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Life

August 15, 2016

Well it's been a cold, wet month here in NZ. (Though typically, when I'm writing this, it's blazing sunlight!) To tell the truth I generally feel a bit low over winter. I'm definitely one of those people who needs the sun. While I was out driving yesterday morning, I came across these little guys. Nothing too much cuter than newborn lambs eh? I just had to stop and take a photo.

I've often wondered why it is that lambs are always born in the worst weather. Guaranteed that in the biggest, nastiest storms, all the mothers will drop their lambs. I'm sure there's a technical reason for this (that one of my farming friends can tell me about); but for me, this morning it reminded me about seasons, and change. 

It helps me remember that even in the darkest, wettest, coldest times in life, there is always something new, something beautiful just around the corner.

That even the most fragile new life can survive and thrive despite the weather.

That sometimes we need the storms to trigger new beginnings. 

And Finally, sometimes we need to make the time to stop and soak in the beauty of a newborn lamb!

Have a wonderful week friends!

Lexi x

 

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Voices of Pain and the Voice of Hope

This is a book about life and hope and change. The gradual movement from pain and despair to growth and joy.

 

Voices of Hope

The Voice of HOpe

At the end of the book "Voices of Pain and the Voice of Hope" are some Stories of Hope.  The artists that have contributed to the "Pain" artwork throughout the poem have also shared an image depicting where they are in their journeys now. Along with the image is a short testimony describing some of their story; and key insights and turning points that led them to where they are now. 

What I love about these stories is that they are REAL. They tell about the good times and the not so good. The triumphs; but also where they have stumbled or are still struggling. 

This is Life: Being content with who I am and finding Joy in times of peace or trouble.