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Points to the Way forward...

The things I want to point out here,

make mental note of, celebrate,

are some that have become quite dear

to beauty Vick., and Wayne ol' mate.

• One is saying “Yes”to true Love

and its reflections 'round, that dance

see it as special; “from above”,

let it take root, grow with a chance.

• Two says “No”, to other lovers,

who call for your affections too,

even if another shov-es

in, & then throws themself on you!

• The Third is “More 'Yes', & more 'No'”;

'Yes' let's love's roots go deeper still

its integrating force will show.

'No' let's competitors' love spill.

Even when the competition

comes from myself, this is the point

habits that limit love's mission

must get their NOs – put out of joint!

Then one day comes, you realize

the best gift ain't just “points addressed”

you have to open up your eyes

and give yourself, and be possessed!

Like this-here young wed-ding-marriage

the real wedding-gift ain't just room,

or house, presents, Kia-carriage,

cause it's themselves, it's Bride & Groom!

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teacher's tough term towards ... crucifiction, maturity and completeness..

Go well dear daughter,
last day tomorrow,
this term you've fought a
battle, and sorrow/

grief's made aquaintance
with you God's daught-y,
don't think it's just chance
or you've been naughty.

This is for growing,
this is Christ's own Way,
trials bring knowing
and loving to stay.

Cry when you feel to
pour/pump from your heart,
to who can save you,
who's set you apart

for a grand love-job
you have responded
Don't stop till the job
leaves old Hun quite dead.

won't make it today (to that lunch-time mtg)..

(got a cold, & coughing in cool air)

God give grace
to all them
at that place,
'n' me with phlegm.
Amen.

The most important Way forward in this life..

In this life i have three things that help me to rise above all situations and will last forever- faith, hope, and love -- and the greatest of these is love. 1Corinthians 13:13, (PM Version)

Halleluyah.
Same4me2.
The Love of Yah-
-Way to go-oo!

Did you get my letter - that not all is "better"?

I did, and we read it
last night, with your Mum
n R-bell, we spread it
n listened quite "dumb".

So thankU my daughter,
you make my heart glad
of your love, I oughta
say "You're like your Dad",

not in everything though,
lucky thing for you,
for your beard doesn't grow
(but other things do!)

Well, say that to a nurse,
they'll smile and they'll wink.
But we'll get past this curse,
only just a blink..

.. we'll look past this body
and on to the next
one that's not so shody,
& not eas'ly vexed....

R-bell 'n' me, learn creativity, prayer n humility...

When humbly we learn;
Creator (in turn)
with creativity
comes to live in me.

When humbly we pray,
starts to grow that same
kind of attitude
as God has. Not rude

power from above,
but because of love.
God could spend all time
frustrated while I'm

slow to change and grow
but instead he's slow
to anger, and de-
-lighted at tiny

steps we take in love,
doesn't push and shove
'cept like hand in glove,
comes as peaceful dove.

When humbly we stay
with God in the way,
not doing for pay
but to give away,

then the Holy Ghost
seems to fall the most
& he helps me be,
as well as to see.

Daughter asks us to pray,..

Dear God, we love you.
We're glad you know too:
we are but dirt, few
Elements go to

make us from your dust,
as well as your breath
which grows in us trust,
& saves us from death.

Please smile ('stead of frown)
on Hanni, as she
feels down in that town.
Help her better see.

Amen.

happy (slightly belated) birthday Mate!

May it mark one of many more
where you grow on to what before
was in the mind of your father
God the maker of our laughter;
well, the sense of humour in us,
honour, and glory, to win us.
Be happy with those baby steps,
to weep (and walk) as Jesus wept.
And then, there's no denying it,
you will become, as Jesus did,
mature, and learn through suffering,
some things go slow (like buffering).
We don't have to knot our nickers,
or resort to snarls & snickers,
but can, like those little children,
cry, and smile "thanks", when he filled 'em.
Amen.

Those who wait on the Lord (of Love) for strength...

