Like crying over spilt milk
Worrying over words already said
Is a waste of time; yes it is!
Keep your words close to your heart
Bite your tongue; hold your breath...
Anything to stop that tide...
Anything to keep you sane...
Anything to stop that blame...
Yes; please; keep your temper!
Nobody else wants it either!
20th July 2013
Saturday 21 July 2018
The right place
Thanks to everyone
For all the birthday wishes
Had a great day!
My car battery died
Right out front
Of the Toyota dealership
So I was in the right place
At the right time...
Actually had a great weekend
With the whole family
Thank you all and God bless
It's great to have so many friends...
31st March 2011
For all the birthday wishes
Had a great day!
My car battery died
Right out front
Of the Toyota dealership
So I was in the right place
At the right time...
Actually had a great weekend
With the whole family
Thank you all and God bless
It's great to have so many friends...
31st March 2011
Only God sees into our hearts
We...none of us...
Have any right to judge another...
Only God...
Sees into our very hearts...
Knows what we are going through...
Each of us...
Has our own journey to live out...
Help someone along their path...
With a little love and understanding...
Who knows what a difference...
It will make...
27th June 2015
Have any right to judge another...
Only God...
Sees into our very hearts...
Knows what we are going through...
Each of us...
Has our own journey to live out...
Help someone along their path...
With a little love and understanding...
Who knows what a difference...
It will make...
27th June 2015
Just as the sun was setting
Just as the sun was setting
Upon another glorious Sabbath day
I stopped to admire the view
From the lookout I could see the bay
John Yeates Lookout
Willunga Hill
21st July 2018
Upon another glorious Sabbath day
I stopped to admire the view
From the lookout I could see the bay
John Yeates Lookout
Willunga Hill
21st July 2018
Tuesday 17 July 2018
A special thank you to some lovely ladies out there
Thank you Noelle Mardling for dying my hair
And giving me a scalp massage..
For giving my hair a much needed trim
For making me welcome and feel special
At your shack beside the River Murray
The other night;
You made me forget my sadness for a while
Made me laugh; after feeling like crying
For the past few days...
Thank you for being a friend and confidante
And always being there for me!
Love you my sister!
Thank you to Melissa Hickson
For welcoming me into your home
And for your gorgeous Tufty Wufty
For cuddling into me; all along me
For comforting me...
I didn't realise I missed my little Amy so much...
Thank you for the dessert
And Christmas presents too...
I enjoyed our little walk up the hill to the park
As I enjoyed the little poetry reading
You shared with me...
Thank you for being my friend and sister in Christ...
Love you my sister...
Thank you to Marilyn Bailey
And my dear friends at Carer's Link
With whom we celebrated Christmas Dinner
At the Greenock Tavern the other night
It was great catching up with you all
Thank you Secret Santa (Sue Briner)
Who made it really fun!
God bless you all!
11th December 2015
And giving me a scalp massage..
For giving my hair a much needed trim
For making me welcome and feel special
At your shack beside the River Murray
The other night;
You made me forget my sadness for a while
Made me laugh; after feeling like crying
For the past few days...
Thank you for being a friend and confidante
And always being there for me!
Love you my sister!
Thank you to Melissa Hickson
For welcoming me into your home
And for your gorgeous Tufty Wufty
For cuddling into me; all along me
For comforting me...
I didn't realise I missed my little Amy so much...
Thank you for the dessert
And Christmas presents too...
I enjoyed our little walk up the hill to the park
As I enjoyed the little poetry reading
You shared with me...
Thank you for being my friend and sister in Christ...
Love you my sister...
Thank you to Marilyn Bailey
And my dear friends at Carer's Link
With whom we celebrated Christmas Dinner
At the Greenock Tavern the other night
It was great catching up with you all
Thank you Secret Santa (Sue Briner)
Who made it really fun!
God bless you all!
