Morning all. I was going to say it is Sunny here but it is actually Friday and the birthday of our *
middle son. Good memories of that day and also sadness that so many cast members are no longer here. He and his family are in Winchester.which feels like a major personal failure, especially since DIL’s parents live in France and we help his brothers so much. Two dogs and 93.99 yo MIL are an issue - dogs can go in kennels though. We are meeting for a "
family" meal with two other sons on Sunday - in Milton Keynes - 2 grandchildren missing
. To me one can’t have a family meal in a restaurant - it is just “wrong” but logistically that is all that works. Another DIL's brother is getting married on the other good date. We did hire an Air B and B "down" there once but the cast list has grown greatly. and so have the problems. Two poems today on a theme repeated day after day here in various ways. Like a water colour compared to those vivid ones but showcasing the very best of us as humans. Care for our nearest and dearest (be they very close or across the channel) neighbours cared and prayed for, God’s creation lovingly fed and protected, love in every lesson and move planned and delivered, advice freely given, sharing (practical) jokes, humour or woodworking and baking skills, - Kenosis. Y'all recognise yourselves. C16th poem
here C20th one
here very apt for JKP and I today
@dunelm and
@gennepher thanks for sharing the art - Narnia theme today in my strange mind.
@gennepher have a rest today and
@dunelm I hope you heal well for the big spend tomorrow.
@Annb I think Neil’s reaction would have been mine: I’m imagining
@dunelm reprising that scene repeatedly on the morrow.
@Jacks1213 big hug. Cancer is a bit of a barsteward - ain't it just?. Personally the idea one can stand up to it drives me mad in its inanity - perhaps arrogance is a better word? - but I thank God for the effort people make on behalf of all we who succumb. Enjoy your day even though I post this drivel.
*(subtitles work well on song)