This was a late birthday present for Piper. It was arranged at the beginning of the chestnut harvest before many people came. A friend brought her horse along and gave all the children present rides, nut just Piper. The group picture shows five happy children, posing not riding. The rides held two children at a time and they loved it, and waited for their next turn with someone.
Piper and Jasper shared a number of turns. Piper wore her beanie (tuk) that her Grand-Nan had knitted.
When Piper was not riding she was walking beside 'Magic' the horse. She was so excited and interested in everything that had to do with a horse that she just had to trail along beside its owner when she was not on its back. Afterward, Piper told us that this was the nicest birthday gift she has ever had. She was so chuffed, so pleased.
Gord had to prise Jasper off Magic at the end of his rides. He would have stayed on longer. Gord had to console him till his turn came again. It certainly was a super gift idea on the part of Bec and Gord. Well done!
I am a primary school chaplain and have created this blog to provide children's story book reading, woodcraft projects, nature experiences and other general school based support.
We have nine basic spiritual needs: 1. a viable philosophy of life; 2. constructive lifestyle guidance; 3. our relationship with an energising God; 4. our soul as the centre of our being; 5. hope in the midst of our losses; 6. reconciliation replacing guilt; 7. our being valued by God; 8. our moments of transcendence; 9. our belonging to a caring community.
And according to the Bible, there are nine spiritual gifts: Love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, kindness, faithfulness, humility and self-control.
Another list of nine
These are drawn from Romans 12:10-13
1. With brothherly/sisterly love, be devoted
2. With honour, raise another above yourself
3. With zeal, never be lacking
4. With your spirit, be fervent
5. With the Lord, be doers and not just hearers
6. With hope, be joyful
7. With affliction, be patient
8. With prayer, continue at it
9. With the needy, share and be hospitable
These nine practical steps for Christian life grow out of sincere love, doing what is good (verse 9).
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