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Neglected Children

I can't get over how some parents don't care sufficently for their children.
How often, when I am out shopping, I see young children without shoes, and their feet dirty, walking with lazy looking unkempt parents..

Going to the office of my granddaughters school this week I was the shocked witness to a neglected child.
She came in to tell the office worker she was hungry.
The lady behind the desk asked where her lunch was.
The little girl informed her that she ate it at recess.
The lady asked her again, why she didn't keep some for lunch time.
The child's answer again was, "I was hungry."

I took money out of my purse and told her to go and buy something to eat at the school canteen.
Later I realised, I should have gone with her to make sure she got something nourishing.
I was too shocked! She looked like she had slept in her school uniform.
Her hair was matted, not washed or combed.
I can't get her out of my mind.
Seeing her served as a reminder to me, that I have so much to be thankful for.

I pray that little girl comes to know the loving Saviour I know, and finds solace in him.
I also pray that her parents, and other such parents, count their blessings and work to support their children properly.

 I believe if I hadn't been in the school office that day, the little girl I saw would have been sent away with nothing.
No matter who the child is, they are innocent and need our help... more than just our pity.

 "Provide for those who grieve in Zion—(the children here)
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
    instead of ashes,
the oil of joy
    instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
    instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
    a planting of the Lord
    for the display of his splendor.".... (Lets see them happy.)

Isaiah 61:3 

 

Happy Birthday Son

                    As a toddler.                               First Holy Communion.                             Twelve Years old.


My son, Lee Joel turns 33 yrs tomorrow, the 21st August.
I remember the day he was born.
I went into labour early in the morning, yet felt the delivery would still be some time off.
Since everyone was sleeping, I go up and made school lunches and did quiet jobs around the house until the pain became too severe.
I was taken into the hospital around 6am and he was born later that afternoon. I had him in a maturity Unit where my own sister had worked as head Sister, so I was taken good care of.
He was a big boy weighing in at 9lb 2oz.

He excelled at soccer and played for the best club in Sydney.

                                                  Lee and Mummy.

At nineteen he competed a course in Graphic Arts, yet he preferred working outdoors so has since worked in concrete.
Lee is quiet and gentle, and he prefers to stay out of the limelight.

He is my son and while he wouldn't like me sharing too much, I have to say, how proud I am of him.

He is a wonderful caring and loving father to his own little boy, Izaiah, who we call Zai.

I love this photo of them, taken by my daughter Femia.

Happy Birthday Lee.
I love you very much and I am very proud of the wonderful man you have become.
With much love.
Mummy. xxxx

Remember always, your special verse:

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

Phillipians 4:13

Acceptance ~ ~

Love is: accepting others, no matter how different they are from ourselves.

Here we have two little orphans, Joey the baby Roo and Anzac the baby wombat.
Both are in an animal refuge after losing their mothers.

They don't know they are different, all they know is that they find comfort and acceptance together.  

Matthew 6:21 - "Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."

A Walk Along The Way.

Today was a surprise to me.
I thought I was going to a book signing, but I had the wrong day.
So next I decided to buy myself a coffee and sandwich and just sit and enjoy.
Leaving the Cafe, I ran into two lovely friends from church.
"Come to the movies with us," they invited.
Much to my own surprise, I agreed.
I am not usually impulsive, I like to plan my day.
However, we all need changes and I needed one, so along with them I went.
The name of the movie was,  The Way.
Some of you may have seen it.
Its a father's pilgrimage for his son, after his son has died.  And I found lessons in the story.

