We had a doubly special time at Gembrook last visit because we convinced Dan to come with us. This was the first time he has ever been there. He threw aside all concerns about just how unusual it was going to be and how out of wack his body clock was going to become. He came.
We travelled there in the late afternoon. The Warburton Valley route was beautifully lit. We had to stop for a few snaps.
Jethro looks older each time we see him. Barb was in her element.
What props we use for play! Our mattresses we brought along created a 'secret place' which was immediately utilised by Piper and Jasper for mystery and adventure.
Piper and Jasper both had a 'Poppa leg' to sit on as they poured over loads of photos recording their life in Canada, while Poppa and big Uncle Dan looked on.
During our visit, Bec was able to finish her baby rug. This is a gift for a friend with a new infant. The rug is around Jethro just the once to remember it by. Nice rug. Cute kid.
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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