Life stories
MISSION CRAFT WITH A “MOTHER’S HEART”
Each week, our dedicated band of knitters and crocheters (our “Mission Craft”) produce toys and baby clothes to send overseas to “Mother’s Heart”, Cambodia. About one in five Cambodian women face unwanted or unplanned pregnancies in their lives. Many of these babies end up either trafficked, aborted or placed in an orphanage. “Mother’s Heart” is an organization which offers those women facing a crisis pregnancy, counselling, support, medical care and community involvement, so they can choose the best future for…
The Orange Crane Truck
A story about a two boys, a walk around the lake and the heartbreak of a little orange crane truck that was lost forever.
BEAUTIFUL BLANKETS
“Patients and Friends of Willetton Physio” generously donated over 45 beautiful blankets to us for distribution at Windsor Park Nursing Home.
Appearances (High Vis. Shirts)
A couple of Sundays ago, one of our Cityview Dads happened to witness a beautiful moment between 2-year-old Zeb and a four-year-old.
The Dog Comments About Everything!
The other evening I popped in to have a quick word with dad and mum. I was expecting to see them relaxing in front of the TV. Dad had a look of exasperation and mum was red faced from laughter. I quickly asked what was wrong. Dad, pointing to his 8 month old puppy, said “It’s him!” Mum laughingly exclaimed, “He comments about everything!” It turns out that their (all too clever and extremely hyperactive) puppy has taken to watching…
Miracle in Carlisle
I was so happy when our young Downs Syndrome grandson, Laughlan, learned to ride his bike and could join his family on their bike rides. However, I became apprehensive when, as a young man, he started to ride the three blocks to our home in Carlisle on his own. He also ignored my advice to stop listening to his music, take out his ear phones and give his full attention to the roads! So apprehensive, in fact, that I laid…