11th December 2015
My Father's hands
Last night I held your hand
My dearest darling dad
I need you to understand
I love this life we've had
I thank you for loving me
For travelling across the seas
To this wonderful Aussie country
Leaving behind your precious family
Last night I held your hand
My dearest darling dad
I guess I need to appreciate
Every precious moment; I've had
With you; over these many years
I don't know how long we've got
But this I do know; I love you so
I really want you; this to know
Last night I held your hand
My dearest darling dad
I felt the texture of your skin
It looked so dry; oh so thin
Your veins visible; so very stark
Against your paleness; my remark
Ah dad; I love you so
I don't ever want you to go
Last night I held your hand
My dearest darling dad
As I listened to your breath
As I thought about your health
I realised that time has flown
61 long years have passed
Since my precious birth
Ah we have shred so much
Last night I held your hand
My dearest darling dad
Gathered around your table
Enjoying laughter; while we're able
Your grandchildren here too
All laughing together with you
I will always remember these
Most wonderful memories
8th July 2018
With Shelley and Michael
My dearest darling dad
I need you to understand
I love this life we've had
I thank you for loving me
For travelling across the seas
To this wonderful Aussie country
Leaving behind your precious family
Last night I held your hand
My dearest darling dad
I guess I need to appreciate
Every precious moment; I've had
With you; over these many years
I don't know how long we've got
But this I do know; I love you so
I really want you; this to know
Last night I held your hand
My dearest darling dad
I felt the texture of your skin
It looked so dry; oh so thin
Your veins visible; so very stark
Against your paleness; my remark
Ah dad; I love you so
I don't ever want you to go
Last night I held your hand
My dearest darling dad
As I listened to your breath
As I thought about your health
I realised that time has flown
61 long years have passed
Since my precious birth
Ah we have shred so much
Last night I held your hand
My dearest darling dad
Gathered around your table
Enjoying laughter; while we're able
Your grandchildren here too
All laughing together with you
I will always remember these
Most wonderful memories
8th July 2018
With Shelley and Michael
Memorial at the bridge
We took some pretty stock flowers
The lovely scented kind
Memories of dear mum
Ever in our saddened minds
A memorial to dear mum
We had thought to design...
Her ashes; my brother had taken
Delivered then into the River's heart
At Berri
Just as she had desired...
Of that peace; we hadn't been a part
We'd missed that celebration
Though no blame is to be laid...
Today we made our own...
Shelley and I went to another bridge
At Kingston-on-Murray
Close to where we used to live
Thoughts of dear mum
And her precious caring life
We delivered those sweet flowers
Sent them gently on their way
As we enjoyed the visions
Of the gently flowing currents
Far below that lofty bridge...
This great Murray River
Weds its way along the miles
Carrying all before it
Where these sweet scented flowers
Will meet her ashes too
And our hearts will be rewarded
With our precious thoughts of mum
These loving thoughts of you...
8th July 2018
The lovely scented kind
Memories of dear mum
Ever in our saddened minds
A memorial to dear mum
We had thought to design...
Her ashes; my brother had taken
Delivered then into the River's heart
At Berri
Just as she had desired...
Of that peace; we hadn't been a part
We'd missed that celebration
Though no blame is to be laid...
Today we made our own...
Shelley and I went to another bridge
At Kingston-on-Murray
Close to where we used to live
Thoughts of dear mum
And her precious caring life
We delivered those sweet flowers
Sent them gently on their way
As we enjoyed the visions
Of the gently flowing currents
Far below that lofty bridge...
This great Murray River
Weds its way along the miles
Carrying all before it
Where these sweet scented flowers
Will meet her ashes too
And our hearts will be rewarded
With our precious thoughts of mum
These loving thoughts of you...
8th July 2018
Mum's silver sugar bowl
Made of silver; mum said
A special piece of hers
Bought many long years ago
She kept it that way
"Use the spoon only
To place the sugar in
But do not immerse it
Keep it clean; put it back in"
The spoon is old and battered
The silver tarnished; dark
Though it doesn't loo much
Its value in her eyes
Makes me value it still...
A special piece of hers
Bought many long years ago
She kept it that way
"Use the spoon only
To place the sugar in
But do not immerse it
Keep it clean; put it back in"
The spoon is old and battered
The silver tarnished; dark
Though it doesn't loo much
Its value in her eyes
Makes me value it still...
