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...

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

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

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 

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

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

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