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Good morning :-)


Thank you Vera.......praying that your brother's operation is successful and that he makes a speedy recovery. <3

I too, love those words from that hymn....and can often be heard humming it..... :-D

For today:

Dear Lord,
Where does my hope come from?
When I wait on you.
Yes, hope flies in with wings of truth
And changes life anew.
For love has risen up with Christ,
It reigns for all to see.
And more than this I know your life
And Spirit work through me.


Cx :-)

I hope your daughter is recovered now Cynthia. I am sure a bit of TLC from Mum is helping her to feel much better.

I am enjoying this week’s theme of hope. Without it, this would be a desolate world. I have always loved the line in the hymn Great is Thy Faithfulness that asks for “strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow”. It always seems so positive and life-affirming.

Special thoughts today for all those who, like my brother, are undergoing operations or medical treatment. May they be given strength and hope.

Good morning :-)


Lord Jesus,

Hope overcomes

Hope heals

Hope restores

Hope inspires

Hope conquers

Hope frees

Hope is your gift to the world

Thank you.



Love to all Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Oh my word! How lovely to see such encouraging thoughts......thank you. <3 Please don't think that you have to post - just to know that folk are looking in is fine. I think I would still post anyway, simply because you never know if someone catches a glimpse when they are googling, and may be helped. :-D

There are often times of the year which affect people more than often - and you certainly have a lot going on in February Vera <3

My daughter was taken ill at the weekend so she is staying with us for a few days. Move over Florence Nightingale.............. :-D

On our church facebook page throughout Lent, we are gently looking at a book called '40 Stories of Hope'. It tells the experiences of former prison inmates who were converted to Christianity during their time in jail. There are some interesting stories indeed. This is why the theme 'hope' is popping up on here now and again.


I need hope for a better life.
I need hope for love and kindness.

Some say that the sky is at it’s
darkest just before the light.

I pray that this is true, for all seems dark.
I need your light, Lord, in every way.

I pray to be filled with your light from
head to toe. To bask in your glory.

To know that all is right in the world,
as you have planned, and as you want
it to be.

Help me to walk in your light, and live
my life in faith and glory.

In your name I pray, Amen


Love to all Cx :-)

You are never alone on this thread Cynthia.

I like others pop in and read what you have to say.

I may not add to it but I appreciate it all the same x

Don't feel down Cynthia - you may be alone on the boat but there's a few of us swimming along behind. There are sure to be lots of others like me who quickly pop on every day but only post from time to time.

I am amazed at the variety of themes you introduce and often feel that I have nothing useful to add. Perhaps we should just let you know more often that we are here.

Lovely to see you post Kandj. I can understand how a special hymn can bring on the tears but there is nothing wrong with that. Tears are healing and show how much you care. Enjoy a gentle weekend with your daughter. Sending you a cyber (((((hug))))) <3.

This time of year is always a little difficult for me. It's the anniversary of my mother's death on 23rd Feb, and although she died in 1974 I seem to miss her more each year. The 23rd was also the date of a dear aunt's funeral, and 27th Feb. is the anniversary of my dear dad's death. An added worry this year is that also on 23rd my only brother is undergoing his second major operation in 5 months. And all this happens on my birthday weekend!

I am not really moaning about my lot - just letting off steam a little. I know how very fortunate I am and how easy my life is compared to many others. Thoughts and prayers for everyone facing their own particular problems at this time.

It's not the Marie Celeste Cynthia. People often "pop in" and I'm sure for some it's because it brings comfort.

You do a great job. If you're just looking in and reading this just leave your name so Cynthia can see she makes a difference.


Pat <3

Thank you Cynthia :-)

I continue to "pop in" most days !

Good morning :-)


And the Marie Celeste sails gently on :-D


May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow
May the soft winds freshen your spirit
May the sunshine brighten your heart
May the burdens of this day rest lightly upon you
And may God enfold you in the mantle of His Love.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Looks as though we are on the Marie Celeste for a while kandj..........hey ho.


For today:

Said the Robin to the Sparrow:
"I should really like to know
Why these anxious human beings
Rush about and worry so."

Said the Sparrow to the Robin:
"Friend, I think that it must be,
That they have no Heavenly Father,
Such as cares for you and me."
~ Elizabeth Cheney ~



Cx :-)

Good afternoon.... :-)

Yes I am late today. I tried for ages to get on here this morning but had things to do - its so frustrating.

Lovely to see you again kandj......sending love, prayers and (((hugs))) <3 <3

For today........

