tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25139423876214741842024-03-19T15:23:01.471+11:00Bush Chaplain's AdventuresBringing the stories of the Barwon Remote Area Ministry Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03220092263132719340noreply@blogger.comBlogger413125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513942387621474184.post-73852964698869394052019-03-13T16:35:00.000+11:002019-03-13T18:15:15.189+11:00Sorry I been Gone but still here<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Well</span>, last year after 5 years my position has changed. NOT my good friends at Sydney/central coast Presbytery and NOT New England North West Presbytery who take great care of me over the last 5 years. So What has changed? We have taken on a new Partner - "<b>Frontier Services"</b> and I have changed to a "Bush Chaplain " rather than a "Rural Chaplain" and my patch is called the "Barwon Remote Area" - as seen below in the green area. This is mostly the same places I have been ministering to. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFNC11GAsWH7YMmIVBBRQ17siE1p3-JKZ61ltGym6XZ8T8SvFtAP8t60UEYkRleFnBrNY9zaaOrhc0pPw654Iv9-skRsYraN14LXmb6NHkpol_5MlBjsSZ1Nra4d0QtON8lzchHuHKe71c/s1600/InkedNSW+West+Narrabri+Patrol+%25282%2529_LI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1133" data-original-width="1600" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFNC11GAsWH7YMmIVBBRQ17siE1p3-JKZ61ltGym6XZ8T8SvFtAP8t60UEYkRleFnBrNY9zaaOrhc0pPw654Iv9-skRsYraN14LXmb6NHkpol_5MlBjsSZ1Nra4d0QtON8lzchHuHKe71c/s320/InkedNSW+West+Narrabri+Patrol+%25282%2529_LI.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
It is so good having the extra help and support on so many levels, it has made the change so smooth. The Team in the office at Tamworth City Church have taken so much time to make this program work - backing me up in many ways. Nicolette handles the "thank you" letters so people can read them. Gai goes so far at helping make the money flow to those in need, plus is such good support and Bryan, he makes it A-OK. We now have a team in Parramatta who have made me feel so very welcome -putting on a great meet and greet morning tea with cake and a card when I first visited then again when they met Lyn when we visited in a joint Sydney catchup. I still have great support now it has been a year nearly, they moved to new offices in Parramatta in January of this year from Pitt street. I am still working some things out but having Out Back Links and Groups from the NRMA team out fixings so many different farming motors big and small was so good great guys too.<br />
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Well Life has rolled on very fast as I look at the time since I last did a blog but the drought has not changed at a meeting of Farmers and Agri experts in the Pilliga they ran an app that gave us a readout on rainfall it showed that this year's rainfall was the lowest for 150 years so yes it is dry, not sure if that was helpful information but least confirmed it.<br />
It is hard for these people on the land their history for many is in the land they work stock or crop if you're not producing things who are you? this is a question that many faces as they sell their last few sheep or cows. Yes, Their still Farmers but for many, they don't feel that.<br />
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The car is the main part of my tool kit this one meets the needs and is a good ride 17,000ks up already the service people were surprised to see me so early they have next service 30,000ks for Feb next year I think October maybe. the new logo is very good but I put old sign's on so folks know it still me I will take them down one day.<br />
Well I hope to do this every month there are lots of things coming up and I hope much is washed out with good soaking rain. And look at my Facebook page for Photo updates and small new bits I have a new program which does grammar and spelling and such things even those ; things see well it misses some Phill bits well life is a grin.<br />
Bye God Bless and please pray for rain<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Been out and about - the heat has come down by about 8 degrees. Mid 30's the norm as I drive round Hermidale, Walgett and Coonamble/Quombone areas. The mood is getting a bit testy with little to no help from Governments at this time. Low/no interest loans are good but the worry is how long will it take, do I meet the criteria. This is 5 years or more for a lot, some got a break with one good year . Stock and wild life wander seeking a feed .</span></div>
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Look what happened to the Hall - thanks to a grant we need to run something<br />
It so much cooler and the supper room Photos shows this awesome space but Photo will not play ball theses small Communities will punch above their weight with support and resources not hand outs hands up good on you Quombone,<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">I travel and meet these people and they face all nature throws at them - some are buying water as well as feed. Dams so low they fence them off to stop stock getting stuck in the mud but a smile and a cuppa meet you and give them a chance to show off the work no problem , But we need rain, O Lord we need rain. The Drought has left our state tinder dry. The danger of Fire is high and what would we stop it with? rivers & dams are dry or almost empty.I know your praying for the bush - thank you - can you ask God to allow Sydney to have a few dry weekends and come fill our Mud holes with the rain? Thanks for reading, thanks for your messages of support and mostly your prayers . A Farmer greeted me with "You been Bogged of Late" told him I trying .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">PS I forgot to do the Small schools small camp I do it very soon another blessing City and Bush and Bush to the City </span></div>
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What’s changing? The RMU (Rural Ministry Unit) has become
RMU 2 - made up of people with proven
vision and a willingness to change in the name of God... Supporting Scattered
Communities by connecting in a number of ways. Ruminations will go in the mail
or your Email - if you're reading this then no more drive to
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Using Uniting Community Engagement workers to grow new ideas
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ways of connecting Ministers in the City
to Congregations. No, not happy
holidays helping you find ways of doing
worship that you all enjoy. We have
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during a "big rain" - we wish. This is part of the training we do as
Disaster Recovery Chaplains but wow the Red Cross was made up of Church people!
