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Wednesday 21 December 2011
Saturday 17 December 2011
Thursday 15 December 2011
Some old photos and mucking around on an app again
A collage of some photos from Wheaton.
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New life... Old life
Just heard about someone who has recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. He recently had a baby.
Another told me how he was filming 3 people. The first a person losing her husband. The second a couple that miscarried and lastly a person who has been coping with unemployment. Each were sharing how they cope and continue to cope in such adversity. One was sharing about placing a rose in her garden. His film was about being accompanied in those lonely places and simple things that remind them of greater perspectives than their immediate situation.
This year has certainly had it's share of challenges for many. Going through such times alone reminds me of the desire we each have for deep companionship for someone who simply accepts and understands us.
That couple who miscarried, the chap who told me about his film project, continued to share that they are expecting again.
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Another told me how he was filming 3 people. The first a person losing her husband. The second a couple that miscarried and lastly a person who has been coping with unemployment. Each were sharing how they cope and continue to cope in such adversity. One was sharing about placing a rose in her garden. His film was about being accompanied in those lonely places and simple things that remind them of greater perspectives than their immediate situation.
This year has certainly had it's share of challenges for many. Going through such times alone reminds me of the desire we each have for deep companionship for someone who simply accepts and understands us.
That couple who miscarried, the chap who told me about his film project, continued to share that they are expecting again.
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Wednesday 14 December 2011
Christmas parties
Just got back from a wonderful party put on by Family Action for families they are working with in our area with social services. I was asked to help lead on some of the games and loved seeing the fun had by parents and kids.
So much joy and fun in the games, finding Santa the crafts and all come about from collaboration between agencies working with the families.
I was told during the build up some of the parents were repeatedly asking whether they had to pay for such a party and they were answered no its an opportunity to let their families have some fun and enjoy a few of the festivities over this season.
Well done Bore Place, Family Action and VSU for putting this on... A privilege to serve with you.
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So much joy and fun in the games, finding Santa the crafts and all come about from collaboration between agencies working with the families.
I was told during the build up some of the parents were repeatedly asking whether they had to pay for such a party and they were answered no its an opportunity to let their families have some fun and enjoy a few of the festivities over this season.
Well done Bore Place, Family Action and VSU for putting this on... A privilege to serve with you.
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Tuesday 13 December 2011
i love this house
Joshie just pushed his hands in the air and exclaimed "I Love This House!"
He continued "I was really angry ... and now I'm Happy".
I love it. It a simple joy. A great reminder especially when I see all that is wrong with this house and all that I want and would like to see happen. Even some degree of anger at some of the challenges that I face.
Thanks Joshie for reminding me that I, too, love this house.
Saturday 10 December 2011
Wednesday 7 December 2011
Lurgy
It's that time of year when feeling rough is part of the day to day.
Familiarity of the symptoms: sore throat, feeling achey, lethargy, knowing others are succumbing and it's a waiting game.
My solutions are hot drinks with ginger and honey with a splash of brandy, extra sleep and a whole lot of sharing the battle with others :)
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Familiarity of the symptoms: sore throat, feeling achey, lethargy, knowing others are succumbing and it's a waiting game.
My solutions are hot drinks with ginger and honey with a splash of brandy, extra sleep and a whole lot of sharing the battle with others :)
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Monday 5 December 2011
Funky offices
I've been to a few funky offices recently. Today's one is like sitting in a magazine. I'm sure I'm the only one wearing a suit. The other week had one with an amphitheatre where people were sat with their MacBook air and pros on their phones.
Here's a pic from where I'm sitting awaiting my first of five meetings for today:
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Here's a pic from where I'm sitting awaiting my first of five meetings for today:
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