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

Hiya dear sis,
I know you have had a hectic time but also know that you would somehow make time for God.Glad you've come safely through all those busy weeks and hours and well done for it all.

May He continue to bless you with special moments with Him among the busy life you lead. Thanks so much for your loving thoughts and prayers.
Bless you sis.
Much love,
Anu xo

Hi Anusha,
Thank you for your blog. I was with a group of men and someone asked if we'd experienced good coming out of an illness. One guy said that a serious illness had stopped him in his tracks and resulted in the preservation of a very important relationship. I recounted how I'd suffered from continual pain in my left arm as a result of tendonitis. To distract me from the pain I took to listening to Radio 4 (news, current affairs, documentaries, etc.) whenever I didn't have to concentrate on anything else. In a quiet day around that time I'd read in Proverbs about the immense value of knowledge. After many weeks of pain I had acquired the habit of acquiring knowledge!
Blessing to you,
Andrew

Hi Andrew,
Thanks so much for reading my blog and also taking the time to comment. It's much appreciated.

I am so sorry to hear about your tendonitis. I know it is a very painful condition. That's wonderful how you acquired the habit of acquiring knowledge through your pain. Now that's something I might need to follow in the next few weeks. It's a good question you've grappled with too Andrew in your men's group. I think illness forces us to stop sometimes and think beyond our ordinary lives. And forces us to look God-word for answers. It also helps us empathise with others who suffer. And more.

Many blessings and thanks. I will pray that the tendonitis will leave you one day (hopefully soon),
Anusha