Out in the blog-o-sphere

I've been out in the blog - o - sphere for a while. When things get serious I need to concentrate and not let my thoughts get out of control. So, no funny stories, no weird happenings, nothing exciting to report.

Except: I have been enthralled by the rescue of the Chilean miners. Absolutely enthralled. They are a testament to their own strength, courage, faith and conviction and tributes must be paid to the wonderful people who engineered their rescue and those who held vigil for them.

A person posting on my Facebook page does not want to hear any more about the miners ...'sick of it' says the poster. I'm not. I watched as much of it as I possibly could. In this world of tragedy brought about by toxic waste, mud slides, floods, earthquakes, and humanity acting against itself, the story of the Chilean miners is one of humanity actually demonstrating wisely the tremendous power that humanity has.

The power of patience, courage, knowledge, organisation - too much to mention - have all been ably and manifoldly demonstrated. Not sure if manifoldly is a real word, but its the one I want to use.

Get fed up with watching the events? Never! I have seen prayer in action and prayers answered, right before my eyes.

Thank you to the 'little heroes'  - the Red Cross and other agencies, who through their charity, supplied shelters and more for the waiting relatives of the trapped men. The old King James version of our Bible uses the word 'charity' where our newer versions use the word 'love'. Faith hope and love. Faith, hope and charity. Love expressed and love freely given.

A dear friend of mine, not one known to my 'churchy brothers and sisters' has just been diagnosed with cancer. A very special lady, she has actually made history in one part of her life! She is not a religious person, in her own words, and she has a strength within her that most of us can only dream of, so my prayers for this wonderful person, is that she can learn to lean on others and take heart from their strength. So, dear, non religious friend, whether you like it or not, prayers are yours.God bless you and keep you, and yours, in His care.