Wednesday 14 January 2015

Hello 2015

Another year is over  - with its changes, 



Memorial Park Blackheath
 
Challenges 
Blessings and Experiences
 
 
 
As 2015 unfolds the Anyway poem inscribed on the wall of Mother Teresa's children's home in Calcutta is a worthy guide ....
 
People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centered;
Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.

 If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.

 What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight;
Build anyway.

 If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.

 Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you’ve got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God;
It was never between you and them anyway.

A happy new year to all.

Tuesday 6 January 2015

Festive Season Highlights

December is always the busiest month - with Christmas preparations, gift shopping, sending greeting cards to people near & far .... taking time out to enjoy beautiful carols in the park under a summer sky 


The month starts with my birthday .....

Enjoyed a delicious birthday dinner at Monte Bella in Katoomba


 
 
Attended the Australian Songwriters Association Awards Night, an exciting night showcasing Aussie talent. Watched the gorgeous & talented Kate Ceberano inducted into the Hall of Fame.
 



Helped my clever & crafty daughter decorate our church for the Christmas program




Christmas day with family was chaotic but joyful. Enjoyed the blessings of family, gift giving, scrumptious food and most important remembering the real reason for the season  - the greatest gift of all - Jesus.


A gluten free gingerbread house made by my daughter!


 
An Aussie Christmas is best celebrated with a magnificent pavlova decorated with summer fruit