Each day now is in some ways a hurdle to be leaped. Slowly and grudingly coming to terms with a shortened life. I have lost any focus on the future and am more concerned about each day's events, embracing that cliche "to live in the moment". Although saying that, two future dates I am looking forward to is December 14th - our 20th wedding anniversary and Christmas day with family.
I am feeling some soreness in my stomach - a bit like a stitch or digestive pain - and continuous very low nausea, but my resilience is strong and my faith remains active and alive and nurturing. I continue to see my supervisor and I'm enjoying a book club and my continuing relationship with men's group.
Also managing to do some volunteer work (2 hours a week) at the girl's secondary college supporting the welfare team, running a small program with half a dozen middle school boys. Also start delivering library books to hostel residents at the hospital next week. Can't keep me down!
My family continue to support me and cajole me in the never ending energy sapping experience of raising teenage children. Family life is great with sport, markets, school etc. etc. The girls are off to visit their brother in Perth in early September for a week. They want a week with their brother without parents, which frees Marg and I up to have some time together.
Continuing to write my biolography and I've taken an interest in my family's geneology. Continued support from close friends is sustaining.
Again thanks to all of you for your ongoing prayers and support.
Blessings
Ray
5 comments:
Ray, clearly you are an inspration, but you know,... you've been one ever since I've known you. I was thinking the other day that possibly my first "dinner party" as opposed to "going to someone's place for tea" was with you & Margaret at your Richmond home with the 'Mac kids'.(I think we called them)The food was sophisticated and sensational, your knowledge and appreciation of good wine evident, the conversation stimulating and lots of fun, the ambience warm, inviting and the whole package, thoroughly enjoyable! A treasured memory and a hard act to follow.
Cheers!
Bernie McD. Alice Springs
Hi Ray, glad to hear you are keeping active and interested in life. You have so much to give and I will always remember the joy and laughter and nurturing you have freely given to me over the years. You are truely one of the best. Had a nice night with Ollie and Ros West a few weeks ago. It was great to catch up. Much of the conversation was about you and our time together at college. Many fun times in and around The Slum.
Linda sends her love as do I. Love to Marg. Take care,
Steve M.
Hi Ray
I continue to pray for you & thank you for your imput & enormous support into my Access Ministries days! You had no idea what personal tragedys I was facing way back in Feb 2009.
Love to Marg & your great family
Janine (Lakes Entrance)
Hi Ray
You are amazing, if anyone can get through this it is you. Your strength and faith are great assets. Thinking of you as always. Love to you all.
Jane, Marnie, Ryan & Lexie
Hi ray, hope u all ok. Finally found your blog sight on pc will speak to Margaret when we get back to Melbourne and hopefully arrange lunch one sat/sun love always michelle
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