I wait on The Lord for He renews my strength. I will fly with wings like eagles. I will run and not be weary, I will walk and not faint. ISAIAH 40:31 (PM Version)

Well here I am
lying in bed

Body affected
by virus and cold.
When resurrected
It'll be strong 'n' bold.
Now weak 'n' shuffling,
It needs to be told
(even while snuff'ling)
to Wait on the Lord.

Now I see, waiting
means Time spent without,
but hope not abating
it can't whine, or pout,

it learns patience
reliance on God,
through waiting minutes
till comes his nod.

What when it's hours?
or weeks, or months more?
Know that Love cowers
not, for what's in store,

but love is patient.
God grow this in me.
I am your patient;
my doctor, you see

what's necessary,
right now for me,
back then for Mary,
Doctor's orders "Three..

..or more times a day
listen at his feet
"Waste of time?" you say?
Waiting time, is sweet.

God we love you, so
whatever you let
come to us (like Job)
we'll trust you. And bet ..

.. you're working goodness
greater than before
to come through all this.
"Makes" us love you more!

Amen

waiting for printjobs at OfficeWorks

Les is fifty one today!

Les is fifty one today,
and we're feasting here with him,
("twenty-five" I heard one say)
yet his eye-sight is not dim.

Says he feels like eighteen years;
though he looks a little more,
& his wisdom brings more cheers
than you'd think from just one score[1]

But, just think he's almost.. Where?
Over Hill! (not "Under Dale")
Yet he says he isn't scared
(being quite a moving male):

if it's true he's more than half
(half a century is not bad!)
then he gives a little laugh
-still a cheerful kind of lad-

and it's all down-hill from here,
it must mean, from what he knows
of "down-hill"[2], then it appears
now it must be "easy goes!"

Easy running, faster pace,
much more fun, and blowing hair
comes with any down-hill race
s'ppose he thinks it's only fair...

Now he's in the second half,
well and truly – one year more-
think we'll see more "Gold" (not chaff)
even though he may get sore[3].

[1] A "score" is 20 (the old connotation for 70years was three score years and ten).
[2] Les' comment at Biddy Walsh's place last week when told he was now over the hill, was something like "Then it's all down-hill from her!"
[3] Katrina told us a story at the beginning of the night, about (as she got older) skipping with her children recently, and then as a result being stuck in bed, flat on her back, for two days..

remembering a lover, along with a brother

The LORD God is with me. He is the mighty one that has saved me. He takes great delight in me. 
He calms all my fears with His love. He rejoices over me with singing. Zephaniah 3:17(PM Version)

Halleluyah!
Over the top!
Oh he loves Ya-
Yahweh won't stop!

[&, to the tune of "Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree":]

The LORD God is
a strong tower.

Those who run to
him are safe.
Safe from their enemies;
but they are not safe from his love!

Holy Ghost is
a river of power.

The Lord Jesus
cleans us in his shower.

The LORD God
knows the final hour. 

missed the birthday, wedding to come

Wayne ol' mate turned forty-four!
That's two score*, and then four more,
(and about a week ago!#),
if in doubt, well now you know.

There is love and peace growing
and a dove released, showing
in those two - there's a knowing,
not to prove, just keep flowing:

As they learn to give away,
not just get, I heard him say
he's as happy as a pig
in mud, though his home's not big,

he's got Vick, and Breezy too,
and what more's a man to do?
but rejoice, & grateful be,
he's learning love, I can see.

Amen!

* A "score" = 20
# 16 July  

dees orphans are in eed...

Thank you God for sending dees
(to be our) hands and feet
(that's us people & you, God),
we are glad that she's our bod
over there, in dat Tile and
while we're here on shifting sand.
Both are looking for your new
Jerus'lem to come to view;
and glad to be - sent by yours-
-elf, and people, to our doors,
to look and to hear as you
do when you look out them too.
Thank you too, for fellow-sheep
of your flocks where-in we bleat!
And that you have not left us
desolate, or father-less,
but have sent the spirit of
your greatest, your truly loved
to help us who would follow
him from hea'en, while here below!