One with the Wind

Monday, June 26, 2006

Monday another Monday

It was a good weekend, I drove to Brisbane on Friday and picked up Mum and Dad from their unit. Dad appears to have come thru the first week of treatment with a great attitude. I have been trying to fit the garden into my daily routine as well, but run out of time. Dad and I have finished the lining of one of the other walls in the barn, we only have the two ends to do, then the lining of the roof. Then we can start the plastering and then the painting... it sounds so easy (if only). This morning I drove Mum and Dad back to Brisbane for another week of radium. Nics and the grandkids arrive on wednesday to finish off the wedding cake and spend some time with me of course. I am going to supervise Nics to make sure she does'nt lick her fingers too much with all that chocolate ganache. Now my friends I am going to retire for a while, as I really want to watch the soccer in the wee hours of the morning. Once again thankyou for the support for my family thru these times of trial.
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I would like to share a verse with those of you who have lost a loved one over recent times. .
In a harbour two ships sailed.
One setting forth on a voyage.
The other home to port.
Everyone cheered the ship going out.
But the ship sailing in was barely noticed.
To this the wise man replied.
Do not rejoice over a ship setting out to sea.
For you cannot know
what terrible storm it may have to endure.
Rather rejoice over the ship
that has safely reached port.
And brings its passengers home in peace.
And this is the way of the world.
When a child is born all rejoice.
When someone dies all weep.
We should do the opposite.
For no-one can tell.
What trials and tribulations.
Await the newborn child.
For when a mortal dies
in peace we should rejoice.
For they have completed a long journey.
And there is no greater joy,
than to leave this world.
With the imperishable crown of a good name.
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Posted by Gail :: 7:17 PM :: 5 comments