Semolina for breakfast
Made a special breakfast
Just like mum used to make
Semolina cooked in hot milk
Back when I was very young
Sprinkled with sugar and cocoa
Best shared with a loved one
Just like we used to do
When my girls were young
Shelley asked me to make some
For our breakfast treat
Bring back fond memories
Ah mum
I miss your smiles so sweet
8/7/18 at Berri
Just like mum used to make
Semolina cooked in hot milk
Back when I was very young
Sprinkled with sugar and cocoa
Best shared with a loved one
Just like we used to do
When my girls were young
Shelley asked me to make some
For our breakfast treat
Bring back fond memories
Ah mum
I miss your smiles so sweet
8/7/18 at Berri
Lentil burger recipe
Ingredients:
400 g can of lentils; drained
2 medium potatoes; cooked; mashed
1 cup grated onion
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 cup grated carrot
1 egg
1/2 cup rolled oats (instead of cornflakes)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Method:
1. Combine all (except oats and oil) in a large bowl
2. Shape into patties
3. Coat with oats (cornflakes or breadcrumbs)
4. Heat oil
5. Fry till brown
6. serve on a whole wheat bread roll
With lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and chutney
To Serve:
4 bread rolls
4 cos lettuce leaves
4 tomato slices
4 reduced fat cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons chutney
"Gut Feeling"
Professor Amanda Devine
Dr. Claus Christopher
400 g can of lentils; drained
2 medium potatoes; cooked; mashed
1 cup grated onion
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 cup grated carrot
1 egg
1/2 cup rolled oats (instead of cornflakes)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Method:
1. Combine all (except oats and oil) in a large bowl
2. Shape into patties
3. Coat with oats (cornflakes or breadcrumbs)
4. Heat oil
5. Fry till brown
6. serve on a whole wheat bread roll
With lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and chutney
To Serve:
4 bread rolls
4 cos lettuce leaves
4 tomato slices
4 reduced fat cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons chutney
"Gut Feeling"
Professor Amanda Devine
Dr. Claus Christopher
Low-carb seed crackers
Ingredients:
5 1/3 tablespoons almond flour
5 1/3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
5 1/3 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
5 1/3 tablespoons chia seeds
5 1/3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon ground psyllium husks
1 teaspoon Himalayan salt
4 tablespoons melted coconut oil
1 cup boiling water
Sea salt
Method:
1. Preheat oven 150 degrees C
2. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl
3. Add boiling water and oil
4. Mix together with a wooden fork
5. Spread out dough thinly on a baking sheet lined with paper
6. Sprinkle with sea salt
7. Bake on lower rack for 45 minutes
8. Check occasionally
9. Let dry for another 15 minutes but pay attention as seeds are heat sensitive
10. Turn oven off and let them dry in the oven
11. Break into generous amounts
12. Store in an air tight container
5 1/3 tablespoons almond flour
5 1/3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
5 1/3 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
5 1/3 tablespoons chia seeds
5 1/3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon ground psyllium husks
1 teaspoon Himalayan salt
4 tablespoons melted coconut oil
1 cup boiling water
Sea salt
Method:
1. Preheat oven 150 degrees C
2. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl
3. Add boiling water and oil
4. Mix together with a wooden fork
5. Spread out dough thinly on a baking sheet lined with paper
6. Sprinkle with sea salt
7. Bake on lower rack for 45 minutes
8. Check occasionally
9. Let dry for another 15 minutes but pay attention as seeds are heat sensitive
10. Turn oven off and let them dry in the oven
11. Break into generous amounts
12. Store in an air tight container
The perfectionist's nightmare
I've always wanted things "just so"
A place for everything
And everything in its place
But along the way; it all changed
If I put something down
I take a picture in my head
A snapshot; so to speak
These; in my head I would keep
Ready to recall; to use; to cheat
But after moving out of my parent's home
things didn't always go as planned...
Life changed; not that I need pity...
Though I was alone in the big city
Loved my new adventure too...
After marriage; children came
It's true; life was never the same
I tried to sort everything; keep it neat
Ah; it did become too much
So...my standards slipped...
A veritable perfectionist's nightmare
As I became too tired to care
8th May 2018
A place for everything
And everything in its place
But along the way; it all changed
If I put something down
I take a picture in my head
A snapshot; so to speak
These; in my head I would keep
Ready to recall; to use; to cheat
But after moving out of my parent's home
things didn't always go as planned...
Life changed; not that I need pity...
Though I was alone in the big city
Loved my new adventure too...
After marriage; children came
It's true; life was never the same
I tried to sort everything; keep it neat
Ah; it did become too much
So...my standards slipped...
A veritable perfectionist's nightmare
As I became too tired to care
8th May 2018
As God looks down in sadness 2015
I feel so much sadness as I look around
This world is full of hatred; anger; strife
Ah dear Lord I imagine your poor heart
As you look down in sadness at man's life
So many die each day; of hunger...
So many pass away without hope...
Dear Lord, how much longer will you wait?
Ah dear Lord, however do you cope?
How can you bear to watch this disaster?
This mess that man has made upon earth...
I fear; we are not worth your consideration
I fear; we do not deserve your precious love
Ah dear Lord, how can you keep on loving?
These mere mortals who go on and on and on...
Hating each other; brother fighting brother
Families torn asunder; brought low in such pain
Wars; disasters; people killing each other
Where is the peace that we crave?
When will there be an end to all this bloodshed?
When will it finally be the time?
When we will see you coming with power?
In the clouds with your angels calling your name...
Ah my Lord; it is so very hard to keep on going
It is so very difficult to cope...
But my Lord; we are still waiting...
For without your Son; we have no hope...
11th December 2015
A very special gift 2015
Found this little note inside
A little Box today
From my precious daughter
When she was very small
From many years ago...
