That's not my home!
This delightful stone cottage
is on the corner of the old market-place called "Billy Goat Square"
in the Barossa Valley town of Tanunda, South Australia
No, that's not my home!
Conversing- being a listener
Some years ago, I spent a
week at Daughter Number-Two’s home as I recouperated after an operation. She
and two other young women lived in a house in an Australian country town. I was
sitting still for that week, unable to do any household chores, and because I
was “still”, both of the flat-mates came to me at various
times sharing their personal stories. I felt privileged that they shared their
heart and past griefs with me. To have someone who was willing to listen, showing kindness and understanding, was very important to these two young
women. I hope that they are both doing well in their lives, and that they have
found healing for their hearts. I hope that the fact that I listened to their
stories helped them on their way.
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| One mallard duck quietly sits by a canal in Birmingham, UK, and is joined by another duck who wants to share the space. |
