Hi dear Dashika,
How lovely to hear from you. Thanks so much for reading my blog and for taking the time to send me feedback as well. Bless you. So glad you too enjoyed those Bible verses as I did. It sounds like you and I came to know our Lord the same year. I too became a believer in 1974 - so it was 39 years this year for me too. He's been an amazing Lord and Saviour hasn't He?

I smiled when I heard of how you too wave your man off to work from the window. These little rituals in marriage do add to them don't they? :)

Thanks again Dashika for your encouraging words.
Much love always to you too and many blessings,
Anu xo

Dearest sis,
Thank you for this post. He is indeed the greatest lover!
Reflecting on all He did on the cross and the days prior to it moved me afresh this past month. Its 39 years since I saw my need for Him and accepted Him at a camp in Bandarawela in April of 1974. (Methinks it's the same for you).

He is risen indeed!
love
sal

Hi dearest Sal,
Thanks so much for reading my blog and for responding. So glad to hear that you've been reflecting this past month on the cross and all that meant to us. That's awesome! So much to thank Him for, isn't it? When reflecting on the Easter story on Easter Sunday I was very moved by Mary Magdalene's account and felt I was her - and that I was seeing Jesus as He arose from the dead. I couldn't stop the tears rolling down as I enjoyed a fresh 'encounter' with the risen Christ.

Yes, I too came to know Him 39 years ago - but a bit later than you. I thought I'd been a Christian at that camp because I had accepted Him into my heart many times before. But I didn't really know Him - I found that those at the camp had something I didn't have. So a month later after much reflection (on May 12th 1974) n the quietness of our bedroom, I asked Jesus to become my Lord and Saviour. Life has not been the same since.

Bless you for your encouraging words dearest sis.
Love always,
Anu xo

Yeah I remember you saying that...wasn't sure exactly when. I too had walked up before at rallies etc and thought I understood it all. But the reality hit me of what it meant at that camp one day...that was the start!

thanks for encouraging me along the way 'nangi' & for the many memories!
bless you
sal

I well remember that camp sis. Went into it not realising how it would change my life. I remember feeling the love of the campers and wanting what they had. I remember it being a taste of heaven as we had our devotions sitting with the beautiful hills around us. First time I had had personal devotions. It was awesome wasn't it?

I had first made a commitment in March 1969 with Aunty Niva I think as my Sunday school teacher. Had written '3.3.69.' is the day I made my decision in my Bible. But I didn't really understand it and didn't grow in Him because I didn't spend time with Him. Praise God for the way He led us.

Thanks dearest sis for all your encouragement too over these 39 years. We have been truly blessed haven't we?
Love always,
Anu xo

Hi Anusha,
I enjoyed your article on 'Pretty Patterns'. It gave me hope and strength. Thank you.
Love and Prayers
Nirmala

Hi Nirmala,
Lovely to hear from you. So glad the article gave you hope and strength. May He continue to lead you and bless you through this season.
Love and prayers and thanks so much for writing,
Anusha xo

I enjoyed reading your article this evening. It is so true - we must take responsibility for our own actions, including our own happiness. It is sad when we see people trapped into thinking someone else's responsibility is to make them happy.

My husband and I regularly scout out the shady spots whenever possible, even if it means walking a little farther to get where we are going.

Hi Janice,
Thanks so much for taking the time to read my blog and also to comment on it. Really appreciate it. So glad you agree with my thoughts on happiness. Often people expect the world and their families to provide their happiness don't they? And then blame everyone but themselves for their unhappiness. It happens to all of us.

Good to hear of you and your husband's scouting around for shady spots! :)
Blessings and thanks,
Anusha

Hi sis,
yes, Dec is always a tough month in terms of times....and it gets crazy (a lovely-crazy though!!) with folks arriving etc.
Then January with awaiting the arrival of baby and there after was tough- and YET it was the time His Spirit prompted me to have each morning was what saw me through! Even in hospital I treasured even a short time with Him...but Oh Yes, it's so easy to crowd Him out. I agree. Thanks for the reminder. I can imagine how blessed you have felt having this extra time with Him. May you sense God's healing dear sis.

lotsa love
sal XO