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So sorry Cynthia but you know where we are, sending love to you and your family <3

Good morning :-)

Just a quick update. My OH is receiving end of life care at the moment. He may die at any time. Son and I have been at the hospital since Monday without going home. Will update as and when I can. My daughter has just arrived with your gift of flowers and I can't tell you how much it means to me. Thank you so much. OH has been anointed, blessed and prayed for by colleagues with whom he has worked over many years.
Will be in touch as and when I can. Love, Cx :-)

Hello all

Another bright dry morning but Storm Dennis is forecast for this weekend so keep safe everyone.

Emma have you moved yet? I hope all goes well.

Supporting Cynthia and all her family in prayer.

Heavenly Father fill me with your light and your hope.
Give me strength when I am weak,
Courage when I am afraid,
Love when I feel lost,
Comfort when I feel alone, and
Peace when I am in turmoil.
Amen.

<3 <3 <3 <3

Thinking of Cynthia and her family xxxx

Hope today is an easier day for you Cynthia.
My thoughts and prayers to you both xx

Good morning

I hope you and your OH are having a better day Cynthia. Sending you love

I recently came across the following and thought I would put it here as it may be of help and comfort to Cynthia and others facing difficulties in their lives.

Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will care for you tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it.

Be at peace, then. Put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations, and say continually: “The Lord is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in Him and I am helped. He is not only with me but in me, and I in Him.”

In my thoughts <3

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David, it's dry and bright in Yorkshire so far but storm Dennis is forecast for the weekend. Keep safe everyone.

Hoping Cynthia and family are managing as well as they can be. Sending a ((hug)) to her right now.

"Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest."
(Matthew 11 v 28 taken from Good News Bible).

Good morning everyone :-D <3

Here in NE England its been chucking it down all night, no let up.

Thinking of Cynthia <3

Hello all

Joining in with everyone sending thoughts and prayers to Cynthia and family today. X

I too have kept you both in my thoughts <3

Thinking of you both <3

Thinking of Cynthia and her husband <3

Hello and good morning to you all :-) <3

Stay strong Cynthia.

Interesting to see in NSW especially around Sydney that Australia has had as

much rain in a short time as in the previous 30 years. a blessing.

Cyn .............. I'm sorry to hear that OH is not doing too well.

He's your priority now, but also take care of yourself, and try to get as much rest as you can.

Hello all

Cynthia, I'm agreeing with Vera and Emma and hope your OH will feel better before too long, but please just remember that he is your priority and you also need to take good care of yourself right now.

Thinking of all the people in West Yorkshire who have more devastation in their homes and businesses caused by the storms at the weekend.

I also share Vera's thoughts and am thinking
of you both <3 <3

Sorry to hear that your OH is not too well Cynthia. It’s wonderful that you keep this thread going but you mustn’t worry about posting. Your priority must be taking care of your husband and also yourself. Thinking of you both <3 <3

Your church always seems to be busy Cynthia. It’s lovely to hear of somewhere that appears to be so welcoming.

My thoughts today are with those who are waiting for the results of medical tests which can be a very frightening time. May they have cause to rejoice, but if their news is not good may they be given strength and inner calm to face whatever lies ahead <3

Good morning :-)


Forgive me if I am a bit erratic this week, but OH isn't too well so I am on alert so to speak.

Yesterday was simply atrocious with the amount of wind and rain - I got to church and spent the entire service standing against a radiator to try and dry myself off! There were leakages all over the place and so the buckets came out! Then we had a couple of interruptions from people who couldn't get out of their drive because of parked cars. Add to this a presentation to two retiring churchwardens, 2 baptisms and congratulations on a 57th wedding anniversary - and it was what you would call a 'busy' morning :-D

We listened to a thought-provoking sermon - about Jesus telling us that 'you are the salt of the earth and the light of the world'.

Salt is used in so many ways – cooking, preserving, cleaning. If you don’t use enough it’s not effective, if you use too much, it can be harmful.

As Christians, there are strong implications for us…..just as salt makes a difference, so should we. It means that we are to ‘season’ the events in everyday life in a way that it reveals God. Speaking a kind word, being generous with our compassion, time and money to help those in need. Rebuilding relationships, calming arguments, helping those who hurt.

But as with salt, too much is harmful – we should not push our faith down people’s throats but be gentle with it.

Lord, help me to be a ‘salty’ Christian in the world. Amen.


Cx :-)