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Sunday, May 31, 2009

Day 5 - A little freedom

Some freedom at last - even if it was for a few hours. Great to catch up with family and friends.

Spent the rest of the day relaxing with the football (Hawks let me down again). Caught up with Merlin, Prince Arthur and Sir Lancelot too - Good times.

Not sure if the Blog will continue as many people said they had seen it as it now updates Face book. I may need to be careful what I say..... (I'm a little shy too)

Still on the religious note - with the SA Training College beckoning ( or so says our CO's ) .. ... We sang another song today speaking of the will of God.

Purify my heart
Let me be as gold and precious silver
Purify my heart
Let me be as gold, pure gold

Refiners fire
My heart's one desire
Is to be holy
Set apart for You Lord
I choose to be holy
Set apart for You my Master
Ready to do Your will


As a musician (?) it's easy to assist in worship and, with God's help, bring people closer to God through music.

I wonder some times if we are "in tune" with him. I have the privilege of sitting between 2 MSB Members who offer their musical wisdom freely - especially over the past few weeks about my tuning and being a little "sharp" in places. Sometimes on Sundays I don't feel "sharp" - a little flat mostly - and to get "in tune" with the band takes concentration, patience, perseverance and listening closely to what's happening around me. The same can be said to get "in tune" with God.


If I'm honest, I don't think I even know what Gods will is in my life at present. I believe moving to Melbourne, worshipping at Preston SA and playing in the band is all part of the plan - but I think I'm missing something, somewhere (Sandy & Daryl - if you reading this.... No call to Officership - sorry)


I think I need to spend some more time in pray, reading the bible and perhaps stop to listen a bit more - I'm sure the answers will come.


Some questions still need to be answered...

If we aren't doing His will, how do we know if we are ready to do it ??
Are we doing it already and we just don't know it ?? Is this good enough ??
If we are doing His will, are we doing it well ?? What should we do to step up our efforts ??
Should we be doing more ??
What more can we do ??



My prayer for today...( and for the future )

If on my soul a trace of sin remaineth
If on my hands a stain may yet be seen
If one dark thought a weary mind a weary mind retaineth
Then wash me, Lord, till every part be clean.

For I would live that men may see thyself in me
I would in faith ascend thy holy hill
And with my thoughts in tune with thy divinity
Would learn how best to do thy holy will.




Saturday, May 30, 2009

Day 4 - Nothing to fear

We have survived another day. Feeling relaxed and well. Nothing much completed today - but isn't that was Saturdays are for ??

Still no addition to the family with time ticking away to "due date". Stubborn comes to mind.. Not sure where that comes from ?

Saw a friends comment on Face book about the will of God.. Some choruses came to mind that talk on this subject - Not an easy one for most of us to think about - we tend to go through life thinking about our will and what we want. Being a christian is not easy and sometimes we forget that others are more important than ourselves and doing Gods will should be paramount!


Doing the will of God
Doing the will of God
The best thing I know in this world below is doing the will of God.

Sweet will of God, still fold me closer, Till I am wholly lost in Thee.

At thy feet I bow adorning
Bending low and lower still
Giving up my all to follow, just to do my Masters will
Giving up my all to follow, just to do my Masters will


Friday, May 29, 2009

Day 3 - Still no issues

Day 3 draws to an end with much work completed from the laptop at home. I think I have acheived more in the last couple of days as the disruptions were minimal (even with a 5 y.o. and 3 y.o.)


No results in as yet - Imogen is fine. No symptoms for any of us. Will be let out of isolation soon.


Nat's still resting up for the new arrival and has had a quiet day at home too. We are hoping for some movement soon as Nat's mum has arrived to assist where she can. Any help is appreciated.


I have been led of late to check out some of the passages higlighted in my "old" Bible. I came accross some interesting verses highlighted some time ago (I'm talking years) and still find the relevance amazing.


I also have signed on as a follow of TC Speak (Blog) and noticed a heading "Knowing You" which is one of the songs that keeps getting "stuck" in my head and has again give me inspiration, comfort and strength.




