My sister-in-law and I spent this morning bagging up clothes for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. The children helped me sort clothes into sizes and organise them into bags etc. I tried to think, if I was that mother who had just lost her home and everything in it, what would I need for my children (knowing it would matter most, to have them clothed and comforted). It felt good to help out in a small way...
I did some baking, one of the first cakes I have ever made! Having only just acquired an oven. I made this delicious banana loaf. Recipe, (and convection microwave oven for that matter!) courtesy of a much beloved sister-in-law.
Perhaps I didn't need to take several photos of the thing, but I was rather proud of it's perfection!
Funny how taking delight in all the small things, and doing lots of small good deeds, can somehow make you feel a little more certain that all will be well. "A merry heart, does good like a medicine" says the bible. So eschew all worries, and work on the light in your heart. Keep it on through fear, and doubt and pain.
And let us pray for Victoria; and for each other, through whatever struggles that may be facing us.
Shell xx
Thank you darling. I have been sitting here in Manila feeling appalled by the tragedy, and feeling like there is nothing I can do.
ReplyDeleteI should have know that you and Kathleen would already be on the job to help. You are a tower of strength to me when I'm away.
Lots of love from Manila.
JT
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I can finally comment as "Leanie" now that I have remembered my password! LOL
ReplyDeleteI too tried to think of the types of clothes I would want/need in the situation so many have found themselves in. Your cake looks marvelous and the one I tasted this afternoon was just delicious! L
Oh, you two are the kindest, loveliest people in all the world!
ReplyDeleteIt was so nice to donate little things that Joel grow out of knowing that they will go to a little boy who needs them so ever so much. I can smell that cake from here lol.
ReplyDeleteIt truly does touch your herat to touch some one else's.
I feel blessed to know that all of your commenting friends have kindly opened their hearts and helped too! It is testament to the compassion of human nature. I am glad to see that your new oven is working! That cake looks so delicious... I can almost smell it from here. To many more baked posts in the future!
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