Blessed ...Blessed.

One of my first delights is too find somewhere to have a cuppa
and a chat with any youths on the residential.
its Joy that the young people like
in simple ways.
it all about the development of the relationship.
l never, never, never tire,
of this experience.

Perhaps our safest and earliest memories of childhood
is a ride on a donkey.
As we get older and life gets a different pace, we forget such joys!
Was it our first big adventure with mum or dad holding us
safely on the donkey?
Sometimes we throw out the sandbox,
includes the simple acceptance of Jesus as Lord and Saviour.

No longer the weather for barbeque's
but what fun this summer has been
drives out every week.
Several residential, included, Greenbelt
Robin Hoods bay.
Climbing mountains.
Blessed. . . .blessed. . . . blessed

thursday feeling like kinda monday day

Parking fines
lack of work
No new ideas
Lacking fellowship
Cold
Isolated
Away from loved ones
Some travel around options not opening up
Frustrated
Lacking good group experiences

But this is life on a Thursday feeling like Monday kind of day

The origin of the term "Malta" is uncertain, and the modern-day variation derives from the Maltese language. The most common etymology derives from the Greek word μέλι (meli), 'honey'. The Greeks called the island Μελίτη (Melite) meaning "honey-sweet," possibly due to Malta's unique production of honey; an endemic species of bee lives on the island, giving it the popular nickname the "land of honey". The Romans went on to call the island Melita, the romanization of the Greek Μελίτη Another etymology is the Phoenician word Maleth, the Phoenician name for the islands, meaning "a haven" in reference to Malta's many bays and coves.

Alex Ferguson Manager of Manchester utd
hinted at several things when discussing Wayne Rooney.
Petulance, greed, only hearing there side of issue,
It like that sometimes in the youthie
all we ask for is a bit of

Respect

But even that asking a lot.
Growing up in a caring Church youth setting,
l was respected and learn respect.
It was natural to talk, share, but we were also drilled,
and choices to lead were given.

respect the club the only thing l said to the lad was respect this club

COULERS OF NIGHT

working on loads of paperwork
but l am going thru a mental bloke
however l persist
at end of each day
if time permits in the morning also

a walk talk share cry with God

this is my life today

ACTS

ADORATION
CONFESSION
THANKSGIVING
SUPPLICATION

thistle

Is this not a thing BEAUTY of unexpected flower?
taken for granted, beautiful flower.
how often pass such a  flower
this was on my daily walk with God.
listen and see!
So l did and l am. . . . (trying too)
listen more to God.





A habit l am living lifetime to perform!

Bridge to far

A bridge between communities,
between the old and the young,
To be a bridge in such a way
means sometimes, people are going to walk over you!
it can be painful.
Often in youth work, we boast that we are there to serve
To be a bridge.
well guess what
it costs,
not in a angry, kinda, painful way.
But more a matter, statement of fact kinda way
it costs.

the web of ?

Hope became reality for the Chilean miners,
Hope existed once has Hull city rose up to the dizzy heights of the premier league.
Hope is disappearing for the Liverpool fans,
Hope way back when l was a child that poverty would disappear.

Hope..........

Parklife in Northern locality

There a fantastic park at south shields.
We have been there for the last 3 weeks, sandcastles, walks, chips.
Strategy for happy teenagers
Sometimes the young people share great depths with the workers.
Here Chris in picture with the girls,
The young people often remind you of some disclosure you gave them.
Music you have bought, or like size of your family.
Or issue around not being able to afford something


When time to reflect comes into the situation.
May ponder how fortunate we are with the trust young people place in us workers.
Those who take time to get to know them.
Relationships formed,personal sharing are the foundations of what l do.

Profile of me as professional youth worker involves relationship, sharing, and asking questions?

While trying to share the 'Lords kingdom principles'.

LOW TIDE

Sea is very calm and tides low at present,
we had a very normal weather issue last week.
The sea rolled in a mist which hung over our area for three days.
An envelope, my description, appears to give some a chance to do nothing
the view in front of your face is limited visibility,
the sound is muffed (is that a word)
this is felt worse because we are so rural and remote.

Hull city where l was born

Josh, Nicky, bobby, and Chris,marvell at the sound plus image of the laughing policeman.
This was a song from the radio of my childhood, often played by Ed Stewpot on children's favorites, reenacted at museum in Hull.
Even my first car is now a museum piece.
This was at the Humber bridge with all the youth group,
my time with this group actually come to end,we are working hard to ensure smooth hand over between the workers coming in,while l exit!
also collected 4 other youngstars who are not in this picture.
lots of chatting! laughter! frolics.
very Minor disclosures,
lots of forming has already taken place within this group.
They are not one group. . . but around 3 groups 
One of the young men in this picture is starting to drift.... and l have chatted about the need to stay attached.... not performing with another group anywhere.

What groups do you fit into?
what was your youthgroup like when you where 15?
Can l ask!

we are heading to Hull tomorrow for the Fair. Europe's largest.
The fog,sea mist has covered all the land today locally
 that is so often rule at the coast. Really not sure how tomorrows journey will be . . .not just the weather



Children and Young peoples behaviour has not been good, the last few days
not able to put my finger on the reason.
Although experience teals me that occasionally this is the way of youthwork

Some aggression and rudeness plus bullying is at the surface
its a tough call at present.

hull risen

Hull rose from the basement division to the Championship within four years and moved out of their dilapidated Boothferry Park ground to the state-of-the-art
KC Stadium in 2002.

Hull city football success on the field paved the way for the 2007 ,and a man l do not like the sound off along with a buffoon called Brown, called Bartlett become owner and install Paul Duffen as chairman.




Within a year, Hull had been promoted to the top flight for the first time in their 104-year history. a great goal bt dean windass my brother chris was at wembly but told me he could not watch the last few minutes, l travelled to middlesboro ,newcastle and sunderland as well as watching them against spurs while in the premier league

however last season,(2009) the tigers were relegated amid debts that had spiralled to around £30m courtesy of a wage bill that peaked just short of £40m.

Time short supply today.

last 2 weeks not been able to sit down and compose words
l have Bean diagnosed as having a slight heartbeat problem
it too slow
l get a bit tired a few times a day
the remedy
not sure yet

Romano music is very vibrant, fast and lots of skills, in using wind instruments along with fiddles
this Spanish mix is on my place list.
One Needs to persuasive, if your going to appreciate.
Like human nature look hard, and digest, reflect and partake.
Works with music,
can these directions apply to relationships?

Hull fair this week.
Very mixed week on the youth scene

clear and focused

love the way this sign lays it all out for people like me
there a sign posting about the sudden deep sand banks
and another about No going off into the north
clear and focused warnings
unique to this spot
but there is a serious warning in not following the advice presented.

harbour lights

Went for a walk around 20.30 last evening,
watched a boat sail out of the harbour,
cold,
dark,
chilly and windy,
waters rough,
it took a while to leave the harbour walls and pier.



Me, am preparing for a move soon or very early next year.
Bit anxious
don`t like all the moving around comes with this position,
however it can be exciting make new contacts.
Love, Love,  Love when old friend visit, miss my immediate family and being established in one setting,  that kind of gone for myself.

But there are rewards from moving around.
Know lots of areas of this country fairly well
had a real exciting ministry.
Seen some great God happenings,
witnessed Church working, breathing, wrestling.