All I once held dear, built my life upon,
All this world reveres and wars to own;
All I once thought gain I have counted loss,
Spent and worthless now compared to this.

CHORUS:
Knowing you, Jesus, knowing you
There is no greater thing.
You're my all, you're the best,
You're my joy, my righteousness,
And I love you Lord.


Now my heart's desire is to know you more,
To be found in you and know as yours,
To possess by faith what I could not earn
All surpassing gift of righteousness


Oh to know the power of your risen life,
And to know you in your sufferings;
To become like you in your death, my Lord,
So with you to live and never die.




One bible verse stood out 12 months ago ..


Get serious, really serious. Get down on your knees before the Master; it's the only way you'll get on your feet.
James 4 v 10 (Message)





Thursday, May 28, 2009

Day 2 - Come and Gone !

Day 2 in isolation was very rewarding on the work front. Got a heap done with minimal disruption.

Everyone OK here in Mill Park - nothing to report really.

Not sure what tomorrow will bring - probably more of the same. TV, work, movies, work, facebook, work (all before lunch)

Still no movement on the baby front - being a little stubborn me thinks! I think we're ready just want to get on with life.

It would be nice to get out for a walk/drive/shop - anything really - and it's only day 2.

Some more time for reflection over the next 5 days.

Be still and know that I am God
Psalm 46 v10

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Day 1 - Almost complete

So far so good. All is well in the "No Go Zone".

We are all well and showing no signs of Swine Flu. Still expected to be quarantined for some time to come, although some restrictions maybe lifted. Imogen has been tested - expect results later in the week. We will lay low for the rest of the week and see what happens.

I have worked from home all day and the Boss has given me whatever time I need at home - Good idea, don't want to spread anything around (rumour, fear and trepidation).

At least I have been able to help around the house (between e-mails) and Nat's had a reasonably restful day.

We have received many calls, e-mails, Facebook messages, offers of supermarket runs and even a food (cake) parcel. All of which we are very grateful for and we are lucky to have people who care and put our needs before theirs.



I'm looking forward to spending some (quality?) time with the family and prepare the way for the new addition to the family - Was hoping it would be sooner rather than later - but now not so sure !

Maybe an early night and a sleep in tomorrow is in order (fingers crossed).


Thanks again for the kind thoughts

Lord make me like You
Please make me like You
You are a servant
Make me one too
O Lord I am willing
Do what You must do
To make me like You Lord
Just make me like You

7 Days in isolation


Well, Swine Flu... What's that all about ??

Today we were notified that Imogens class has to be quarantined for 7 days due to a student being diagnosed with Swine Flu.

Not only the students, but parents as well.

I can now start my extended holiday in isolation with the family in our Town House. Small and Cosy ?? What will each day bring ?? I would expect we will be over each other by day 2.

It will give us some time for reflection on the things of life and maybe bring 1 more new life into the world too.
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Here's hoping for an "enjoyable" isolation.
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The King of love my shepherd is,
Whose goodness faileth never;
I nothing lack if I am his
And he is mine for ever.
Henry Williams Baker (1821-77)

Day 1 - The journey begins


A reasonable night had by all with coughing from 1 room and very little movement from the other womb.


Imogen's off to the Doctors this morning for tests - Maddison wanted to go too. I would expect test results by later this week or early next week - fingers crossed.


I'm not sure how the day will pan out - I have work that needs to be done from home, but a little restricted in what I can achieve. Thankfully Internet, E-mail and Mobile Phones all operational.

Many thoughts go through my head whilst trying to get to sleep - this issue I blame God and The Salvos for (in a good way!).


Music is ispirational and comes from God and The Salvation Army has a wealth of music that is used to inspire, uplift and comfort.


Last night was no different.......



When shall I come unto the healing waters?
Lifting my heart, I cry to thee my prayer.
Spirit of peace, my comforter and healer,
In whom my springs are found, let my soul meet thee there.
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From a hill I know,
Healing waters flow;
O rise, Immanuel's tide,
And my soul overflow!


Albert Osborn (1886-1967)