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after the people. Anyway, it stated at
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The year that was - 2017 - a year of mixed results<br />
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I was home for a little time when the call came - there was a fire - can you report to The Recovery Centre? First at Coonabarrabran, then Coolah for a week. I stayed - great team to work with. Below: the storm and the team from Community service.<br />
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Back in Nyngan for the Smalls schools Big Camp at the show ground - Monday to Friday. Schools: Bourke district - we had Wanaaring, Engonia, Girilambone, Quambone, Marra Creek Hermidale & Carinda Public schools and distant Education - 110 children. We also had students from Knox Grammar, PLC and Ravenswood, plus Next Gen UME star - sadly his GPS took him to Bourke St :(<br />
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The RMU Field days - some came for the first day & stayed for the lot. Good work to those who set it up. It was the end of a great run by Bronwyn Murphy as she passed over the baton to Rev Mark Faulkner - right - giving his keynote address at the dinner. Powerful words to take us forward. RMU has become part of "Salt Bush" - scattered Communities, new name, new Vision - forward into the future.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">I finished this trip in Shepperton Vic and drove to Tamworth for the first of my 3 eye operations. I know I am healing as I can read and write with my $30 readers -they are working well - sorry they have no spell check glasses yet . But I just remembered I did not do a Blog on the Lower MDB tour - sorry guys but I will get to it. The last 3 months have been humbling - relying on others for lifts and other care and so much prayer. I have done much from home and over the phone plus attended some great events - if you follow my Facebook page you will see lots of Photos.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">I once was blind but now I see. So much more to do but 2017 made me take rest like never before but I found it was needed in allowing others to help, I found new life and God's Love in the staff of the doctor's rooms and all around me, friends and family. </span></div>
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A few of those who came young and old <span style="text-align: left;">It was said in the over the meal it's good to have you guys here plus Rev Phill as a Minister it is different to just talking up the Paddock come and do it again' and so on . The fact we as a group we came back and I as individual (have kept coming) they felt cared for in a real way the NLAG ,</span><span style="text-align: left;">Uniting and </span><span style="text-align: left;">Uniting </span><span style="text-align: left;">Church</span><span style="text-align: left;"> showed we care for people in pain (this area over the last 4 years have been in drought , had a triple murder in the Community and lost a great leader to Suicide and a number of key people die from Cancer and other things CWA lost a lot of great cooks) so they needed our prayers and love. I drove from Nyngan to Armidale to preach at my former partner in crime now neighbor Induction service in a wonderful old church . as I was bit worn down I then went had my last Cataract operation as the weeks go by I can know read better as my eyes sort themselves out I am using some make do glasses for read but I drive now with no glasses other than my old clip over "sunies" aim is for some cool ray bands (has it help spelling and punkuation) No God bless</span></div>
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The dry time has moved back in the toil of feeding and finding feed paying for feed hangs over us again . Just a dry spell No drought the government says!</div>
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Hi all I hope you been following the Face book page I am very close to the end I hope of this journey of changing eyes . Those who don't follow face book I had 2 eye operations ,<span style="text-align: center;">steming for an eye injurey</span> that fixed they had to take my catarcks thatwere forming <span style="text-align: center;">old age. So no reading glasses this adds to not reading well spelling and gramer less life I have lead made doing this very hard but my eyes doing ok </span><span style="text-align: center;">with help of view turned up. I still am able to drive and getting around the state. 13th.November is my day I am looking forward to it thanks again for prays </span><span style="text-align: center;">I am so blessed with the resullts so farandgood Doctors in Tamworth and Newcastle .</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">FB is call Rural Chaplains Face Book page stay safe prayfor the farmers Govermnet support is low and the dry </span><span style="text-align: justify;">spell is not been seen as a drought and many are strugeling </span></div>
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What this it me healing spot as the sun set and the wave slowly rolled over the sand, the smell of salty air filled my lungs the view was not this clear but my camera caught it and its beauty . I just pointed and pressed the button looking to the light . The last month I have been seeking treatment to my left eye the operation took place in Newcastle 2 weeks ago I haven't driven a car since then I healing but still a bit swollen. I have struggled with my grounding Guilt and Borden lots of support saying give it time, be patient, behave easy for them . when you don't look sick or broken . But I know there right so I am putting down this blog with my $24 reading glasses font pump up. It is going good the Doctor prayed with me the church and many more prayed so I am going forward.<br />
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I still talking to those out west praying for them as they set themselves up for dry times again feeding and selling off a few more of their assets: Stock land etc. storing up for the times ahead for many rain to late till spring when it warms up. The hard part is the spike the flush time then <b><span style="font-size: large;">wham!</span></b> back out hand feeding , <i><b>" I never thought I be doing this again so soon</b></i>" this is a hard blow for many, I ask for your prayers for them in the areas of NSW with little or no rain or coming through the bush Fires floods . You see the pain does not always show green pick tall dead grass the boats at rest move with the tide and dance on the waves but the currants pull and strain below the surface if the their ropes get weakened deep below you don't see it till it lets go. Pray for the wife's who stand beside their families working out the next weeks food which bill to pay and which can wait , For the husbands to remember to talk to their mates and their family pray for the children too young to understand and the ones who wish they could do more. Thank you for your prayers they do so much<br />
