The adventure of life
is to serve.
The purpose of life
is to grow.
The nature of life
is to change.
The challenge of life
is to overcome.
The essence of life
is to care.
The opportunity of life
is to serve.
The secret of life
is to dare.
The spice of life
is to befriend.
The beauty of life
is to give.
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My word for today”EXPERIENCE!”
Sometimes we become too focused
on the line where we will finish.…
and we fail to see the journey
we have taken to get to our destination.
My word for today is “JOURNEY!”
Focus in on non-material values
and their amazing benefits.
Enjoy the beauty of a sunset/ sunrise.
Forget watching television.
Look after our health
-take a walk
-play with children.
Recognize that consumerism
does not improve our own well being,
or that of our nation.
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| More of those pesky rainbow lorikeets. |
I am keeping my thoughts centred on what I wish to experience more of in my life:
More love,
more happiness,
more positivity,
more enthusiasm,
more motivation,
more inspiration,
more travel,
more communicationa with my family,
more giving,
more excitement,
more LIVING.
I have all of the rest of my life left to live.
I have 100% of the rest of my life to live
It is in admitting to and accepting that I have many weaknesses as well as strengths, that I have many times called on God’s help to get me through. And it is in that, that I have found my true potential.
And I am enjoying my new found freedom of getting on with life and not looking back.
In these last few days we have met up with a young lady who was part of our lives for 2 years when she was just a young baby – through the fostercare programme. She was such a lively little being and won the hearts of our family with her love of life. Myssie was lucky to be returned to her family and had a good life .
For a while we missed her bright little nature, but knew we had to move on and not continue to mourn for what could not be.
Well, through the institution of Face Book and the help of an”Unlikely Genius” we made contact again. And she has turned out to be a lovely person – much quieter than the lively tot we first knew, but that’s growing up- but none- the- less a nice human being. That’s all we can ask of our children. That was what I always wanted for my children, and that’s exactly what I got.
And I can only thank God for the children who touched my life over the years and enriched my life beyond all measure. I am sure that some of them have no idea what they have done for me, and now they are gone and living there own unique lives have little thought for what they gave me and what I have learnt about being a human being, and through them have learned to move on and continue with life in it’s present form.
And of course God’s help in moving to that space has been immeasurable. Thank you Lord for being there.
I wish you a day of love and happiness and that you find life worth living every single day. C
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| Welcome to my front door. |
Today is the first day of the rest of my life.
I have 100% of the rest of my life to live.
Today is a lovely sunny day – still not warm, but much more conducive to lifted spirits
We arrived in Dublin after a 31/2 hour journey in a really huge ferry boat.
Our first stop after leaving Wrexham in Wales was at Llangollen.
Everywhere we go it is 20p …2p. One place it was50p.
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| a narrow boat travelling on a canal |
Here we saw colourful narrow boats that travel on the canals in many areas of the UK.. We encountered rain here again.
We visited a pretty little village with the strange name of Betswy- Co-ed
We visited shops and a very pretty park…. and this was where the sun made an appearance. Nigel bought a raincoat. So we knew this would be the time when the rain would disappear.
On the next part of our journey we encountered bike riders, high mountains. deep valleys, hikers, slate mining, and a large lake.This was the Snowdonia region of Wales. Mt. Snowdon is the highest peak.
And on to that town with the very long name with the weirdest meaning. It was very pretty also.
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| The town with longest name and the weird meaning |
We crossed the Menai Strait to the Isle of Anglesey where Prince William flies a rescue helicopter. He and Kate have a home here. And down to the Port of Holyhead to catch our ferry to Ireland.
Tonight we are staying at Jurys Inn which is opposite Christchurch Cathedral -Anglican denomination. We have been out to look at the Cathedral (it is massive ) and post some postcards.
Our hotel room is very nice and inviting. We will be staying here for two nights, At 9pm. the sun is still shining brightly.
What was good today?
Visiting the place with the very long name and weird meaning.
What I was grateful for.
That our journey so far has been a safe and interesting one.
God in my life
Sunshine, nice travelling companions, getting to visit the Cathedral, the man who told us where we could post our postcards.
So we have once again had a delightful day. It is great to be able to share with you Wish you were here to share it personally.
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| Christchurch Cathedral |
God bless. c
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| At the entrance to Hadrians Wall |
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| A view of the remaining wall |
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| At Edinburgh Castle |
Today is the first day of the rest of my life.
I have 100% of the rest of my life to live
Today,June 14, we arrived in Edinburgh Scotland- Adam’s birthday. Happy birthday Adam.It was a beautiful sunny day- great for lifting ones spirits.
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| The bus we travel in. |
On that day the first place we visited was Hadrians Wall, which was built by Hadrian in about the first century. There’s not much of the wall left. It used to be 73miles long, We saw it at a place called Heddon – on- wall.
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| Jedburgh Abbey ruins |
We also visited Abbey ruins at Jedburgh and Melrose. Both very beautiful.There was a really lovely garden at Melrose as well. I liked these ruins better than Edinburgh Castle
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| Melrose Abbey ruins |
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| Harmony Cottage |
We arose this morning to drizzling rain. But it didn’t daunt us. We went to explore Edinburgh. At Edinburgh Castle there was so much history. Edinburgh is a very old city. Travelling around the city is slow going. It’s good we are on holidays and not in a hurry.
Last night we went to traditional Scottish entertainment: bagpipes, sword and highland dancing, singalong, piping in the haggis, haggis tasting -great night out.Tonight we are having dinner on the royal yacht Britannia.
Everyday brings a new experience, some where new to explore, new people to meet.
I guess that’s what experiencing new cultures is all about. Great to be part of it.
Keep good. Keep positive, Pass it on… C
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