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STEPPING UP FOR OTHERS “Strong people stand up for themselves. Stronger people stand up for others.”   ~ Chris Gardner ~   It takes courage to stand up for truth, justice and what is good.   It takes patience to support someone who is trying to rehabilitate him or herself.   It takes concern to […]

The ANZAC Spirit “Lest We Forget”                  In 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed at Gallipoli. Most were young farmers, labourers or students.               They had never seen war before and thought it would end quickly, it didn’t.      

✝️ EASTER ✝️ “Jesus is risen from the dead! And with Him, our hope is born anew.” ~ Pope Francis ~    Easter is a time to celebrate with family and friends, to come together and share in the joy of new beginnings and renewed hope. It’s a time to reflect on the importance of

MAKING MEMORIES “The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh ~   Spending time with children and grandchildren, especially during school holidays, is a special gift. These moments create memories that stay with them for life. When we slow down and simply enjoy their company, whether it’s playing

Caring for Our Health, Embracing Life “Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.” ~ Buddha ~   Good health is one of life’s greatest gifts, and it’s never too early or too late to care for it. The choices we make each day, from eating healthy foods to staying

LETTING GO, FINDING PEACE “With God, all things are possible.” ~ Matthew 19:26 ~   Life can feel heavy when we carry too many worries, burdens or past hurts, but God never meant for us to walk alone, weighed down by things we cannot fix on our own.   He invites us to bring everything

LIVING WITH HARMONY “Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” ~ 1 Peter 3:8 ~                    Harmony isn’t just found in quiet moments, it’s in the way we live, work and connect with others.   It’s in a group

☘️ Walking Side By Side ☘️   “Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.”    ~ Harold S. Kushner ~     ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️     No one should have to go through life alone. We find strength in those who

Hope in Every New Chapter “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” ~ C. S. Lewis ~   There comes a time when we need to move forward, even from things that have been part of our lives for a long time. It’s not always easy, but

🍂 Turning Over a New Leaf 🍂   “Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.”  ~ Jim Rohn ~   Seasons change and so do we. A tree doesn’t resist when its leaves fall, it trusts that something new will take their place. In the same way, we can