"This is a very special gift
That you can never see
The reason it's so special
Is it's just for you from me
Whenever you are lonely
Or when you're feeling blue
You only have to hold this gift
And know I think of you
You never can unwrap it
Please leave the ribbon tied
Just hold the box close to your heart
It's filled with love inside..."
11th Dec 2015
A little Box today
From my precious daughter
When she was very small
From many years ago...
"This is a very special gift
That you can never see
The reason it's so special
Is it's just for you from me
Whenever you are lonely
Or when you're feeling blue
You only have to hold this gift
And know I think of you
You never can unwrap it
Please leave the ribbon tied
Just hold the box close to your heart
It's filled with love inside..."
11th Dec 2015
Sunday 15 July 2018
Tag team marriage 2015
I believe a marriage should be...
Like a tag team...a real team effort
Working together for the good of all
Working together so no-one falls
When one feels weak the other leaps
Over tall buildings to save the peeps
Love in combination with a whole number
Of like thoughts and amid the slumber
A tag team results...no defaults
If I am weak, you can be the strong one
If I am right, you can be the wrong one
It's not a competition to win the kids over
It's all about doing what's right my lover
Some days I feel I can move mountains
While on another I'm spilling tears; filling fountains
If I break down, please, I'll need your help
Don't frown; just take up the slack
You know I'll be coming back; just feel a lack
Just feel a little low; Surely you must know
How it feels to be a little blue: what are you?
Some super man: I know you can be
But when the mood hits: I'm down the pits
Yeah I know; I can give you the shits...
But simply bear with me; ease up a bit
Can't you see when doldrums hit?
The darkness fills the whole damn room
Be my light in those times of gloom
That's when I need to be the taker
In this life where I am the home maker
You need to give at times like these
You need to feed my tiredness without anger
I rub your feet when you're in pain
Why can't you return the favour man?
Why should I be the constant giving one?
You always seem to get the good times; the fun
Sometimes I need that 5 minute break
To...simply last a little longer...like 5 hours
I'm sorry...I don't have super powers
I give of myself for hours and hours
A simple word of thanks would do nicely
All you have to do is ask politely
I will try my hardest to prove you wrong
Don't bang that bloody awful noisy gong
I would rather hear that old love song
The one you used to sing to me...
Before our precious children came along
The look you had for me...that twinkle
In your eye...where is it now? That lullaby?
Ah tag me honey, be my other half...
Could you maybe...run me a bubble bath?
A marriage is forever and a day
It will be tough but come what may?
Together in all times...good or bad
We'll work together...happy or sad
That's the deal! Will you be my lad?
My tag team member, my number one
There is no other I'd really have...
12 July 2015
Like a tag team...a real team effort
Working together for the good of all
Working together so no-one falls
When one feels weak the other leaps
Over tall buildings to save the peeps
Love in combination with a whole number
Of like thoughts and amid the slumber
A tag team results...no defaults
If I am weak, you can be the strong one
If I am right, you can be the wrong one
It's not a competition to win the kids over
It's all about doing what's right my lover
Some days I feel I can move mountains
While on another I'm spilling tears; filling fountains
If I break down, please, I'll need your help
Don't frown; just take up the slack
You know I'll be coming back; just feel a lack
Just feel a little low; Surely you must know
How it feels to be a little blue: what are you?
Some super man: I know you can be
But when the mood hits: I'm down the pits
Yeah I know; I can give you the shits...
But simply bear with me; ease up a bit
Can't you see when doldrums hit?
The darkness fills the whole damn room
Be my light in those times of gloom
That's when I need to be the taker
In this life where I am the home maker
You need to give at times like these
You need to feed my tiredness without anger
I rub your feet when you're in pain
Why can't you return the favour man?
Why should I be the constant giving one?
You always seem to get the good times; the fun
Sometimes I need that 5 minute break
To...simply last a little longer...like 5 hours
I'm sorry...I don't have super powers
I give of myself for hours and hours
A simple word of thanks would do nicely
All you have to do is ask politely
I will try my hardest to prove you wrong
Don't bang that bloody awful noisy gong
I would rather hear that old love song
The one you used to sing to me...
Before our precious children came along
The look you had for me...that twinkle
In your eye...where is it now? That lullaby?
Ah tag me honey, be my other half...
Could you maybe...run me a bubble bath?
A marriage is forever and a day
It will be tough but come what may?
Together in all times...good or bad
We'll work together...happy or sad
That's the deal! Will you be my lad?
My tag team member, my number one
There is no other I'd really have...
12 July 2015
Message from Ashley Maria 2010
Hi Suzie! Glad to hear that the holiday went well for your family!
