Remembering how it was for three Mums…

God compares Himself to a hen gathering her chicks to keep them under her wings. Then He says: “You are really not interested, are you. You show this by stoning and killing the prophets and because of this your house is going to be desolate”… Then Jesus says ” You will not see me untilContinue reading “Remembering how it was for three Mums…”

New trees and snow drops nearly gone.

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?… Wait on the LORD : be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Psalm 27: 1…14 (the verses between are lovelyContinue reading “New trees and snow drops nearly gone.”

Remembering the birth of our second child.

And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. Genesis 2: 7 We were experienced! Roy packed snacks to pass the long hours ahead. We predicted it would take some hours ! Except when we left theContinue reading “Remembering the birth of our second child.”

Remembering how we felt about the renovation.

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul. The testimony of the Lord is trustworthy, giving wisdom to the simple…. Respect for the Lord is good; it will continue forever. Psalm 19 : 8, 9 There were four of us on this journey of cottage renovation. I can only guess how my sonContinue reading “Remembering how we felt about the renovation.”

Finding things out about our new home the old cottage.

“By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with precious and pleasant riches.” Proverbs 24 : 3-4 There are three ‘find out moments’ and a scary one that come to mind. The ceiling in the back bedroom was visibly sagging in the middle. Mum andContinue reading “Finding things out about our new home the old cottage.”

Parsley,Shells and a memory

We can’t hide from God. For there is not a word on my tongue but you Lord know it, all of it. Psalm 139: 4 ( Sandy’s wording) Shells brownblackwhite picked up at the beginning of our loveAn 18 and 19 – year- oldPicking them up as they talked of a futureWhat future?Something unseen ,Continue reading “Parsley,Shells and a memory”

The cottage garden and the neighbours.

Then Job got up, and tore his mantel and shaved his head, and fell down on the ground, and worshipped. And said ‘ Naked I came into my mother’s womb , and naked shall I return: the Lord gave, and the Lord takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord .’ Job 1: 20Continue reading “The cottage garden and the neighbours.”

Remembering change – a dust filled experience.

The strength of those who wait with hope in the Lord will be renewed. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and won’t become weary. They will walk and won’t grow tired. Isaiah 40 : 31 To include the passage into the second reception room Roy and I together took the wallContinue reading “Remembering change – a dust filled experience.”