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On Monday the 26th June, the greater Cobar district was greeted by the arrival of the new Director of <strong>#frontierservices</strong> <strong>Janine Jackson,</strong> and some of her staff members <strong>Glenn, Sofia</strong> and <strong>Shane</strong> with the purpose of meeting up with the <strong>26 "Outback Links" volunteers</strong>.<br />
The volunteers had travelled great distances, from Victoria, the ACT, Queensland, South Australia and many areas within NSW, to offer their skills and abilities to assist those who are "doing it tuff" or were in great need of help.<br />
The volunteers ranged in age from the young, 19- 23 (representing the Royal Agriculture Society) to those in their 80's. This shows that age need not be a barrier in offering help to others in need. Many of the volunteers have had experience with Outback Links in earlier projects where they have assisted on remote and rural properties where the help was required.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin1RsA0xUAzu3YmHVBTzITJ8NBsvs7ncp2BW-n_bje_Yih6_48wtOvVSUs9NBoUYSDCRaM-1dDsf4O1IMk56FbwsRIp2dQkkXdltYA3ZTR2465dN8zNj6M_J4JeFblf9CR92dd2_57RgE/s1600/20170629_081253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin1RsA0xUAzu3YmHVBTzITJ8NBsvs7ncp2BW-n_bje_Yih6_48wtOvVSUs9NBoUYSDCRaM-1dDsf4O1IMk56FbwsRIp2dQkkXdltYA3ZTR2465dN8zNj6M_J4JeFblf9CR92dd2_57RgE/s200/20170629_081253.jpg" width="200" /></a> <strong>Reverend Jo-anne Smalbil</strong> from the <strong>Cobar Nyngan Patrol</strong>, had liaised with Glenn and Sofia over many weeks to identify the property owners who are in need of help and also a project that would benefit the whole of the Cobar community. The properties were chosen because the owners had suffered through drought over the last number of years, leading to greater debt and increased financial pressures. They also had suffered from other severe impacts to their lives, such as a death of a partner after a very long illness, ill health, frailty, injury or simply old age and not having the ability to carry out the required work load.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUgb2-IYzJankgdLTmiymxgERxRxJMfdo9FiiSzhGK47qTYvRSPg652pGme1c1eEbfY9Y0wkZON_OAvvIn8WrGlb7g6vL82a-L8_53Sx6PBw3Y1LUZQgCqhRCAk_JxpPS68-_6uiCkB_0/s1600/20170629_080824.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUgb2-IYzJankgdLTmiymxgERxRxJMfdo9FiiSzhGK47qTYvRSPg652pGme1c1eEbfY9Y0wkZON_OAvvIn8WrGlb7g6vL82a-L8_53Sx6PBw3Y1LUZQgCqhRCAk_JxpPS68-_6uiCkB_0/s320/20170629_080824.jpg" width="320" /></a>The "<strong>Youthie"</strong> is a Youth and Fitness centre and is a much loved community asset that is fully utilised, meeting many of the needs of the community, but sadly was in dire need of an external facelift. Consultation between all stakeholders led to an agreement of forming 3 work parties, one each going to a property and all work parties returning to Cobar on Thursday to paint the "Youthie".<br />
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<u> </u>The volunteers came together on Monday afternoon at the <strong>Cobar Uniting Church, </strong>where they were inducted, and had a light lunch at the manse before making their way out to their assigned properties. This enabled them to meet the property owners, settle in for the night and be ready to start their tasks on the following morning.<br />
The tasks were varied over the properties but they did include painting, cleaning and sorting, demolishing, rebuilding, painting, more painting laying some pavers, cooking, washing and so on.<br />
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The work performed brought about a level of restored dignity to the property owners, improving their surroundings, their safety and giving them a healthier environment in which to live and work.<br />
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Even though there was a great deal of hard work and incredibly long days the volunteers worked solidly together, supporting one another and enjoying an amazing time of comradeship and fellowship. Lasting relationships were formed with one another and also with the property owners. There was even time for a little fun and entertainment, as the bag pipes came out and a little dancing took place.<br />
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Hi all. I am back on the job. It was really good to have a break, and a long one at that. Many said "you're taking how long?" As I work with the people in the remote areas I find there is little space for them to take time out. One of the messages we spread is: getting away, doing other things you enjoy, even for a short time, which is often for many, even hard to do. For them the cost and who will look after the farm business is a worry. I was getting stale so, Lyn had some leave, I had lots of leave, off we went. As driving in NSW is work fof me, we headed north. We drove to Mt Isa, across to Charters Towers then back down to St George for a restful few days, including a cruise on the Balonne River.</div>
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I talked to many people on the trip. We did a couple of farm tours, one at Charleville and the other at Charters Tours. The first was linked to the Caravan Park, where the owner also worked off site at Department of Primary Industries. He was able to share a lot of resources, which will be handy for the Murray Darling Basin group if we do the top part of the river system. The other farm was a Longhorn Cattle Stud in Charters Towers. Both areas are affected by the drought that won't go away so had to reinvent themselves - running tours and events on the property - and both were very interesting . I found many towns that had sought to stop the travelling public in their town. It is a way to bring badly needed $$s into the tills of local business and jobs for town folk and young people. </div>
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Well the coming months will be busy. We have The Field days at Dubbo 26-29th August then MDB tour 2nd-10th Sept. Bookings are open for that - looking at the lower Murray river System and I have put a link at bottom of blog. I will also give you more details of the Field day as I get them. Then Synod will be held in Sydney. </div>
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I also will be working with those in the dry areas and fire affected areas and those starting to see the light. As chaplains we stay connected, by building connections and growing relationships through visiting and talking to those we meet along the way. The schools are still keen for me to visit as I pass through their area and be part of their life. I also found a new school at Big camp and am going to see them at some stage. Well I look forward to bringing you more from the Rural Chaplain Travels. </div>