My mother-in-law came down from New York to spend Easter with us,
so it was quite a busy time for us as well. My husband and I took Riley
to see the ocean for the first time! It was a very relaxing break,
but I am glad that the break is over! I am 4 weeks away from getting
my teaching licence and graduating from College. I am very excited!
Sorry to hear about your mum-in-law, I will keep her and your family
in my prayers. When you talk to Alec, you should have him contact dad;
he loves you both very much and talks of you often.
Ashley Maria Koroshazi
13th April 2010
My mother-in-law came down from New York to spend Easter with us,
so it was quite a busy time for us as well. My husband and I took Riley
to see the ocean for the first time! It was a very relaxing break,
but I am glad that the break is over! I am 4 weeks away from getting
my teaching licence and graduating from College. I am very excited!
Sorry to hear about your mum-in-law, I will keep her and your family
in my prayers. When you talk to Alec, you should have him contact dad;
he loves you both very much and talks of you often.
Ashley Maria Koroshazi
13th April 2010
In my own skin 2009
Feeling comfortable in my own skin
Why is it so hard to feel like we belong?
Somewhere in this great scheme of things
We all are looking for a sense of belonging
Why is it so hard to feel like we belong?
Somewhere in this great scheme of things
We all are looking for a sense of belonging
What a day with Shelley
We met as the rain was falling
Ready for our big day out
Happy to be together; caring; sharing
Ready to go out and celebrate
Shelley had organised our massages
In Melbourne Street; North Adelaide
The relaxing scent of lemongrass
Soothing oriental music; had it made
Never had a Thai massage before
Thought it worth a try; felt relaxed
Even as we walked through that door
Hot compress massage ordered
And an hour later we emerged
Ready for our soothing Bael fruit tea
We crossed Melbourne Street for lunch
At a Vietnamese restaurant
Talked about a lot of things
Mother to daughter; as we ought to
Drove into the city centre; like we used to do
Many long years ago; as a young family
Bought out Estee Lauder packages
A gift with purchase; absolutely free
Checked out the lower food court
Searching for a special treat
No Florentines on offer; so we left
Continuing our shopping spree
Got our eyebrows threaded; painfully
Found "Lush" a scented delight
Bought our soaps and departed
"Strand Bags" was drawing me
Bought myself a birthday treat
Headed back to the car park
Down Gawler Place; there you see
Bliss Chocolate was the place to be
Ordered a "Rocky Road" crepe; shared
In honour of my dear mum and grandma
It went down so deliciously...
Had the best day with my precious daughter
Thank you my dearest Shelley!
Oh, and as I stopped to drop you off
Someone knocked upon your window too
A Buddhist monk was calling out
Offering you a cheerful blessing
Bowing low; I heard him say: "Namaste"
Handing you a golden card; wooden beads
Placing a simple bracelet upon your wrist
"Work smoothly; lifetime peace"
Beautiful in its simplicity
What a day we spent together
My darling daughter and me
16th April 2018
Celebrating my birthday: 31st March 2018
Ready for our big day out
Happy to be together; caring; sharing
Ready to go out and celebrate
Shelley had organised our massages
In Melbourne Street; North Adelaide
The relaxing scent of lemongrass
Soothing oriental music; had it made
Never had a Thai massage before
Thought it worth a try; felt relaxed
Even as we walked through that door
Hot compress massage ordered
And an hour later we emerged
Ready for our soothing Bael fruit tea
We crossed Melbourne Street for lunch
At a Vietnamese restaurant
Talked about a lot of things
Mother to daughter; as we ought to
Drove into the city centre; like we used to do
Many long years ago; as a young family
Bought out Estee Lauder packages
A gift with purchase; absolutely free
Checked out the lower food court
Searching for a special treat
No Florentines on offer; so we left
Continuing our shopping spree
Got our eyebrows threaded; painfully
Found "Lush" a scented delight
Bought our soaps and departed
"Strand Bags" was drawing me
Bought myself a birthday treat
Headed back to the car park
Down Gawler Place; there you see
Bliss Chocolate was the place to be
Ordered a "Rocky Road" crepe; shared
In honour of my dear mum and grandma
It went down so deliciously...
Had the best day with my precious daughter
Thank you my dearest Shelley!
