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Greetings In Our Lord's Name
Hard to believe that today is the last day of 2010 but here it is. Looking back at 2010 I see it as having been a very challenging year at least for me. I guess the first "major" challenge for me was when I turned sixty-five. At first it didn't hit me as my birthday was just like any other day and I "felt" no different. Thanks to our Gov't they brought me into the reality of things when they informed I would be getting my pensions. Never mind the song "Where have all the flowers gone?" rather where have all the years gone? In March of this year I had another birthday of sorts it was 38 years ago that I yielded my life to Christ followed by numerous challenages. There were mountains and many valleys. Another "challenge" was when the Homeless shelters, Good Shepherd Centres, Salvation Army and Mission Services came under one "Blueprint" and work together to reach out to the homeless, the poverty stricken, etc. to help them in anyway we can. I admit the work I do can be very discouraging and stressful. As a caseworker I associate with alcoholics, drug addicts and those who seek to better themselves with a little help from the three missions. Yet, I despair at how much poverty is growing in Hamilton one fellow Social Worker told me Hamilton has a 40% poverty rate and unless jobs are created it will get worse. This year the Good Shepherd alone prepared and delivered 3500 Christmas hampers. Countless folks have used our food and clothing banks to help supply their essential needs. About a month ago one of our clients passed away while in the shelter. One cannot but help feel compassion and sadness for one who was alone. In the dinning room of the GSC hangs a picture of homeless folk lining up for a hot meal and one of thos is Christ. It is easy to become frustrated in this work and easy to forget the purpose of our mission as we deal with men who seek only to satisfy their thirst with alcohol, their hunger with drugs, men & women who eek out a living as prostitutes, stealing, dealing drugs. Men who don't care, who demonstrate no remorse or even exhibit a conscienous. It is difficult to express clearly the feelings and emotions one experiences in this work. I realized a long time ago one has to totally surrender oneself to Christ in all things and that is easier said than done. Christ must have been frustrated at times yet He continued to love and have compassion for all.
A highlight in my life in 2010 was when I met my younger sister in Feb of this year. We had not seen each other in 44 years. We spent a brief but delightful three days in Winnipeg. During this time I was able to spend a wonderful time with another sister and her family. To meet nieces and their children. I missed meeting others as time was limited.
This year saw so many people I know and love pass away. Both family members and friends.
God has blessed me in more ways than I can count including bringing new friends into my life. The "older" friends I have continue to be a blessing to me. There is nothing more I enjoy than having a cuppa java with good friends.
In spite of ongoing health problems (just getting over the flu bug again) God has blessed me with good health and I thank Him for that
My goals for each day in the coming New Year is the same as it was this year to draw nearer to God, to serve Him, to daily surrender myself unconditionally to Him. I will more than likely continue to need the occassional "kick start" to keep me motivated. Another goal is to be more of a friend to all my friends and to those who are not my friends - yet.
The past few weeks I have been working extra shifts, extra hours leaving me exhausted. The last two days off are my first in a long time. I used this time to re-arrange my vast library, clean my apartment, shop and spend time with my boys Mr. MaGoo & Angel. This afternoon I return to work with a bit of a bug still lingering within. I work today, tomorrow and two days beyond that after which I hope things will return to "normal" at least what is normal for me.
God bless each and everyone of you and a HAPPY NEW YEAR
Hard to believe that today is the last day of 2010 but here it is. Looking back at 2010 I see it as having been a very challenging year at least for me. I guess the first "major" challenge for me was when I turned sixty-five. At first it didn't hit me as my birthday was just like any other day and I "felt" no different. Thanks to our Gov't they brought me into the reality of things when they informed I would be getting my pensions. Never mind the song "Where have all the flowers gone?" rather where have all the years gone? In March of this year I had another birthday of sorts it was 38 years ago that I yielded my life to Christ followed by numerous challenages. There were mountains and many valleys. Another "challenge" was when the Homeless shelters, Good Shepherd Centres, Salvation Army and Mission Services came under one "Blueprint" and work together to reach out to the homeless, the poverty stricken, etc. to help them in anyway we can. I admit the work I do can be very discouraging and stressful. As a caseworker I associate with alcoholics, drug addicts and those who seek to better themselves with a little help from the three missions. Yet, I despair at how much poverty is growing in Hamilton one fellow Social Worker told me Hamilton has a 40% poverty rate and unless jobs are created it will get worse. This year the Good Shepherd alone prepared and delivered 3500 Christmas hampers. Countless folks have used our food and clothing banks to help supply their essential needs. About a month ago one of our clients passed away while in the shelter. One cannot but help feel compassion and sadness for one who was alone. In the dinning room of the GSC hangs a picture of homeless folk lining up for a hot meal and one of thos is Christ. It is easy to become frustrated in this work and easy to forget the purpose of our mission as we deal with men who seek only to satisfy their thirst with alcohol, their hunger with drugs, men & women who eek out a living as prostitutes, stealing, dealing drugs. Men who don't care, who demonstrate no remorse or even exhibit a conscienous. It is difficult to express clearly the feelings and emotions one experiences in this work. I realized a long time ago one has to totally surrender oneself to Christ in all things and that is easier said than done. Christ must have been frustrated at times yet He continued to love and have compassion for all.
A highlight in my life in 2010 was when I met my younger sister in Feb of this year. We had not seen each other in 44 years. We spent a brief but delightful three days in Winnipeg. During this time I was able to spend a wonderful time with another sister and her family. To meet nieces and their children. I missed meeting others as time was limited.
This year saw so many people I know and love pass away. Both family members and friends.
God has blessed me in more ways than I can count including bringing new friends into my life. The "older" friends I have continue to be a blessing to me. There is nothing more I enjoy than having a cuppa java with good friends.
In spite of ongoing health problems (just getting over the flu bug again) God has blessed me with good health and I thank Him for that
My goals for each day in the coming New Year is the same as it was this year to draw nearer to God, to serve Him, to daily surrender myself unconditionally to Him. I will more than likely continue to need the occassional "kick start" to keep me motivated. Another goal is to be more of a friend to all my friends and to those who are not my friends - yet.
The past few weeks I have been working extra shifts, extra hours leaving me exhausted. The last two days off are my first in a long time. I used this time to re-arrange my vast library, clean my apartment, shop and spend time with my boys Mr. MaGoo & Angel. This afternoon I return to work with a bit of a bug still lingering within. I work today, tomorrow and two days beyond that after which I hope things will return to "normal" at least what is normal for me.
God bless each and everyone of you and a HAPPY NEW YEAR
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