Sunday, 13 May 2012

To My Children: A Mother’s Prayer



Today is Mother's Day in Australia and without my children I would not be a Mom. I am so grateful that children are a gift from His hand. Today I want to dedicate this song to my four children. (Mr T, Miss J, Sir N & One in the Fathers Arms.)

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, 
the fruit of the womb a reward.

A Mother’s Prayer 
(HANNAH'S SONG)
Words by Rachel Aldous 
Music by John Mandeville

Verse:
My sweet baby on loan from above.
No better treasure could I more love.
I stand here beside your bed as I pray
I lay my hand on your head and I say:

Chorus:
May you grow up to serve Him
all of your days.
May He lead you and guide you
in all of your ways.
May His hand bless your future with
friendships that last.
May you cherish your youth
and not grow up too fast

Verse:
I stare in wonder at your tiny frame.
Just to think that God knows you by name.
He knows every hair on your beautiful head.
He knows your thoughts before they are said. 

Chorus:
May you grow up to serve Him
all of your days
May He lead you and guide you
in all of your ways.
May His Hand bless your future with
friendships that last.
May you cherish your youth
and not grow up too fast.

Prayer:
May God grant you peace in the midst of a storm.
May God give you strength even when you’re forlorn.
May you answer the door when Jesus comes knocking.
May wisdom guide when your mouth is talking.
May discretion protect you and keep you pure.
May you never stumble or fall for a lure.
May your heart remain humble to the very end.
May uprightness and truth be what you defend.
May the world not ensnare or change who you are.
May the light that's within you shine like the stars.
May angels surround you body, spirit, mind. 
May favor and peace be yours to find.
May rejection and pain never reach you.
May your spirit grow bold for what you’re called to.
May you grow up to serve Him all of your days
May He lead you and guide you in all of your ways
May His Hand bless your future with friendships that last.
May you cherish your youth and not grow up too fast.

As you rest in God’s care I will rest, too.
Knowing that Jesus is watching over you.
Amen

Hannah speaks: 
I love you, Mommy…

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Friday, 11 May 2012

Week 1 - Photography Challenge Showcase

I love taking photographs and capturing memories. One of the things I desire to learn is how to use my camera more effectively to capture the precious moments that happen around me daily.

I was reading on Erin's blog the other day that she has created a little Photography Challenge for the month of May. The challenge is to a photograph each day and explore a new aspect of photography.

While on holiday I have been using some of Erin's challenges during some of my travels.  Here is my first weeks attempt.

High Angle
Looking down on Jessica the Hippo.

Low Angle
Mushrooms growing at the base of a tree.

Changing Light
Sunrise from the balcony at Trackers.

A pink rose with the sun shining on it from different angles.

Up Close
Macro photography is one of my favourite forms of photography. I love to look for the smallest flower on my travels and see if I can photograph it.

A Frangipani bud.

From a Distance.
Sammy Marks Residence near Pretoria.

Sitting on a rock at The Three Rondavels View Point.
This photograph could be for two divisions. High Angle and from a distance.

Eyes
Miss J holding an African Python at Khamai Reptile Park

Emotion
Sir N didn't want his photo taken !

Thank you Erin I had a lot of fun this past week.

Don't forget to pop on over to Seven Little Australian's Photo Challenge Showcase Blog Hop and see the photographs other friends are taking and be inspired.

Blessings
Chareen
[PS To illustrate the length of time it takes to use the Internet in Hoedspruit:  It took two hours to upload these pics :) ]

Monday, 30 April 2012

Target Practice

One of the fun things to do on a farm is some target practice. 

Paul took out the air rifle and found a safe spot in the garden for us to learn about gun safety and do some target practice.   It's been years since I held a rifle and it brought back many memories.

Paul and Sir N doing some target practice .

Miss J and I had a turn too.
Blessings
Chareen