It made me realise my journey here, on this page.
I had no idea when I first began to Blog, the many beautiful people who would journey silently with me, along the way. Yes, this probably means you!
I have met many, lovely dear friends:
Bill, also known as Beggar.... a healer of the body, soul and spirit, a lovely man who writes from the heart, sharing his journey through life.
Georges, also known as,  Gorges Grouse, a fabulous story teller. Through him I see the backwoods and the lives of those, here now or gone forever, yet always remembered.
Penny, is a faithful servant to all.
Sandie, is a chatty crone who makes you laugh away your worries.
Shelley, another great story teller, who weaves the finer things of life into a lovely tale.
Esther Joy, paints rocks to show Gods love for others, and her love for Him.
Georgy, imparts a gentle message through a few words and gives a visual understanding of Gods love.
Dee and Dee, two sweet special ladies who at times, hold my heart and hand.
Susie, who lovingly writes her thoughts into poetry.
Mary, is as gentle as her name and kind in nature.
Janet, the walk gets difficult for her at times, but she continues on and we hold hands in unison.
Debbie, a soul seeker and searcher... wisdom is in her words. 
Joy and Joy... Yes the Joy of the Lord, IS, their strength.
Betsy, takes us all along on her travels and imparts love into every aspect of the journey.
Jedediah Your gentle ways sooth like salve and heal those who read your words.
Kim  You like to see, the bright side, because your heart is in the right place.
Lon.  Many walk with you, you are never alone.

If I have missed you out? I am sorry. You are all so dear..
Thank you for picking up your swag, and coming Waltzing Matilda (walking close to my bosom) with me.

"Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely."

Psalm 139:4 

Digging for Opals and going bush.

How people desire to dig for precious stones, I can't imagine.
I have never been one to like a lot of jewely.
I wear a wedding ring and earings, and thats mostly all.
Going through this opal town, shows how earnest people can be to try and make a fortune. 

We passed through miles and miles of lumps of dirt piled high, in search of precious stones.

Better watch your step.

Many of the inhabitants of this area live underground because of the summer heat and the night time winter cold.

  Bedroom...

And the church is underground also.

Humans are all different. I would not be happy living under the ground.
But is was very interesting to see.

We did stay at a huge Outback Cattle Station, that is the Australian name for a ranch.
Look at the size of this place. One Million,twenty eight thousand, nine hundred and sixty acres...

 The Toilet Block.

The eating area. No a-la-cart here...just plain old bush tucker.

Ray and Gus outside the sleeping quarters.. And an exorbitant $175. a night in the middle of no where, you need a place to stay.

"In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind."

 (Job 12:10)

Sharing the Outback with Animals, Trees and others..

Ray petting and feeding, the Rock Wallabies.

Wild Camels by the hundreds, roam free.

Driving along the highway a flock of emu's stood in our path.
Slowly they walked off the road as if they could hardly be bothered.

I love the Ghost Gums.
They seem to glow in the night and appear spooky.

Getting topped up with petrol at an Outback Servo.

Pub sign.

Romans 8:38-39
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

ULURU ~ Visiting The Rock

The one place I feel so at home, is at THE ROCK...
So Huge, Majestic, Regal, and Spiritual.....
Its the place to see, and the place to be...
Yes, Ray had to show Gus, the Rock!

The colours are amazing... Ethereal !

This time I decided to photograph it differently.
Not from a distance which makes it look remote and cold, but up close and personal.

Ray and Gus decided to climb, then Gus discovered he became too breathless.

So Ray continued on by himself.
I was terrified as I watched him let go of the guide chain,  and walk alone.
There is a long way to fall, so I couldn't watch him go all the way. I sneaked a photo when I dared to look.

 

Getting higher.

As I sat and waited.

Almost at the top.  And the Rock changes colour.

Its quiet and its lonely, and the wait seems endless.

The sky darkened...and night began to fall. Still Ray remained on the Rock. Where on earth was he?
I began to get worried. The darker it got the more concerned we became. Gus was now with me and we were joined by a lawyer from Sydney named Robert.
I called, tooted the car horn and turned the flashing lights of the car on. Still no Raymond.
Then the Ranger arrived to close up. There was no visibility by now apart from vehicle lights.
Finally, Ray answered my call. The Ranger climbed a short distance to meet him, and shine the way of the last few meters down to level ground.

Pictured here with the Ranger.

We had a 100klm drive back to the Homestead Station and our accommodation.
If I hadn't prepared for us to eat hot dogs that night, there would have been nothing for dinner.

Gus and Ray, outside our bush quarters.

More to come.......... ~ ~  Next Post.

PSALM91:1-2

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
    will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 

 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
    my God, in whom I trust.”

When we are afraid, we can pray and trust God.

He takes care of what is out of our control.