Oh, and as I stopped to drop you off
Someone knocked upon your window too
A Buddhist monk was calling out
Offering you a cheerful blessing
Bowing low; I heard him say: "Namaste"
Handing you a golden card; wooden beads
Placing a simple bracelet upon your wrist
"Work smoothly; lifetime peace"
Beautiful in its simplicity
What a day we spent together
My darling daughter and me
16th April 2018
Celebrating my birthday: 31st March 2018
Saturday 14 July 2018
A whale of a time 2017
We walked along the seashore
Just like many times before
Today we brought Jess and the children
To enjoy our favourite spot; for sure
Hoping to share our peace; in wildness
As was our habit; our usual jaunt
I told of all the wonderful sea creatures
Pop and I had seen so many times before
The seals; whales; dead sharks and dolphins
We wanted to share our prefect score
Just as we were speaking
A movement caught my eye
There in the middle of the bay
We saw some whales at play
Jess, Lakyn and Makenzie
Were thrilled to be a part
Of these natural surroundings
As we enjoyed our exercise that day
A little further on; we saw the little seal
Basking upon the sun-warmed rocks
I was determined to walk closer
Taking hold of their little hands
We quietly meandered closer
Our voices hushed...
Up the seal jumped and quickly slipped away
Heading for Seal Island; just across the bay
Kaiden was at school on that glorious day
Just like many times before
Today we brought Jess and the children
To enjoy our favourite spot; for sure
Hoping to share our peace; in wildness
As was our habit; our usual jaunt
I told of all the wonderful sea creatures
Pop and I had seen so many times before
The seals; whales; dead sharks and dolphins
We wanted to share our prefect score
Just as we were speaking
A movement caught my eye
There in the middle of the bay
We saw some whales at play
Jess, Lakyn and Makenzie
Were thrilled to be a part
Of these natural surroundings
As we enjoyed our exercise that day
A little further on; we saw the little seal
Basking upon the sun-warmed rocks
I was determined to walk closer
Taking hold of their little hands
We quietly meandered closer
Our voices hushed...
Up the seal jumped and quickly slipped away
Heading for Seal Island; just across the bay
Kaiden was at school on that glorious day
Mum's myeloma markers 2016
Okay so here's the thing
Not so good news today
Mum's Myeloma markers are up
From 10 last April
When she stopped chemo
At 25 now...
So it's not good
More chemo to come
Prayers most welcome...
24th May 2016
Not so good news today
Mum's Myeloma markers are up
From 10 last April
When she stopped chemo
At 25 now...
So it's not good
More chemo to come
Prayers most welcome...
24th May 2016
Hungarian toast
Not French toast! Hungarian toast!
Like mu mum used to make
When i was a little child
My healthy bread was
Just a little bit stale
But...soaked in beaten egg
It was delicious to taste
Took me back to a time
Long ago when I was young
Miss you so very much
My darling mum
3 May 2018
Like mu mum used to make
When i was a little child
My healthy bread was
Just a little bit stale
But...soaked in beaten egg
It was delicious to taste
Took me back to a time
Long ago when I was young
Miss you so very much
My darling mum
3 May 2018
Andy inside 2001
He called him Andy
Sad; alone; lying in that cold bed
The kind screw; felt his deepest pain
Soft words uttered; in that quiet voice
"Hang in there Andy"; these words he said
Ahh but no-one could ever see
Nor understand
Those thoughts within his head
Serving time in Yatala
July 2001
Sad; alone; lying in that cold bed
The kind screw; felt his deepest pain
Soft words uttered; in that quiet voice
"Hang in there Andy"; these words he said
Ahh but no-one could ever see
Nor understand
Those thoughts within his head
Serving time in Yatala
July 2001
Rest in Peace Amy Angel
Rest in peace Amy Angel Andersson...thank you for being in our lives for 14 years...miss you already...with Vanessa Andersson,Shelley Andersson,Michael Andersson
Wednesday 4 July 2018
Easter weekend at Berri 2012
Had a wonderful Easter weekend
At mum and dad's in Berri
It was so lovely spending time
With everyone; playing games
Laughing heaps and heaps
Michael played chess with grandpa
Even beat him a couple of times
Seeing my dad's face
As he told me how much he enjoyed
Hearing Shelley and Michael laughing
Was a real treat
I even got Alec to laugh
And saw mum smiling
As she watched
"The sound of music"
They did threaten to turn it off
Because I kept on singing along
I was just so happy
To spend time with my family
I pray that everyone had a blessed Easter
And stayed safe on our roads...
11th April 2012
Swam across the Murray at Martin's Bend
Swam across the mighty Murray
At beautiful Martin's Bend
Touched the floating drums
Beneath the willow trees...
As I swam...
Cool water enveloped me
My heart beating fiercely
As my soul sang along
To the waves rippling over me
A pair of whistling kites
Flew high above me
In glorious blue skies
A few more birds too
Joined me
As I breathed in the serenity
A young hawk nestled
In the trees above...
Many water birds flew
I watched magpie larks
Scratching for seeds and grubs
What more could I ask for
On such a beautiful autumn day
Wednesday 11th April 2018
At beautiful Martin's Bend
Touched the floating drums
Beneath the willow trees...
