not by me but for me from a friend ……
While in Ephesus, which incidentally is a place not listed in the following prose, I received an email from Linda.
There are folk who have hearts of gold and then there are folks who have hearts of gold. Linda’s heart makes such people look like they have hearts that could do with a spit n’ polish.
Fortunately God has blessed me with many such friends along the journey. Thank you so much Linda. I hope you don’t mind that I added a (small) comment or two along the way.
Thoughts Along The Journey
by Linda S.
Thoughts Along The Journey was created to inspire
Hundreds (two)of my followers , who would never cease to tire
Of hearing of my journey through the Holy, Holy Land.
Unless, of course, they thought my journey rather, rather bland!
Great photos, maps and videos, and language quite verbose,
Happy snaps, MSN, video calls - what else could I impose?
The wonder of modern technology - how hard can it really be?
Spell cheque, photo upload - these things never quite worked for me! (still don’t & likely never will!!!!)
Aunt Mona (who sends her love & prayers), who spoke perfect Arabic, is someone I quite adore,
Loved(s)smothering me with kisses, until I said, “stop” I can’t take it anymore!
Oddly enough, I’ve had some difficulty with my oral expression.
Numerous times, the Friars showed no sign of instant recognition!
Generally, though, I tried very hard to say every word,
tried hard to be seen and tried hard to be heard!
Traditional Jordan, Bethlehem, and Calvary,
Historic Syria, Jerusalem, and Galilee, (fabulous, fabulous & fabulous)
Exotic Lebanon, Damascus (home of the K Tel man) and Jericho.
Just name another tourist spot where I was yet to go! (donations for Cairo, Alexandria 2008 gratefully accepted)
Obviously, you must think I’m on my annual vacation! (Fr Peter does)
Ultimately, though, I came here to broaden my chosen vocation. (and waistline as it turns out)
Roaming aimlessly ‘round the world is another Franciscan perk. (A big AMEN to that, I have discovered that we are the largest one star hotel chain in the world)
Now don’t believe all you’ve heard, I occasionally did some work. (Through no fault of my own)
Eventually my journey will be over, with no more blogs to bore, (I’ll just transfer them to my homilies)
Yes, Dear Mum, your Prodigal Son, will be home with you once more. (with 12 months washing & a Holy Card or 2 million)
May I know why do you have so much resource for your articles such as your news and pictures which are so brilliant for me?