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A Worldy Wish
Ronald George Hunter Australia (Verified User) Posts 4319 Dogs 0 / Races 0 30 Nov 2019 23:16
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To all the peoples of this world, as another year unfurls May God in His wisdom, turn this child's misery into pearls No matter what your colour, nationality or faith or creed If only man could stop the sowing of war's most deadly seed Then earths beauty would nurture peace, instead of much greed
My thoughts may only be a much disillusioned impossible dream But the world is for children to enjoy, without the screams In all of us there beats a loving heart, at the very start Instead it can become so twisted, and can no longer impart All that it had promised, before falling into the devil's cart
What is the answer, I hear many of you suggest, and often say The world is too large, and without a conscience in it's way Maybe if we stopped to reflect, say on a certain Christmas day A momentary warmth would embrace you, and linger on to stay And spread across the Heavens, with Santa's help on his way.
So, from me, to all the people everywhere in this world, may you derive some happiness from the troubles that unfurl.
Ray Brown Australia (Team Member) Posts 6226 Dogs 8 / Races 5 01 Dec 2019 00:21
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Thanks Ron, quite poignant for me at the moment
For me, 2019 has not been the greatest of years But smiles and happiness still manage to override the tears.
Tor Janes Australia (Verified User) Posts 10024 Dogs 16 / Races 0 08 Dec 2019 08:04
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Great prose Ron, hope alls ok Ray sending best wishes
Ronald George Hunter Australia (Verified User) Posts 4319 Dogs 0 / Races 0 08 Dec 2019 08:16
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Thanks Tor, Hows the grey matter, hope it was worth it mate.
Ray Brown Australia (Team Member) Posts 6226 Dogs 8 / Races 5 08 Dec 2019 08:58
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Thanks Tor, I'm travelling pretty well touch wood, but my wife's not doing well at all.
My major concern at the moment is, our daughter with a 1 & 3 year old is going into hospital in 5 days time for a serious operation (colon cancer). Hopefully it's successful and she gets a good report...one can only hope for the best, but, her spirit is high and that's a positive.
Ronald George Hunter Australia (Verified User) Posts 4319 Dogs 0 / Races 0 08 Dec 2019 10:18
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Countless thoughts and prayers go out to you and family Ray May our silence not be unheard in a most kindly gentle way As you scale another mountain so stoicly over these many days As an Australian, I guess you know what I am trying to say
Kindest regards always mate.
Ray Brown Australia (Team Member) Posts 6226 Dogs 8 / Races 5 08 Dec 2019 19:17
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Thank you for those kind thoughts Ron.
We are only one family amongst many going through tough personal times at the moment, like you say, as Australians we are a tough lot and continue to remain positive and accept what life throws up. I am currently heading home to be with the family and today will be in Mackay with my wife spending a couple of days with my eldest son who lives there, he is a 'cancer survivor' who had his spleen removed nearly 4 years ago and is now fully clear.
In the meantime, I look forward to reading your well written and thoughtful prose...keep it coming mate.
Tor Janes Australia (Verified User) Posts 10024 Dogs 16 / Races 0 08 Dec 2019 21:34
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ronald george hunter wrote:
Thanks Tor, Hows the grey matter, hope it was worth it mate.
Still 2 more post grad subjects to go Ron, but 2 done and also the main adviser exam I had to travel to sydney for last week
Ray I hope all goes well with the operation, chin up and I am sure they are very glad they have someone like you to support them
Ray Brown Australia (Team Member) Posts 6226 Dogs 8 / Races 5 08 Dec 2019 21:55
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Thanks Tor, I think all or most kids know that they have their parents support, some don't show it, but at heart they do..I am fortunate as.my kids really appreciate us and that's a reward that nothing can ever replace.
Ryan Vanderwert Australia (Verified User) Posts 5958 Dogs 8 / Races 0 10 Dec 2019 14:05
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Just read this Ray....my very best wishes go out to You and your family during these trying times.
No parent shld have to watch their children go through these ordeals...I just cant imagine. God give you strength.
All of you, especially your wife and daughter, are in my thoughts and prayers.
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