Do not be anxious,
said our Lord,
Have peace from day to day
The lilies neither toil nor spin,
Yet none are clothed as they.
The meadowlark
with sweetest song
Fears not for bread or nest
Because he trusts
our Father's love,
And God knows what is best.
~ Helen Steiner Rice ~



Cx :-)

Hello all

I am still here although feeling a bit of a wreck to be honest. I haven't read all of the previous posts so apologies for that,I am guessing that Cynthia has been amazing as always.

I watched Songs of Praise earlie which hubby and I always watched together. They had Love Divine, All Love Excelling which we sang on our wedding day 55 years ago
I tried hard to hold the tears back but that was never going to happen. Feeling in bits!
Just had an hours chat over the telephone with our daughter who lives in Durham, she is coming to spend next weekend with me so we are both looking forward to that.

Very many thanks to everyone for your ongoing thoughts and prayers. Appreciated!

Good morning... :-)

Hm........blueprint for an ark? There are details of the dimensions in the Old Testament of course - all cubits and wotnots. Gopher wood is mentioned I think....so that suits me......I am a 'gopher' ........I go fer this and go fer that :-D


The Collect (special prayer) for today.

Almighty God,
whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness,
and was tempted as we are, yet without sin:
give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit;
and, as you know our weakness, so may we know your power to save;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen

The Gospel reading for today tells of the Baptism of Jesus.

Love to all Cx :-)

Anyone got a blueprint for an ark - we had storms during the night - have some wood left outside the gate so could make a start ;-)

Looks bad for the carnival weekend before Lent starts here. :-(

Good morning :-)

~~~~~~ Waving to Vera - and anyone who is passing by :-)


Yesterday was glorious for the main part - really spring-like and lifted ones spirits somewhat.

A short prayer which is probably familiar.......

God be in my head
And in my understanding;
God be in mine eyes
And in my looking;
God be in my mouth
And in my speaking;
God be in my heart
And in my thinking;
God be at mine end,
And at my departing.

I have to sing these words whenever I hear them, so I hope your volume was switched off :-)

Cx :-)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ just a quick wave to everyone as I fly by on another errand.

Nice to see you again Pat.

I hope Kandj is feeling comforted by having her son in law and granddaughter with her. A supportive family is a great blessing.

Today is glorious, a real God-given day. After weeks of wind and rain, it is mild and sunny, albeit with a stiff breeze, so I am thinking especially of those who, for whatever reason, cannot enjoy the day.

Good morning :-)

Jesus Calls His First Disciples

As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him.

When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.

Jesus still calls us today. Martin Luther King Jr said “Take the first step of faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase; just take the first step.”

Father in heaven, please give me your directions for my life. I want to follow you. Amen.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


As soon as I saw the words Pat in.....I thought, 'O good...bells' :-D :-Ds

Its confusing about the Easter dates within the Christian calendar isn't it? We go with where we are though. ;-)

With the cheapness of meat during the Lenten season, it would be worth buying an extra freezer just to make the most of it :-D

Hope your bells are soon clanging away........get your ear muffs ready! :-)


Our Lenten thought for today :

The Israelite prophet Micah said:

"What does the Lord require of you? Only to act justly, love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."

God of mercy and source of justice,
pour on your people such love and compassion that
we cannot remain silent,
we cannot tolerate injustice and poverty.

As your grace fills our hearts
so may we be stirred into action
to demonstrate your love for all the world
and for all creatures that live and move on this earth. Amen.

Cx :-)

~~~~~~~~ Cynthia :-D <3

The bells are quiet at the moment although we've had a few weddings. It'll soon be lent here so no wedding allowed until after Easter.

The equivalent to Pancake Day is Green/Clean Monday which will be on Monday. Much eating and kite flying on Monday and a public holiday. No meat eating then until Easter Sunday (the week after UK). Many ignore the ban on meat but for us it means cheaper meat for about 1 month as the meat mounts up. They do tend to over do the meat on Easter Sunday and the local paper will report about the people turning up at A & E with stomach upsets.

The Greek Orthodox Easter is the correct Easter if you take the bible stories as correct timing. Jesus was in Jerusalem for the Passover - the Jewish Passover 2018 starts 30th March which is Good Friday in UK. 2024 shows how far UK Easter can be out, that year Passover starts 22nd April but Easter Sunday in UK will be 31st March and here it will be 5th May.

I have no doubt over the next few weeks the bells will be clanging away. The early bells start at either 6 am (working days) 6.30 am (Sundays) :-S

Good morning :-)


A Valentine Prayer

I said a Valentine prayer for you
and asked the Lord above
to fill your heart and bless your soul
With the precious gift of love.

I asked Him for sincere love
The kind that's meant to stay
Just like the generous love
You give to those you touch each day.

I prayed for love from family
And from every cherished friend
Then I asked the Lord to give you
His love that knows no end.

(Author unknown)


Love to all Cx :-)