attacks or stroke...

So what's the reason for cholesterol?

  Cholesterol is a fat (lipid) particle that circulates in the blood. It is a building block for cell membranes and is essential for the formation of bile. So there IS a plausable reason for cholesterol.

A blood test reveals Cholesterol levels:
HDL   is Good!
LDL   is Bad!

Fruit and Vegetables are the way to go... LIVE FOODS

More Plain Water

More fish ....Omega 3 Oils

Less Meat .............. DEAD FOOD

Good foods de-fat your liver.

A Healthy Liver is a Healthy You!

 There is much said about eating foods in the Bible..

These are only a couple.

Ezekiel 47:12 "Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing.

Numbers 11:5 We remember the fish we ate in Egypt. ......also cucumbers, leeks, onions and garlic...

ONIONS placed in rooms when people are sick...will actually absorb toxins.  Keeping health. 

SARAH ** MAMA'RITHA ** CASSIE

Hello Ladies...welcome to my humble nest
Come inside and browse a while
We are here to learn from one another
To be stimulated and refreshed
Jesus gave the greatest command as LOVE..
Ephesians 5:2
And it is...Unconditional... Bless you!

Happy Birthday Daniella...you've come a long way.

Daniella with her big brother, my son Peter.


It's my daughter Daniella's birthday to-day... "Buon Compliano Bella Mia." .
She is my second youngest and my WILD child.
When growing up she had all the boys bluffed, no one dared say the wrong word for fear of her volatile temper. In High School her face reigned almost every  photo lining the Principals Office wall. A champion athlete, baseball player and the lead soprano, she represented her school at the Sydney Opera House.
But instead of a career, she opted for an early marriage.
After the birth of her 2 son's she suffered a miscarriage and then the death of a premature baby boy who only lived 10 days. He passed away on a Christmas Eve... a difficult memory.
The marriage was violent with shocking abuse. Finally she broke free and fled with her son's to another state.
Today she has a lifetime of memories.
Yet overcome she has. Currently she is studying for a Double Degree in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education. 

Nevertheless,  her greatest acheavement has been the strength of her faith.
"Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock. And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat upon that house, and it fell not; for it was founded upon a rock (Christ Jesus)." 
Matthew7:24-25. "On Christ her solid Rock she stands, all other ground is sinking sand!" 

Her Testimony at Rainbow Beach.

Up the in the tree...

Pictured here at about age 14yrs with her cousin's and brother Lee (the smallest)

My Sacred Sunday Joyful Contribution

My mother and I

I must feature my mother here. And to all the mothers of the world, thank you for giving life.

God gives strict instructions in Exodus 20:12.
"Honour thy father and thy mother; that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy GOD giveth thee."
Note: There is no claus saying, If they give you all you want!
          If they are perfect only.
          If they don't abuse you.
No, the instruction is clear. HONOUR. (respect and give credit)
Unfortunately some parents are so bad, that one may wonder.......
However, without them, we wouldn't be.

My own mother is now 92yrs old and legally blind.
She lives alone in a Retirement village by choice.
A few months back I went to care for her, the poor darling had shingles.
Putting her onto Muti-B vitamins has assisted her quick recovery.
Mum used to play the church organ....and piano at home.

Following the breakdown of my first marriage I'd go and spend much healing time with mum.
She felt, a good soak in her deep bath was the answer. So in I'd pop and lay while she played beautiful old hymns. Listening to her sing the words, caused tears of release to flow. ....

"What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear. 
What a privilege to carry, everything to God in prayer."

Thank you Mum for the faith in HIM... that you bestowed.   

Mummy(Emilee`) today with Grand daughter Shiarn.

  

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* * SOME SNAKE * *

Driving home from church in the dark my headlights hit on a large long thick object crossing the road. Slowing my speed I sat in horror watching the humungas python slither the last few metres to escape into bushland. Wow! that was some snake... I shook my head in disbelief. It was the biggest I'd ever set eyes on! And to top it off I'd noticed the bulge emphasising some poor unsuspecting animal had become its meal. Owning a little dog myself I felt sick wondering who would be missing their pet come morning. 

One disgruntled sheep farmer installed an electric fence to stop his sheep going missing.
These photos show a surprise at what he caught. 

The Culprit

The Diamond Head Snake can give a nasty bite, even leaving teeth behind in the victim
However, they are non venomous, killing their prey by strangulation.
They are noctural staying under houses, in roofs or up trees during the day.
Their length measures from 2-4 metres or 6 1/2 to over 13 feet long.....
Some people keep them as pets. My advice is, stay safe and don't trust!

Below is my grandson Luke with two of his special treasures.....

Unusual pets....but not harmful...

