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A dying cat, crying children and a husband who is out with the fellas.  That was my Friday night. Our faithful, thought he was a dog, kittie cat finally succumbed to some sort of feline disease and by Sunday morning had left us. This cat was a wonderful pet.  He wasn’t snitty like so many…

It has rained for almost a month.  When its not raining, the skies are overcast.  Even though the temperatures are fairly warm the grey drippy days lack inspiration.  The cashier at the grocery store told me this morning that they live at the bottom of a hill.  Her sister had a plaque made for their…

Gathered around a simple table with family, friends and acquaintances. There is a small loaf of bread and a single cup of wine on the table. Around the room, heads are bowed, pages are turning and the small shuffling sounds of people getting settled, quietly rustle. I close my eyes and my mind gradually begins…

“Muuuuuuummy… I can’t find my dress.” “Mother, where is the shoe polish.” “Mummy, do you know where I left my shoes?” I don’t know if this sound’s like anyone else’s Sunday morning but it is pretty much the norm at our house.  Everyone is sucrrying around trying to get into their “Sunday best” and the…

You have all seen them…the skinny teenagers in the pinnies and flip flops, sporting the latest and greatest in eardrum piercing whistles.  Fit, energetic and completely comfortable in their Speedos. Yes, I am talking about lifeguards. Growing up, this is what I did as a part time job.  I was one of those teens who…

2 Chronicles 30:12…the hand of God was on the people to give them unity of mind to carry out what the king and his officials had ordered, following the word of the LORD. This week, one friend was discharged from hospital after a major surgery, another was admitted to hospital for heart issues and one…