how cute is that grandson of mine...look at those blonde curls, amazing!

I thought I might add a little catch up. Have been quite busy, catching up. Caught up with Samaria from Melbourne, and we went down to Wollongong to catch up with some mutual friends that she hadn't seen for about 30 years. I caught up with some of my elder kids, always nice. Caught up with another friend who is visiting in town, David of Tania, whom I haven't seen for at least 13 years. Caught up with all my business, well, not all of it. Some of it. And today I caught up with much housework. which always feels good.

we had everyone over for lunch/ more like dinner yesterday...what a beautiful family the Lord has blessed me with....everyone just enjoyed each other's company and the two little ones. Kaz's baby is adorable, and Seth is super busy boy, we all took turns entertaining him, or following him around, as he explored the world. The conversations are changing to baby and baby preparations...(I am amused) I just listen (no one asks me much...lol) Seth climbed all over my garden to pick a certain flower, that he fancied, he is really a gentle little guy, just busy and active. I must admit I was feeling pretty proud!

food for your soul

over the last month or so, I was really battling, just feeling "lost", distant from God, nowhere, no vision...hard to focus, do much, even get in the Word etc. I am sure all have been here at some stage. ANyway, got a hint from above to read "Purpose driven life" by Rick Wade. I read this a few years ago. ANyway read something in there...that really helped me so much...and after telling a few about it all I have been encouraged to share it on my blog....so here goes:

"Avery important test is how you act when you can't FEEL God's presence in your life. SOmetimes God intentionally draw back, and we don't sense his closeness. A king named Hezekiah experienced this test> The Bible says. "God withdreew from Hezekiah in order to test him and to see what was really in his heart" Hezekiah had enjoyed a close fellowship with God, but at a crucial point in his life god left him alone to test his character, to reveal a weakness, and to prepare him for more responsibility.

When you understand that life is a test, you realise that nothing is insignificant inyour life. Even the smallest incident has significance for your character development. EVERY day is an important day, and every second is a growth opportunity to deepen your character, to demonstrate love, or to depend on God,. Some tests seem overwhelming, while others you don't even notice. But all of them have eternal implications.

The good news is that God wants you to pass the tests of life, so he never allows the tests you face t be greater than the grace he gives you to handle them..."

So, there it is...it has been all uphill since I read that...amazing what the written word can do to inspire and feed your hungry or not hungry lost soul....lol

anyway....preacher girl, has dishes to do...xoxo

well, grandchildren are finally coming...and so far, its boys!!! I collected some beautiful baby clothes awhile back, and the pink stuff is still sitting there. Well, I told Ginny to think baby girl thoughts, but hopefully its not too late.

Had a reasonably busy week. Went to see Steve sing with the band from his college at the Rouse Hill town centre...not too bad! If I say so. Spent Wednesday with my birthday girl....Claire, watched the DVD of her unborn fetus...only once. And we had a great lunch together.

The photo of the surfboard on the police van out front of our house had abit of a story. I saw the van parked out front, and on way to see what was going on...asked Peter (son) if there were to be any surprises, that no one had told me about...he knew nothing...a relief! One of the boys staying here had found a surfboard and work tools, in the bushes at the end of our road , stashed and bought them home, and dutifully reported them to the police. They took them and told him that they were his if no one claimed them within 30 days. He was happy. An honest thing to do, with potential rewards. I wasn't so happy to see police out front though, but it all had a happy ending..ha

Withal the drama happening on the world stock markets, we may not have to move from our little piece of heaven on earth here. It may slow down the development projects. Amm praying, though God's Will be done.

Rick's finally over his chicken pox, so we will be having the family over on Sunday to celebrate numerous birthdays....

btw...reason for my slow posting and no pics, is because of extremely slow internet, but hopefully that will be fixed over the next few weeks. Where we live is just too far from the place where it all comes from...forget the name of the thing.

Rolling right into "the crash"...exciting times in world history

Wow...what can you say...we are really watching history in the making. Not a time to worry and fear...faith, in our living God...that is what's needed most. He will ALWAYS care for his own. Always has, always will! I went to work with the "Bikies" this morning...(not your typical...over 40years, well established types, having fun) but there were quite a few grim tales of losing lots of money, in the stock crash. Most of the ppl put their retirement funds in these shares, and it has just gone!!!

Spent abit of the school holidays around the house with Rick, as he has chicken pox..not a good time to get them. He wouldn't go out anywhere as he only got them on his face....poor guy...wasn't a good look. But he was such a little soldier, no complaints.

Still driving with Peter, hopefully he will get his license this coming Tuesday. Missed my grandson's 2nd b.day...chicken pox kept us away. Actually a very busy month in my family 5 birthdays in September and 2 in October. That is just my kids, and grandsons.