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The reading this week from Matthew 9: talks about the harvest being ready. We need workers. Your prayers and support help me go out into the field. I just had a bit of a set back on my plans I will be having a visit to Newcastle Eye Hospital as I have a operation on the back of my eye plus cataracts done time off isnot known Prayers please. Shalom and thank you</div>
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This Super Camp is for the small schools in Bourke district. We had Wanaaring, Engonia, Girilambone, Quambone, Marra Creek Hermidale & Carinda Public schools and distant Education - 110 children. We also had students from Knox Grammer, PLC and Ravenswood, plus staff who all played well together for the whole week. I not going to do names as too many. UME allowed the Next Gen worker to attend for 3 days.<br />
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The food was shared with Gordon doing breakfast and dinner shifts and Nyngan doing morning tea and lunch, afternoon tea was fruit - help yourself.<br />
The food was from local shops or home- made. Drinks were water which was in high demand as Monday to Wednesday were in high 30's, the cool change was welcome but bit of a shock.<br />
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the friendships grew. This camp gave the group an insight into each other's lives. This applied to all there. In conversations I had with students, staff & volunteers, all were learning about each other's lives and dreams. The camp helped with those who wish to go to these Sydney schools after they finish Primary. There are some pathways for this to happen. The best thing is, it is the opening of the minds of those living on Isolated Stations and in isolated townships as to what is out there for them. I think for the Sydney students it also opens up for them life beyond their suburb. Service in the the small school towns teaches them of the fact that we are all the same - just some have been blessed to live in a culture and environment full of wonder and challenges. The towns folk never knew year 5-6 children are able to drive a truck and tractor. The last morning was a show of what they had learnt and their great talents.<br />
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The question in the picture above was asked of a few of us. It makes you think and focus on the things God has given, shown and done. The teachers and support staff of the small schools stayed with their children in sheds on sleep mats. I am grateful for such caring people, not only living in the outback but caring & sharing moments like this with their students. In a small school you see them grow from kindy to year 6. The relationships are strong both ways, you can see it in the way they interact with each other. <br />
Well, as I find more photos, the last 3 are from Lou's keen eye. Thanks for allowing me to share. Don't forget to check our Facebook page.<br />
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Dear friends sorry for your change of post code Pymble was not doing the food it was our Gordon Uniting Church group I very sorry plus I left 2 rural schools out Distant Education and Hermidale it shows I need a holiday thanks for my BBQ friend for passing on my over sight </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">As I covered in my last post, I had some time on the DRCN team at Coolah NSW after the fires. I also spent some time at meetings covering normal church issues at Presbytery level. NENW, my presbytery, cares for me on a number of levels. Care is important - no one can do ministry without good levels of support and care. I go out meeting families, communities and individuals - the level of needs in their lives cover so many things - personal, work based, health/mental health, plus grief and loss. This can be a cruel death ifily members to loss of farm, or results of drought, floods and fire . These issues roll on - often one to another - plus we have people having one-off crisis in areas with little access to services. You have to watch your own needs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">As I went to drive out the road had a few tons of gravel on it so I just turned around and went back to the road. I spent a full day visiting - started at 8.am, got back to motel at around 9.pm - so many cups of tea and the odd salad roll. I visited with about 10 people over 2 half days. Sadly for some, life on the land has not been kind - fences down, wind damage to farm buildings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">But there was fun with all - in just meeting over tea and buns. I had another go at doing a video - got it right way up. I also took a look around the back blocks and crossed what is left of the Bogan River -pictured below </span></div>
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The river was flooding not so long <span style="font-size: x-small;">ago - now the hot summer has dried it to pools in places - life in a boom and bust land. Hope is still at a high as many big rigs plumed dust across the land, as they work others spray weeds over night, as it needs to be cool . The Good News is we are still here, slowly building relationships and growing community, passing from piggy backing other groups/services, to a stand- alone part of the community - welcomed in to visit, but also grow relationship. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">As I prayed for this trip at the rest area bin, I thought back over the last 4 years - the places I have been and the people I have been involved with. I now am used to being called "Rev Phill" - not just in private places but as I walk down the street, work in evacuation centres, non-church meetings with Government and NGO personnel. I now know people across the NENW from Broken Hill in far west down to Wagga and up to Lightning Ridge in the North. "When I was a Stranger, When I was Hungry - for as much as you do for the least of these". As we head towards Easter, I am going on holidays to allow me to recharge and refresh, to come back and go forward into whatever the risen Lord has for the adventures of Rural Chaplain. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Well I stepped out to Walgett to meet and plan some events. It was good to be back on the road, catching up with people and preparing for services on Christmas & New Year's day. My wife, Lyn, brought our youngest grandson, Flynn, up on the train. If now felt like Christmas. Re-telling the story that has been handed down, to keep us on track and telling the Good News anew to those hearing it, maybe for the first time. Flynn got to blow out the candles and help us sing Happy Birthday to Jesus. I had a great time with Lyn and Flynn . We had a ball - not every poppy has a long hall to test out your remote control car in, plus a play ground.</span></div>
