Lynda's Blog

  I am grateful every day, that I live in a country that is not at war; that I live in a country where it is safe to walk through a nearby park; that I live in a country where there is no true poverty and no famine; that I live in a country where the jobless are supported. I am grateful that God has provided everything I need. I have a great husband who cooks for me. I have wonderful friends who are there for me, I have a lovely home and a vehicle to drive. Even though I am on a pension, I have enough to meet friends over coffee, a couple of times a week. I have so very much. I often think of those who struggle to make ends meet. I think of those in countries where there is terrible poverty. I think of those trying to stay alive in war-torn countries and the constant stress they are under. I think of those who are sold into slavery. I think of those who have experienced floods, wildfires, and severe earthquakes. I especially think of persecuted Christians. I often get emotional w...

  I realized today that I need to work on my attitude. I am highly organized so do not react well when my day is disrupted. My darling hubby asked me to attend a hospital appointment with him the following day, in a city around half an hour away. I already had my day planned but also wanted to support him; besides, he said we would go for coffee afterwards! So, that morning, while he visited a friend I walked two kilometers to the gym, completed a half hour workout then walked home. I then rushed to get all my housework done, made a sandwich and had quarter of an hour to rest and eat before folding towels out of the drier after which I needed to get ready. Once there, I waited, reading, in the waiting room while he attended his appointment for an hour. The chairs were uncomfortable and my back was aching. Finally, it was all over. As we drove out of the hospital grounds he turned in the opposite direction to the coffee shop he was going to take me to. When I questioned him, he sa...

  I hadn’t intended to write for a couple of weeks but found myself looking for something to do. After the December madness and travelling away for Christmas, I gave myself a couple of weeks to relax and enjoy our (mostly) lovely weather. Today, I had lunch out with my husband, sorted some washing, and played the piano which I haven’t done for a while. I love my music but must admit I was a bit rusty. It is one of those things that I find hard to fit into my life. Then I thought of sitting down to read a book! I felt guilty at spending too much time reading, so I need to work on that! However, I do enjoy writing my blog as well, so here I am. I am excited about the coming year. I feel like God has given me some direction about my writing and I am excited about it. My book sits awaiting substantial editing, yet I feel no desire or pressure to work on it. After all this time spent on it, I am feeling God saying ‘no’ or ‘not yet’. So, I trust Him and am happy to leave it on a shelf. M...