As I swam...
Cool water enveloped me
My heart beating fiercely
As my soul sang along
To the waves rippling over me
A pair of whistling kites
Flew high above me
In glorious blue skies
A few more birds too
Joined me
As I breathed in the serenity
A young hawk nestled
In the trees above...
Many water birds flew
I watched magpie larks
Scratching for seeds and grubs
What more could I ask for
On such a beautiful autumn day
Wednesday 11th April 2018
Tuesday 3 July 2018
Circuit walking track at Beacon 19
Walked from the Goolwa Barrages
To the beach; 6-7 kilometres
We walked along the coast line
Enjoying the beautiful sunshine
The fresh air and the fauna too!
Beacon 19
We set out along the walking trail
My darling mate and me
Right there in the wilderness
Between the Lower Murray
And the great Southern Sea
The trail ran out in a little while
The tide was truly encroaching;
Coming in...
So we walked in a little further
Climbing dunes...
Moving grasses; covered in
Soon it became rough going
Uphill and down dale we passed
Seeing the Mouth of the Murray River
Still so far away as I could see
The wide River Murray estuary
Too far to make it on that day
We turned around to head for home
Deciding to return another day
My darling mate and me...
12th April 2017
To the beach; 6-7 kilometres
We walked along the coast line
Enjoying the beautiful sunshine
The fresh air and the fauna too!
Beacon 19
We set out along the walking trail
My darling mate and me
Right there in the wilderness
Between the Lower Murray
And the great Southern Sea
The trail ran out in a little while
The tide was truly encroaching;
Coming in...
So we walked in a little further
Climbing dunes...
Moving grasses; covered in
Soon it became rough going
Uphill and down dale we passed
Seeing the Mouth of the Murray River
Still so far away as I could see
The wide River Murray estuary
Too far to make it on that day
We turned around to head for home
Deciding to return another day
My darling mate and me...
12th April 2017
Curried corn carrot and zucchini fritters
Ingredients:
250g packet of zucchini spaghetti
2x 125g cans of corn kernels
1 1/2 cups shredded carrot
4 green spring onions; thinly sliced
2 tblspns garlic paste
2 eggs lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups SR flour
2 tspns mild curry powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tblspns olive oil
Greek yoghurt
Lemon wedges
Baby spinach leaves
Tomato wedges
Chopped cucumber
Method:
Coarsely chop zucchini
Place in large bowl
With corn, carrot, onions, garlic
Toss well
Add eggs, flour & curry powder
Season and mix well
Heat 1/2 oil Large non stick pan
Med-high heat
Add 1/3 cup fritter mixture
Spread into a 9 cm circle
4 fritters at a time
Cook approximately 3 minutes each side
Serve with yoghurt, lemon wedges
Spinach, tomato and cucumber salad
250g packet of zucchini spaghetti
2x 125g cans of corn kernels
1 1/2 cups shredded carrot
4 green spring onions; thinly sliced
2 tblspns garlic paste
2 eggs lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups SR flour
2 tspns mild curry powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tblspns olive oil
Greek yoghurt
Lemon wedges
Baby spinach leaves
Tomato wedges
Chopped cucumber
Method:
Coarsely chop zucchini
Place in large bowl
With corn, carrot, onions, garlic
Toss well
Add eggs, flour & curry powder
Season and mix well
Heat 1/2 oil Large non stick pan
Med-high heat
Add 1/3 cup fritter mixture
Spread into a 9 cm circle
4 fritters at a time
Cook approximately 3 minutes each side
Serve with yoghurt, lemon wedges
Spinach, tomato and cucumber salad
Finding Samorn 2015
I'd stayed at Melissa's place overnight
It was April 2015
There was a market at the Angaston Hall
All sorts of articles for sale
Homemade foods; crafts and such
Reiki and angel readings too...
As we walked around the old hall
Memories of days gone by
My daughter's school concerts
Held right here; within these walls...
There was a box full of posters for sale
I simply reached in to a certain spot
There was a photograph of Samorn
Dated way back in 1958...
We'd just been talking with someone
Discussing this exact same thing
I was both thrilled and amazed
To find Samorn and that image...
As I child I had thought it different
I imagined people sitting high
Up there upon her massive back
Just like in Asia; or on TV
I happily paid the $8 fee
Took my photograph of Samorn
Home with me...
It was April 2015
There was a market at the Angaston Hall
All sorts of articles for sale
Homemade foods; crafts and such
Reiki and angel readings too...
As we walked around the old hall
Memories of days gone by
My daughter's school concerts
Held right here; within these walls...
