2013-09-26

Judith Curtis; her body battled cancer, she is now with her Lord

A dear sister has left,
some of us feel bereft.
Those who knew her the best
will feel most the unrest

As a star come to birth
provides us some pure light
her life's light on this earth
will keep gracing our night

as we remember her:
her frown, giggle, & smile,
well, "grace" is the word
that comes back all the while!

2013-09-23

Trusting God in life & death (& a commentary on the last story in Mark ch4, from the Christian "New Testament")

My lady & I enjoyed reading this book aloud recently. Here is a small quote we've thought of a few times since:

One night we were caught in a terrible storm and had to stand out to sea in the pitch dark. He was not them fourteen. ‘Can you let a boy like that steer?’ I said to the captain, ‘Yes, a boy like that’s just the right kind,’ he answered. ‘Malcolm’ll steer as straight as a porpoise because there's no fear of the sea in him.’ When the boy was relieved, he crept over to where I sat. ‘You’re not afraid, Malcolm? I asked, ‘Afraid?’ he rejoined with some surprise, ‘I wouldn’t want to hear the Lord say, “O you of little faith!” ‘But,’ I persisted, ‘God may mean to drown you.’ ‘And why not?’ he returned. ‘If you were to tell me I might be drowned without His meaning it, then I should be frightened enough.’



2013-09-21

Help them (&me), to faithfully...

God give your grace
to those who lead,
who seek your face,
at Canowindra,
To carefully trace
"the times", to read,
and then embrace
your ways, not flounder!
Amen.

2013-09-18

MEETING TO PLAN

Thanks..
we'll still be in Canberra,
so I won't make it there.
Please God help who can bear a
part in planning or help share
to make a celebration
of good in your "nation".

2013-09-17

Katrina’s that and a bit more!

Katrina’s one year older 
than half a century,
and could serve us “cold shoulder”,
but no sire, sir-ee!

Often it’s true she gets those-
sore back, shoulders, or neck;
but “hide behind”? or “lets goes!”?
get stroppy? - Not this chick!

But back to age & innings,
she’s done it once again:
another year of winnings
with study, soccer, friends;

a year of speaking truly,
and learning gentleness,
of opening up - this girly;
and seeing how to bless.

She worked hard with the grounds here,
she’s given what she had;
making coffee/drinks appear
and weeding, cleaning fads!

Not just fads, but whole seasons,
sometimes it too has been
painting, moving.. for reasons
of folks needs that were seen.

There’s soccer, & keeping fit,
all to be rid of “flum”,
riding bikes to town a bit
and that walk with that mun!

She’d like to walk each morning
but  ’s not always the case,
then one day without warning
she’s up & on the chase!

She’s not taken to swimmin’ -
(once Autumn/Winter came),
but Wednesday nights - those women;
and some lunches with Kaye;

time with Allie once a week;
English, Tuesday arvo;
writing stories, plays to tweak;
- it’s the Vibe, it’s “Marbo”.

We have to be careful what 
we do ’cause stories/plays
will broadcast life a whole lot
- with our names all the same!

Helps our sons & also daugh-
-ters move about, & wed,
conduct operations for
board-games, U-knees, ’nough said.

Supporting her ol’ hubby
it must be said somewhere
she saves him looking “grubby”
and helps where she can spare

the time (and times when she can’t),
He thinks he’d like to shout!
She helps him get papers marked
He’s glad that she’s not out(!)

and her innings ’s not over,
and neither is her bat,
she’s like a pig in clover
(except that she’s not fat)!

2013-09-14

They plan so can affirm good form

we'll still be in Canberra,
so I won't make it to there.
Please God help who can bear a
part in planning or help share
to make a celebration
of good in your great "nation".

2013-09-13

All fare in love..

God, please make your dove
bold & wise to play
well this game in Love
learning in your way
Amen&women!

2013-09-10

Daughter in hospital with Mother waiting.

God, Millicent's yours,
and so's Katrina.
Please keep them because
you've always been a

safe place of refuge
for all who trust you.
With these small, & huge
prob's, that's what we'll do!

2013-09-01

So, much to do (?!)

Peter has study
& too, work to do;
& then a lady
to study and woo.

He's the luckiest;
not left without goals.
Some would call it blest,
in body & soul.

There'd be problems with-
-out this good gifting
you see. Soon our kith,
he will be sifting

through all these good goals;
and sorting out some,
to be left as holes,
so others get done!

Some need help of friends,
while others , -"No way!",
some are kinds of blends,
but all need the same

sim-ple trust in who
gave all this to Pete;
& gives wisdom too
(would not that be sweet)!

Look to your Maker,
as your Father/Friend.
He's your thirst's slaker
again & again.