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People ask us, as remote workers, how do we drive in all this heat? well driving is ok - it is stopping for comfort stops . Road-side toilets are made of corrugated iron with a breeze gap & they get very hot. A nice air con'd shop for lunch, a drink and a coffee is very welcome, so driving is OK as long as your air con works. I did have a problem last summer with it blowing hot - this was not ok in any way. Had to wait for new part but well worth the wait.<br />
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I find walking around in these creeks life-giving and makes me feel regenerated. I still hope one day I will be in the area in the wet to see them flow. It only lasts a short time as they are nature's drains - moving water across this wide red land . Life for my ministry has been full on for the last few years with the drought and it's affect on people's well-being. We sadly lost one of our group leaders (not sure what word to use) with Services she was a Client, in church, a Congregation member. For myself, looked at her as a friend on the journey. RIP. So rain doth not fix life but for many of our farming communities it does bring renewed hope - seeds have gone in for summer crops. Cotton is coming along, bumper harvest in much of my area, lower prices but still some money. </div>
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As I head into a new year, my love for this work has not waned. God's call on my life is still strong and he keeps opening doors on new relationships with people in the rural remote areas of NSW. I appreciate the support from you who take the time to read the writings of Rev Phill and those who transpose it to proper writing to make it easier for you. Some days they're busy so you get it raw - it gives you a look into my early days when I could not read. Thank you. We (and I mean you and others) and the patrol team, have helped many people in real ways. Relationships have been built across the places where we roam in cars and planes, and you are there with us. I tell out your names and in the name of the one God who sends us, thank you.</div>
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Why the Emu? well I love them. Julie told me I would get over them but I still love to see them and take a shot and I saw heaps this trip. <br />
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The last few months have been a busy time so busy something had to slip and it was the Blog ,I choose to post on our Face book page Photos and a quick message it was easier and and kept many informed. I hope live is coming back to a speed I can handle as I have missed my time in Blog world.</div>
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What did happen well Lots some good and some very sad (all I ask is you pray for healing ) . Many think I have the best job in the world driving round this awesome state western area and that is so true, but! life has some ups and downs, God allows me to be part of both the ups and the downs that is what a relationships is all about. Good news </div>
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But the harvest has been good to excellent in many areas across "the State best for many years"is the term being used. "But always a <b>But</b>" the price is low, but they are getting their first crop for many years . I took a weekend off to head to the coast to visit my old Church BUT ! again as you can see it did not happen. </div>
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As we started so we finished with a river system in flood many areas of our trip had it highest rain fall for many years. The tour of the Murrumbidgee Valley open us to a view of the diversity of this rich area Farming Horticulture Viticulture and Tourism. We drove pass dry land farms massive irrigation channels Historic houses plus visited a Zoo that was breeding may endangered spices of wild animals and a fish hatchery and watched the milking of eggs from endangered fish to reintroduce them to the river system.</div>
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We Traveled From Wagga to Tumut for church back to Wagga for church and forum then headed out to then down stream to Balranaled. staying at Narrandera for 2 nights Coleambally UCA Lunch 1 nights touring round farms and a forum at bowling Club ,Griffith 2 nights , Hay 2 nights visiting Lockhart Darlington point Zoo, Gunbar for church M/T onto Hillston and a tour of district farms +lunch we also had lunch at Coolaman UCA gave us lunch on way home do you see a trend drive eat drive eat it was light lunches (right). For me a many others on the bus we all felt the warmth of the small churches was awesome not just the food but the welcome . Also the local businesses were happy for our use of their service from food shops coffee shops motels local papers too. Visiting the different farmers and tourist (museum/old homes) they too gave us a good picture of life in their district over the years some face both church and local volunteers this is common in most Small Country towns a sense of mission or community is there a difference as they are known as members of the church in the town seeing them in a dual roll is a good message, same as a group like us touring to hear the voices in the bush . Our role is to bring it back and tell their story to our City sisters and brothers the high and a lows for them. <br />
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I think for me the meeting of local farmers and community members in their own grown not have them come to the church gave us more honest open feedback from them but also many where blown away that we had come to listen not to tell them ! Not them being told what was happening I learnt a lot but also found that common threads running across those we have talked to on the upper Murray River I look forward to doing the bottom of the system to hear the stories<br />
I like to thank all the congregations who looked after us as we past through often late due to our busy program and Coffee stops as always this is too big for one post so will leave you with a view from a look out just out of Lockhart Galore Hill this gave us a great view of the country across the Valley check our "Face book" page for more Pictures of this trip plus "Insights" is doing a story in next month be a good read<br />
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I am hopefully off to Quombone for the Quombone Camp Oven Cook Off this weekend planed for June but rain stopped play. Pray for farmers hit by flood now after 3-4 years of drought crop under water and stock dying from being bogged and other complaints Thank you for your prayers and support till next time.<br />
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Well I readybmy self for the next tour meeting old friends and making new ones this river system can change so quikly from now on we hope to get some good follow up rain keeping crops growing rivers flowing. . But what we wont and what we get is not guaranteed but we will be hear travelling with those we have met on our mission. </div>
