I don’t believe that all human beings are the same. I’m sure there are similarities that many share, but there’s something that makes each individual unique. As a result, there are some that are more significant than others. That’s certainly the case for me. The most significant woman in my life celebrated her birthday recently. […]
Read More She Is A Very Special WomanYou are God’s gift. I recall some people having a problem with the phrase “being God’s gift”. I know some people use it to disparage others who they consider to have a high opinion of themselves. The reality is, though, that you really are God’s gift. You’re God’s gift to me. From the time you […]
Read More Dear Firstborn:My joy. My delight. Beauty and resourceful brilliance are evident. There is a vulnerability that is endearing and a strength that is admirable. It is amazing witnessing your development – how you learn from setbacks, using them to drive you to do better for yourself and others. Whatever complexities might be present, this one thing […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: For Fifteen YearsIt’s right to be grateful for another chance. You might have messed something up or missed an opportunity, so it’s good when another chance comes around to take what had been missed or messed. Zoë was not that kind of opportunity. Zoë was an expression of something greater for me and greater for us as […]
Read More Zoë Dryden – 10 Years OnHello Mum. How are you? I’m doing alright. Authrine is doing really well. The girls are coming along great as well. The two older girls did something significant recently that really was a step towards them taking responsibility for their lives. It was incredible to see, Mum and in a way it made me think […]
Read More MumSummer had already peaked and its decline was evident. Hints of Autumn lurked without ever intruding the last stand of the sunny days. I am not the world’s greatest fan of the summer sun and in those times where it is not as prevalent as it has been, I take hope of the impending season. […]
Read More Zoë Dryden: Remembering New LifeIt’s almost as though God knows I need reminders of grace all the time. Today is the birthday of the firstborn child God blessed us with. Deborah Christina turns 13 years old today. It’s a marvel, it’s a wonder, it’s miracle, it’s an exhibit of God’s grace. I don’t know how my Dad saw me […]
Read More A Grace Exhibit – Deborah The FirstbornOver the past ten days three very special people in my life celebrated their birthdays. Two of them usually get a mention on here and the third is new to this in terms of me saying something. As I had the opportunity to sit back and consider them, I was moved to write something about […]
Read More Reflections On Three People Making A Difference In My LifeHer children know it, her friends know it and if nobody else knows it for sure, her husband knows it. She doesn’t have to say she is devoted to others, her actions speak loudly for themselves. Staying behind when others have left, stepping in when people drop out, persisting in the jobs that puts folks […]
Read More A Word On A Great ServantDear Ritson: I hope you are well. It’s not the first time I’ve blogged about you on your birthday, but I was particularly keen to get something written on this occasion. There’s a lot I could say to you and I want to say a lot, but it’s probably best to split this over a […]
Read More Blog to My Mentor: Prelude – From Letters to Blogs
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