* Thou wilt keep in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee.
   Isaiah 26:3

   

GOD SAY'S

MY DEAREST ONE

You may not know Me, but I know everything about you. Psalms 139:1

I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2

I am familiar with all of your ways. Psalms 139:3

Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31

For you are made in My image. Genesis 1:27

In Me you live and move and have your being. Act 17:28

I knew you before you were conceived! Jeremiah 1:4-5

I chose YOU when I planned creation. Ephesians 1:11-12

You were not a mistake, for all your days were written in my book. Psalms 139:15-16

I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live. Acts 17:26

You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 149:13

I knitted you together in your mothers womb. Psalm 138:13

And brought you forth on the day you were born. Psalm 71:16

So now you know...how much I love you!

Greetings

Hello and welcome to Bernie.
God loves you and desires His very best for you.
Hugs .....

Miracles Happen---So, Never Give Up Hope!

He was born at Taronga Zoo, Sydney on the 7th March this year.

His name is Pathi Harn, an Asian name meaning Miracle.....

Taronga Zoo sits on the side of Sydney Harbour. This giraffe looks towards the city.

Pregnant Asian Elephant Hong Dee came into labour with her first calf following 22 months gestation. It was a gruelling time. After 5 days her waters finally broke yet still no sign's of the calf appearing. By now the cow was in agony,twisting, crawling, climbing and rolling  as time progressed,  yet she uttered no sound. Keepers kept a helpless vidual after the Zoo Vet performed an ultasound and announced....NO MOVEMENT.    All were sad. Even the other elephants paid the first time mother no heed..... they seemed to understand!  To perform a C-section was out of the question as success rates are low and the cow usually dies. Nothing could be done, they simply had to wait on natures own time. Knowing it could be weeks or months for the expulsion the keepers gave up their observation.    At about 5am on the seventh day, the video camera's recorded the birth. Not still born as imagined but alive...... The mother kept tender watch over her baby, occassionally prodding to encourage him to stand. Hours later keepers arrived to discover the live,  but very fragile little fellow. Watched by the mother they worked massaging his body and assisting him to stand. Colostrum extracted from the mother was tube fed directly into the baby's stomach, to give valuable first life assistance. 

      

He was nicknamed Mr Shuffles to begin with as he found it had to get along.
The Miracle:  The baby had been preserved in a coma type rest inside the mother during her long labour. If this had not happened, then the placenta would have detached from the uterus wall causing the baby to die. 

Friends came to visit and he had a playmate.

Soon the weakest began to find his strength and started to throw his weight around.

Now he weighs 156 Kilos or 344 lbs.

The Moral Is: At the slightest sign of survival never give up the fight and never give up HOPE.

God's Word tells us in: Ecclesiates 3:1-2  "There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under Heaven. A time to give birth and a time to die".....

This little elephant didn't know how to worry, but he does know how to live.....For he is a MIRACLE... 

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BEYOND THE RAINBOW

Way out back of beyond...........where dreams are dreamed.
Paradise is permitted to reign supreme.

Children are children running unrestained and free
Learning to cherish nature,  back to basics be.

The screaching white cockatoo
Outlive us all.

Nature may nurture with no threat to call.

Bungle Bungles

Orange and black beehive shaped domes amaze the eye.

 

And finally, ocean meets sky.

Psalms 100:1-5  "Shout with joy to the Lord all the earth!

Worship the Lord with gladness.

Come before him with singing and joy.

Acknowledge that the Lord is God.

He made us and we are His.

We are His people, the sheep of His pasture.

Enter His gates with thanksgiving.

Give thanks to the Lord and praise His name......

A Book 'Roo......and Surprises of the Mind.

Yes! I’m certainly a book ‘Roo, hopping from room to room seldom without one within range.

The day cannot be spent totally on reading books, there's so much else to do. However, the books to be read beckon and call out from the pages, every time I walk past.   My dreamy mind envisualize’s the next page and all the wonderful new information it may contain. Can’t I abscond from the present for just a moment and retreat to the land of rapture and learning?


It’s intriguing!!


For instance! Have you ever heard the word ‘Somatization?’ Well, it’s a very sad state of existence, when a person truly believes with all sincerity they have some major illness. Symptoms present continually to the sufferer, so surely there is a problem? After repeated doctor’s visits and numerous test’s nothing is found. To the professional eye they certainly look well. And believe me…. there are many ways to sight a physical illness, without a word expressed.
One must also remember of course, we can actually become ill if we believe it with enough intensity.