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I have been in the office for a few days, finding those things I had not done, read and so on. Sadly I even cleaned the office and got some file storage . Why you ask, well it rained and rained, yippee! Roads were closed in all parts so it was safer to stay away plus those who could, started planting, but as you see above, water is still covering lots of areas - this water runs for about 2 ks down the roadside.<br />
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The transformation from my drive in May, on way home from a holiday, to these shots now, is widespread, not just this one bit of road outside Cryon. I used this area to photograph as it was one of the first roads I drove down on my first trip out three and a half years ago. The area has not had crops and has looked the same but now it has got growth, life in hope, of a new beginning. great start but<br />
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So my work is done, I wish!, what is my focus ? I have met with the Walgett DPI worker and a Rural Financial Councilor and other service providers, I raised the need to look at holding those networks we have built over last 3 years,but we have lost so many of the service providers as funding ended on 30th June. This has left a gap, if we can build on what they did , question will it work without the free lunch. I hopping the relationships grown over this time may give us a way to build a network of locals communities growing there capacity on there own from what they have discovered by engaging in different workshops. This would mean as time moves on any other event (flood drought fire ) in to the future they will have the network to face these disaster together using their connections with each other and those local service workers . I also look forward to how these relationships continue to grow conversations based on faith and Spirituality as I share my faith in the every day .We also are finding those who in the start up will need some help as they buy the seed and stock, they will still need to eat educate care for their family. Standing by the relationships after the others services have been pulled out God cares beyond the program time line. Till next time thanks for your support and your prayers they were answered this trip. <br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">The Moderator, Rev Myung Hwa Park has a great passion for the well being of the people living along the river systems of NSW and the health of the rivers. The purpose of this visit was to identify what the current situation is, what is causing the problems, how they may be rectified and what we as a Church may be able to do to assist. This information was forth coming from individuals and community consultations as we </span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">traveled</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> through the river system. The group was also made up of Lou Smalbil Cobar Nyngan Patrol ( who wrote this report and took Photos *)</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"> Lisa Samson </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Media and Fundraising Manager </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"> Paul Creek MDB tours.</span><br />
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I left early; it was dark and 'roos were hopping in the the flood water that was bringing life to the Pilliga as the sun came up. The daylight showed the extent of the last couple of heavy rain events. There was a drover camped along the road close to Coonamble; the green pick was transforming the landscape and hopefully changing the story for the farmers in the region. My big question was "What about Coonamble, Quambone, Walgett and The 'Ridge?"<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">"Will I get through?" I asked myself "Or should I go through the low side?" The water was only shallow - you could see the hard base of the road so I went forward. I did have a job getting through though, not just tack shots as much fun as it was! A photo opportunity I missed was a tank that was part of the lake-like picture. ("Tank" is a name used for a dam because of the high walls.) Unfortunately I had no place to park up there. As I arrived at the above crossing, 3 road trains came through. I tried to get my camera out to take a photo of the last truck but missed out! The front water on the photo is what he pushed up. I heard the truck driver comment to his mates on the CB radio that I looked a bit worried. I came back "No, just taking photos. Going now." A few moments later he called in "You get through, mate?" I replied "Yes thanks".</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">This photo is the group of people who attended the course. I have built up a good relationship with these 2 communities over the last 2 years, but unfortunately most of the projects and training will end on June 30th. This is the end of drought help for farmers from the Federal Government. You may ask "has the drought ended?" Who can say. In some areas, yes. But for others it will take months until the next crop is up, or the stock are back and fat, so their income is still a long way off. But it rained! Thank you, God, for the promise of new life. I know I keep saying that there are still some areas suffering, but sadly there is! Life on the land, unfortunately, is a bit like that - boom or bust, same as our water ways.</span> </span></div>
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Well as I drove back from Longreach Lyn and I saw the drought in Queensland was as dire as the Walgett Lightning Ridge area of NSW. But as we Left Bourke the Outback Radio was forecasting high rain fall over the weekend. Up beat phone calls came in with high hope's . The rain came BUT not every were plus not in the amount forecast for many but it did fall in some hi need areas which was great news for many. But as the calls came in on Local ABC 54 here 80 there then a call from Walgett 2 mls. no change in last 3 years.<br />
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But yes some have seen hope for the coming season other like Cotton farmers round the area got a good crop off over March April the bails in paddocks still waiting to go to the Gin (Gin is the place like silos the crop goes too) .<br />
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Other good sign was farmer with big rigs planting or working the ground up spray rigs killing of the weeds . Green pick coming up in paddocks plus along the road side Long paddock so those with stock had it on the road drovers on back Warren road I think it was 3 mobs cattle plus a mob of sheep.<br />
