Who Found Who?: Howdy precious friends, Now, this may surprise you, but I did not find God. God was never lost. He found me. Okay, there is some weight behind the words of the old hymn-song: I found the pearl of greatest price. But, looking at things more contextually, there is a greater strength and… Read more Who Found Who?
Purple Surprises: Howdy precious friends, Personally, if we had a garden full of wild flowers, seriously, that would make my day. So, simply come with me: Picture a powerful exhibit of red, orange, yellow, blue and black wispy stemmed poppies: Accompanying some white foxgloves: . And, our favourite, delicate bright yellow buttercups. What a dream!… Read more Purple Surprises
Eucharistia: Howdy friends, Okay, I’m totally blind. I’m also a double transplant recipient. On one occasion I was given just three days to live. On another I lost my first wife in a car crash. I’ve had two serious episodes of skin cancer. And my bladder has packed up. Still, I’ve got so much to… Read more Giving Thanks
Go The Extra Mile: Howdy precious friends, It’s great when people go the extra mile. For instance, a staff nurse who worked beyond her shift to make sure I was comfortable. Our pastor who drove us through unfamiliar Territory to get us to a hospital appointment. The gardener who mowed our neighbours lawn with no… Read more Go The Extra Mile
Plan Of Action: Howdy precious friends, Imagine a life-time of surprises. There we were, Rachel and me, making plans to celebrate my “quarter century” transplant day. You see, in the early 1990’s having a pancreas transplant was very much in the pioneer stage. To have reached this point in longevity is kinda like a miracle,… Read more Plan Of Action