24/12/2025
As we move into Christmas, our brother Dallin has remembered his dear mother by placing her name on our remembrance tree. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are absent but never forgotten. One side of each heart holds a name we carry close; on the other, the gifts that cost nothing to give — love, kindness, gratitude, patience, listening, sharing, prayer, forgiveness, quality time, a simple foot rub… and so much more.
A warm hug from a lovely lady today was a quiet reminder of just how powerful kindness can be.
I am deeply grateful for the aroha and thoughtfulness shown this season — to Fiona, who brought in tiramisu for tomorrow’s community meal, and to Lisa for the bucket of strawberries. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
May your Christmas be filled with wonder and delight in the small, sacred moments, and may we always remember its true meaning — the Light of the World, and at the centre of it all, our Saviour, Christ. 🙏