Christmas presents

I've nearly finished my Christmas shopping - thanks Amazon. But there are some gifts people need that don't cost money, but they still come at a price - oneself. Things that come from the heart, a smile, a hug, forgiveness, saying sorry, hope love...

The Black Dog

Was it Churchill who called his depression the black dog so that it helped him feel it was not part of him? Anyway I saw this animation floating around Facebook and thought it was quite clever. Somethings are hard to put words to.

Being intentional

Been thinking lots lately about friends - with Facebook there is opportunity to relate to so many people its crazy. Being a people person I could get caught up in happenings of so many events of people's lives I could spread.myself to thinly and not be a good friend to anyone. Scientist say we are only capable of taking an interest in 150 people ... Interesting.

I've been giving prayerful thought lately to who really matters in my life, who does God want me to love. I mean 'intentional' love.

My next thinking is, how can I make sure each one knows they are special to me. 

Different friends respond to different gestures (have you ever read 'the five languages of love'?) it's a challenge but joyful one, not a chore.

You didn't really want to work today did you?

 

Cookie, it's very cute that you've been following me around lately but also kinda annoying sometimes ... only sometimes though, please don't take offence!

Do not worry

 

Wrapping a Cat for Christmas

A friend posted this on Facebook, it made me chuckle!

Post by Sun Gazing.

Neighbours, Connections, fireworks

It's funny how us Brits find it difficult to befriend our neighbours. Some of them are difficult as much as to say hello to. However one of mine has always been friendly, greeting me with a hello as we passed eachother.

My friend who works in the children's centre occassionally got to know her and a few week's ago we went to visit her in her new home as she moved a few months ago., Since she moved we became friends on Facebook and started to strike up a friendship. Whatever people say about Facebook it is a really powerful tool for connecting with people if used in the right way.

Anyway this morning she bought her one year old son up to see the cat and we had a really lovely time together. She has a cat too. It's funny how a cat can connect you with people too, get a conversation started.

Firework night tonight ... poor Cookie was so frightened. I found him under the bed!