My newest acquisition is a thoroughly perceptive book written by a friend named Bill Conway. You meet many wonderful people through these Blog’s. Bill is one who I met here, he goes by the name of Beggar….So take the time to click on his name and read his posts, he will delight you.
Bill is a sensitive Christian author and an academic with a brilliant mind. His book featured below is written in conjunction with two other doctors. It leads you on a journey of discovery into the relationship between the unconscious mind and many physical traits of illness.
It’s a great book that may be used as a reference for doctors, psychologists or just the average person who desires to understand more…..

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE.
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A STRANGE KEEPSAKE

LIFE"S NOT ALWAYS FROTH AND BUBBLE
YET TWO THINGS STAND ALONE
KINDNESS IN ANOTHERS TROUBLE
COURAGE IN YOUR OWN.
Anon


"I have something to give you" she said.
"It reminds me of you."
The gift was opened to reveal a sad little clay elephant.
Not the usual gift one might expect.
Surprised eyes questioned with an unspoken verbal query?
Her friend laughed.
"Look at it, don't you see yourself?"
No!... the recipient didn't actually!  and her heart dropped unsure!


"I'll tell you what I see,"  continued her friend.
"Elephants are gentle, they amble on through life and they never forget....
They remember your birthday when others don't.
They are aware when your sad. And when you need a helping hand.
This little fellow has sunk to the ground. Just as far down as he can go.
Will he remain in dispair? 


Look! he's raising his trunk in hope. 
Soon he'll raise the rest of himself and charge back into life.......
Just like you do."


Ahhh ... a surpising gift of encouragement.
A keepsake to look at when walking the valley of dispair.




We are reminded in God word: Romans 8: 31-37
"If God is for us, who can ever be against us?
Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love? 
Does it mean He no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity?...............
NO! despite all these things, overwhelming victory is our's through Christ who loves us! 

EASTER SUNDAY MIRACLE, HE IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD.....

"The sun is beginning to rise, Hurry, Hurry."
"Mother of James. Do you have the spices?"
"Yes Mary, all is well.....Salome, bring the burial clothes!"
Huddled together against the morning chill, the three women tread carefully over the rocky terrain.

"The crowds have thankfully returned to Jerusalem, so many before......now all gone!"

Mary's bleak expression and swollen red eyes reflected her desolation.
Salome.. walking in the middle glances in sorrow towards her friend.
Words at this moment are beyond all... their souls are empty.

"The sepulchre is this way,"
Mary Magdalene breaks forward to lead the way.
Then with a gasp she comes to an abrupt halt....
In bewilderment the three stare.
The heavy stone blocking entry to the tomb has been moved away.
Terror fills their minds, each having different thoughts?

Salome wonders, 'Who has done this?'
Mary Magdalene ponders, 'Someone has desecrated my Lord!"
Mary, mother of James fears, 'Have the Pharassee's plotted against Him even in death?'

INSIDE:  A brilliant ethereal glow illuminates two strangers.
Fear strikes the hearts of the women........Jesus is gone! 
Then.....
Calm with peace.... 
As their minds register the presence of Angelic Beings.

"Ladies, why seek ye the Living among the dead?" questions One.
"He is not here... but Risen!" proclaims the Other.

"Oh.....Oh... Lets run and tell the others....HE IS RISEN!!
                          HALLALUJAH"

EACH OF US CONTAIN THIS WITHIN OUR HUMAN BODY.
THE TRIMERIC PROTEIN FORM A CROSS GIVING A STUCTURE THAT CAN BIND TO ANOTHER CELL MEMBRANE.

Who can say there is no God... Ever we, are miracles!

 

Good Friday

The day birthed overcaste and quiet. Work is kept to a mininal and Australia observes a public holiday. Actually Easter lasts four days.....as this is a Christian country.
We are the Great South Land of the Holy Spirit.
Named as such by a Spanish explorer in 1606.
Hillsong wrote a song to proclaim this fact.
Tradition also speaks in the eating of seafood only.


My thoughts are with the one who died for my sins, Jesus Christ.
I remember his lonely painful walk and cruel death...for me!
I realise the terror over the land at the time of His death, as all turned dark.
Can you imagine, the earthquake...and graves opening... with the dead in Christ walking forth.
And the great curtain in the temple, tearing in half!   WOW! HOW AWESOME!


I believe if I were one of the women who went to the tomb that Sunday morn and discovered the stone rolled away and Jesus gone, I think my heart would have almost stopped!
We can read of this without the total realization of the depth and trepidation!


Stop for a moment!
Think of your heartbeat! Can you feel a pulsating in you neck?
You are alive, and you have a promise of eternal life!
IF, you believe in Him.
Because, He loved you enough, to make the ultermate Sacrifice!
Do you appreciate Him?


Thankyou Jesus.

My daughter Daniella prior her

baptism......In Him.