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I have also done a few events that where booked in it was interesting so much more upbeat but as many say it's not $10 notes but it is a start for some a good start . Water is a very important part of our life to much and we complain not enough we blameAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468692771496138560noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513942387621474184.post-85802589232396779152016-04-13T21:00:00.000+10:002016-04-13T21:00:03.592+10:00Looking Forward Looking Back <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The photo is of the bush tucker walk on Thursday afternoon lots of Gum leaves blowing and great fun . You slow fella aint you? yep, Well, I'll walk with ya so you don't get lost, Thanks ! ( a conversation with a fella I meet on the journey )<br />
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Yes it has been 3 years from the time I first headed out as a Rural Chaplain I look forward to the next term of my placement lots of changes and I think more to come , but some things have not changed that much . Drought still eats into the lives of many on the land or those in town who supply those on the land,<br />
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The sky's gave a promise of good things but storms fell on some missing many others the rain lifts hope, it now cooler so rain is needed before it gets too cold to grow crops or pastures .<br />
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The above photo is from the drought work in 2014 is were we will be parked this week doing the Small Schools camp small schools are the many small towns in the Western area it may have a official name or zone but Engonia is the host this year Wanaaring Louth Weilmoringle public schools.<br />
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Time moves and we find ourselves often in new places and also were we have been before. I find in this role as Rural Chaplain that the welcome and the welcome back is warm and open. In 3 years I have been to many places over and over again others not as often but still find the contacts made with the people of the bush is lasting . Those from the Churches that have supported this vital Ministry over the last three years and into the future I thank you for your prayers and support in other ways on behave of those who are touch by our as your work as you are all part of it .<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Hi. Sorry no blogs over last few weeks but I have been on the road a lot ! I posted on Facebook one surprise trip to Narrandera to say goodbye to Julie - it was worth it for the look she gave me when I walked in! Above is a farm out the back of Hermidale and Nymerge. The early summer growth has dried up and blown away in some places. The teams I have been working with, like the Uniting Church ladies from Dubbo, Catherine and Natasha, will have their funding run out for drought work at the end of June. Again there's no word on when the next roll out will occur for farmers like them. They hang on, waiting for what will be.</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
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The clouds of the summer storms (left pic) have promise but it is like a raffle - your place may come up but next door misses out. The news of rain on a Sydney-based news radio is often heart-breaking for those in the bush who just keep missing out. A number of farmers I have visited of late have raised this as a bit of a hit to them. Drought is still a big burden on many families. I have had a number of cases of people who have hung on doing without - not wanting or thinking they need any help - but it's just too hard. The conversations have grown - connecting points, follow up and feedback calls, common invitations to call in for a cuppa (these I make a priority). Sharing goes both ways, that's why we are not like other welfare groups; we connect to people, not clients - a very important factor.<br />
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A visit to a local farmer's was one of the highlights of the Moderator's visit to the 150th Anniversary of Narrabri Methodist/Uniting Church. We also toured around the areas where I travel - Pilliga, Coonamble, Walgett and Burren Junction. This involved meeting some community people and leaders. We also met with <strong><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Gomeroi</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Elders</span></strong> of Gunnedah. We heard of their concerns for their sacred sites, plus water damage to the Darling River system from mine work across their lands. The 150th Service and Lunch was a great success. Kara, who edits this Blog, with her team did the church proud.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468692771496138560noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513942387621474184.post-90678603217961157422016-02-25T07:00:00.000+11:002016-02-25T07:00:00.145+11:00Great colleagues<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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You'd think after doing the blog for nearly 7 years I would know what I was doing by now but in my last blog I still didn't manage to get the final version published. A very important paragraph was left out about my colleagues. So here is the bit you missed .....<br />
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Over the last seven and half years I have worked with many extraordinary people but I wanted to acknowledge those I had worked closely with in Rural Chaplaincy. Kel Hodge was in place when I was appointed and shared his wisdom about the job and how it all works, in a gentle way. Can't imagine how I would have done it without his guidance. Sue Chapman took on the support role and coped really well with me constantly changing what was happening. Phill Matthews brought his passion for people and his willingness to work with those that were hardest to reach which meant we were able to cover a lot more. So thank you Kel, Sue and Phill. The job would have been a lot poorer without all your help, knowledge and support.<br />
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As we say goodbye to Julie we all have been touched by here passion for working for the Communities she work in across the state. Her voice on the floor of Synod in the Blog as with the seasons all things change the Rural Remote mission field has been feed by Julie and from all those who know and have worked with her I say thank you and may your new journey be one of wonder and thank you from me for allowing me to travel with you .<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Our first meetings in Dubbo No! Julie Like this camp 2014 johnny cakes </span><br />
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The new team has been working in other teams but we have come together with lots of new things over the coming months we hope that we can share our new look and bring stories of the team what will we be called Chaplains or Patrols who will be what but the main thing is The Uniting Church NSW and ACT has a presences in the Rural Remote areas of NSW With Rev Jo Smaibil and her awesome Husband Lou The Cobar Nyngan Patrol and Pst. David Shrimpton Broken Hill Patrol and his plane and Rural Chaplain Rev. Phill Matthews Based Narrabri NENW going where ever God takes me. teaser alert new look page<br />
