I am GOD. Today I will be handling all of your problems. Please remember that I do NOT
need your help.
If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do not attempt to
resolve it. Kindly put it in the SFGTD (something for GOD to do) box. All situations will be
resolved, but in MY time, not yours.
Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold onto it by worrying about it. Instead,
focus on all the wonderful things that are present in your life now.
Think of the glorious winter days, the fact that we do not spend hours travelling to and
from work every day (Sorry Harare !) Think of the friends you have, the leisure time you are
privileged to have.
Should you turn on your tap today and yet again there is no water, think of the women in
the rural areas who walk many miles daily with a single bucket of water on their heads,
which must last the family the entire day.
Should you turn on a light switch today, and there is no electricity, think of the countless
folk who have never even seen a light bulb, and whose activities must end at dusk.
If you find yourself stuck in a fuel queue, don't despair. There are people in this world for
whom driving is an unreachable privilege.
Should you pass by a butchery seeking meat, think of the countless people in the world
who might not even have a meal today, let along eat a little meat.
Should you have to queue for a loaf of bread today, do your "keep fit" exercises quietly in
the line and think of the man whose closest store is thirty km away.
Should you have a bad day at work; should the Price Police visit you and make life hell,
Think of the man who has been out of work for years.
Should you walk to the chemist to find that your medicine is not available or is now right
out of your price range, think of the person who is dying as we speak, and has never even
been able to get to a doctor let alone a pharmacy.
Should you grieve the passing of another weekend; Think of the woman in dire straits,
working twelve hours a day, seven days a week to feed her children.
Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance; Think of the
paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk.
Should you notice a new grey hair in the mirror; Think of the cancer patient in chemo who
wishes she had hair to examine.
Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what is life all about, asking, "What is my
purpose?" Be thankful. There are those who didn't live long enough to get the opportunity.
Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness, greed, ignorance and
vicious words due to smallness and self-insecurities; Remember, things could be worse.
You could be one of them!
Please post a note of congratulations in your next edition for Don & Sheila
Mc Kenzie on becoming grandparents (2nd time) and to Harry Walker on
becoming a great-grandfather.
Lillie Faye Buckley was born on 20th July in Reading.
Jon.Buckley@ yellgroup. com
Dearly loved husband of Liz, father of Megan, Gwynneth, father-in-law of Stuart and Yossi,
grandfather of Janis, Lenny and Kameya. Died suddenly but peacefully on 11th July. Gone
Home.
BOB AVELEY - Passed away peacefully on 11th July in Cape Town after a brief traumatic
illness. He was a force to be reckoned with, who left his mark on all who knew him. His
passing will leave a huge void in so many places.
There will be a memorial service in Bulawayo at a date to be announced.
Condolences
Nellie Visser. A wonderful, loving mother and grandmother passed away on 11 July 2007,
with her two children by her bed in Mater Dei. To Anton, Lundi and Family, our deepest
sympathy to you, may the hand of God be over you now, protecting you and comforting
you in this sad time. Love, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Allan, Cheryl and Talana Gregory.
Averley Bob. In life you can count your friends on one hand. Bob was a good friend. Thank
you Bob.
Gavin Bev & Angus Mackay.
CONDOLENCE
Patrick James MELLIN, formerly of Bulawayo (NRZ and ZESA), passed away suddenly but
peacefully at home in Durban, South Africa, on Thursday 5th July, 2007, two weeks before
his 79th birthday. Beloved father of Amanda, Sybil, Patrick and Mark; father-in-law of
Andy and Julie; Oupa of Tracey & Tristan Rudman; Robyn Wilder (nee Rudman), Quintin &
Simone McCutcheon, Chevonne & Patrick Mellin and Lianne & Adam Mellin. Deeply missed
by the whole family. Now reunited with Cecilia his wife of 50 years who passed away on
5th June, 2005.
MIKE GEORGE - DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO LIZ GEORGE FROM ALL AT GIRLS COLLEGE
An Englishman, a Frenchman and a World Bank Economist are viewing a painting of Adam
and Eve frolicking in the Garden of Eden. "Look at their reserve, their calm," muses the
Englishman. "They must be English!"
"Nonsense," says the Frenchman. "They are both naked and beautiful. They must be
French!"
"You are both wrong," says the World Bank economist. "They have no clothes and no
shelter. They have only an apple to eat and they're being told they're in Paradise. Clearly,
they're Zimbabweans! "
HOW TO SURVIVE
Right - here's my first suggestion:- Now that winter is here, it is the ideal time to buy/
grow veggies. So, before the price goes out of all reckoning, suggest to people that they
buy up as many veggies that can, which could be turned into de-hydrated as possible.
Immediately what comes to mind:- cabbages, caulies, beans, peas, butternut and the
likes, carrots, onions and yes, tomatoes. All these can be done, if cut into thin slices and
left to dry naturally., it goes quicker if a fan blows on them, but they must be turned every
now and again.
It is gratitude that enables us to receive and it is gratitude that motivates us to return the
goodness that we have been given. In short, it is gratitude that enables us to be fully
human. --Robert A. Emmons
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