There was a box full of posters for sale
I simply reached in to a certain spot
There was a photograph of Samorn
Dated way back in 1958...
We'd just been talking with someone
Discussing this exact same thing
I was both thrilled and amazed
To find Samorn and that image...
As I child I had thought it different
I imagined people sitting high
Up there upon her massive back
Just like in Asia; or on TV
I happily paid the $8 fee
Took my photograph of Samorn
Home with me...
Samorn the Elephant
Samorn the Elephant
From Adelaide Zoo...
Found a 1958 photo
Showing her towing a cart...
During the early 1960's
I remember going to the zoo
I remember...
Wanting to have a ride
In that amazing cart...
12th April 2015
From Adelaide Zoo...
Found a 1958 photo
Showing her towing a cart...
During the early 1960's
I remember going to the zoo
I remember...
Wanting to have a ride
In that amazing cart...
12th April 2015
Freed from sin through Him 2016
Finding joy in each day
Come what may
To wake up and breathe
A blessing to believe
That good things come
To those who consecrate
Themselves to the Lord
Through earnest prayer
He hears our silent words
Understands all our needs
Provides the sunshine
Between the rain clouds
Above and beyond
Our simple understanding
He provides the means
For us to be over-comers
Through His precious gift
Jesus: who paid our price
Though He owed it not
That we who are sinners
Would be freed from sin's spot
6th April 2016
Come what may
To wake up and breathe
A blessing to believe
That good things come
To those who consecrate
Themselves to the Lord
Through earnest prayer
He hears our silent words
Understands all our needs
Provides the sunshine
Between the rain clouds
Above and beyond
Our simple understanding
He provides the means
For us to be over-comers
Through His precious gift
Jesus: who paid our price
Though He owed it not
That we who are sinners
Would be freed from sin's spot
6th April 2016
My mother's voice
Watching "The Voice" the other night
Kelly's eyes began to leak (tear up)
She was missing her dear mum
She said she hadn't heard her voice
For a couple of years; she's been gone
I started crying my tears for you
Ah dear mum; how I miss you too
It's been way over 18 months
Since I last heard your voice
Longer; actually; if I think upon it
As in your last few months
You didn't even utter any words
Merely said "mmmmmm" if you could
I miss you so very much my darling mum
And as it is Mother's Day this coming Sunday
There are a few simple words I'd like to say
Thank you for loving me
Thank you darling mum
For everything you did for me
For all the times you spoke with love
I thank the dear Lord up above
For being such a wonderful part of my life
11th May 2018
Kelly's eyes began to leak (tear up)
She was missing her dear mum
She said she hadn't heard her voice
For a couple of years; she's been gone
I started crying my tears for you
Ah dear mum; how I miss you too
It's been way over 18 months
Since I last heard your voice
Longer; actually; if I think upon it
As in your last few months
You didn't even utter any words
Merely said "mmmmmm" if you could
I miss you so very much my darling mum
And as it is Mother's Day this coming Sunday
There are a few simple words I'd like to say
Thank you for loving me
Thank you darling mum
For everything you did for me
For all the times you spoke with love
I thank the dear Lord up above
For being such a wonderful part of my life
11th May 2018
Message from Shelley 2009
Hey mum!
Yes!
Lately I've been trying to de-stress!
Under a lot of pressure
Glad you liked the photos
Hope everyone is good
I haven't been able to visit Nana
But I have been ringing her
As I have phone credit now! Lol
I don't think I'm going
To make it home either atm
So apologise for me
I love you all so much
Take care for me!
Love you! Xox
Shelley
15th May 2009
Busy teenager at Uni
Just like me in 1976,1977
So busy studying and
Simply living her exciting life
At Lincoln College
Adelaide
June 2009
Adelaide
June 2009
Flowers from my little man 2015
I heard someone
Trying to open my screen door
And there he was
With a big smile on his face
My 4 year old grandson
A bunch of sour sobs
In his little hands
Flowers from my little man
Awww so sweet...
What a wonderful way
To say
Happy Mother's Day Nana
From Zecarias
10th May 2015
Trying to open my screen door
And there he was
With a big smile on his face
My 4 year old grandson
A bunch of sour sobs
In his little hands
Flowers from my little man
Awww so sweet...
What a wonderful way
To say
Happy Mother's Day Nana
From Zecarias
10th May 2015
Mt Bold Reservoir 2017
Clambered down all the steps
To view the magnificent dam
From water level...
It was beautiful...
Climbed right up again...
It was invigorating...
The suspension bridge she was fun
21st May 2017
To view the magnificent dam
From water level...
It was beautiful...
Climbed right up again...
It was invigorating...
The suspension bridge she was fun
21st May 2017
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