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Well good night you can look up stories from days gone by on the side of the blog there is a heap of good stories why because each time we follow God and allow his mighty Spirit to lead us we become involved the church gathered and scattered God so loved the world and he calls us out into areas of Rural and Remote NSW to share that love in all kinds of ways thanks be to God<br />
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As I write my last blog after 7 1/2 years in the role, it all seems very poignant. How do I sum up the amazing, fulfilling, growing and blessed time that has been this job? How can I possibly express my thanks to God and those I have worked with for making this such an extraordinary time of my life?<br />
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As I reflect on what has happened in the role there are many things that spring to mind and those that have journeyed with me through this blog will know that much has happened. It has been a time when God's gifts of creativity and passion have been able to make differences in people's lives and give practical demonstration to the love and generousity of our God. (Phill is putting together a photo collage on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RuralChaplain/" target="_blank">facebook page</a>).<br />
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But nothing is ever one-sided and much more has been received by me than has been given. I have been able to be involved in state-wide projects such as suicide prevention, Murray Darling Basin, mental health and Waste Not Want Not.<br />
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Alongside this has been the privilege of being able to travel to amazing places in the state and build relationships with those that live there. It has been an honour to stand beside my friends in these places and help them make some of their dreams for their "place" come true. Or to stand beside them in the tough times and uphold them with practical help and prayer. And of course many of you have contributed generously by getting involved in projects or giving money and praying. It would have been a much poorer time without all your support.<br />
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This will be my last regular blog but I am not disappearing entirely. I am just about to start as a volunteer with a group in Sydney that shares my passion about breaking down the barriers between city and county. At this stage we are still calling it "The Great Unnamed Project" (guess what one of the first tasks of the Steering Group will be!) and we are still working out the nuts and bolts of how it will work but when we have some more concrete plans in place I'm sure Phill will give me some space to let you know.<br />
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After a rocky start I was with Lyn and my son and his family heading out the great harbour of Sydney for NZ and Noumea. 13 days of no driving and no work - just resting, eating and seeing sites like this one (photo on left). The first time I saw this skyline was in April 1968 as a young lad facing an unknown future. Now, nearly 50 years later, I was seeing it again as I started a holiday on a ship! The cruise liner was so much bigger than the one I arrived on - 14 floors by lift, let alone what was below us! I believe rest is very important in our work otherwise you end up unhelpful. </div>
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It was Christmas Eve when we departed. "How will Santa find us?" was the big question the little ones with us were asking. But the boat was set up to party! <br />
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The time with family was great; the trip away was wonderful. Seeing New Zealand and how green it is. It was interesting to learn the story of the places we visited - like all have so much more than what they show you. As I travel this great area of Australia, being allowed to share in the back story of places, in the stories that children share, the truth is always close. Unfortunately most see only the resistant. I was taken by a young man of around 10-11 looking after his sister who is 3. It was so wonderful watching him give his place to her over and over again. Such love. Such was my first week helping out making connections.</div>
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As some of you have now gathered just before Christmas I moved
back to Bathurst to my home here. I was finding it very hard to be so far from
my family, especially my two gorgeous grandchildren.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Even though I was excited about coming to Bathurst the
leaving was very hard. After 7 ½ years in Hillston I have many things to be
thankful for. In a place with only 1000 people it is not all that difficult to
know a significant number of the residents. Walking into any of the shops or banks
you are greeted by name and sometimes it can take a long while to grab a few
groceries as you stop and chat lots.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As well as knowing lots of people superficially I also made
many good friends whom I miss a lot. Luckily phone communications are quite cheap
these days, and I love having a skype “cuppa” with other friends.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Unfortunately I had to leave my dog Darcy in Hillston as I
was unsure of my work circumstances here in Bathurst. However, he is with Jenny
and Joe and they love him to bits so I know he will be well cherished and
looked after.<o:p></o:p></div>
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And the other great loss is the Lachlan River and kayaking
with good friends. Still looking for a good place to go here.<o:p></o:p></div>
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On the other hand I love being near my family here. It’s
been a long time since the boys and my daughter-in-law could just drop in for a
chat. Sarah and her family are only 3 hours away and I’m seeing more of them
also.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Uniting Church here has been very welcoming with
invitations to meals and including me in things. As you can imagine it is a
much bigger congregation with a number of multicultural members which is
lovely. I’m slowly learning a few names. There are some other things in
Bathurst not available in Hillston and tonight I am going to join a choir,
which I am very much looking forward to.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As my work is changing with a big emphasis on linking city
and country Bathurst is a good mid-way point, but I’ll write more on this in
another blog.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So it has been a bitter/sweet move but I think we are so
blessed that wherever we go there are others of God’s family with open
welcoming arms.<o:p></o:p></div>
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