thanks everyone.Matt we were at Wallington Hall in northumberland.National trust house and grounds.That was taken from the bird hide which was fantastic. sheila
For all who have lost.
GODS LENT CHILD by Sue Coad
I'll lend you for a little while a child of mine God said,for you to love thee while he lives and mourn for when he's dead.It may be six or seven years of forty-two or three,but will you,till I call him back,take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you,and should his stay be brief,you'll always have his memories as solace in your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,since all from earth return,but there are lessons taught below I want this child to learn.
I've looked the whole world over in my search for teachers true,and of all the folk that crowd life's lane I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love and not think the labour vain nor hate me when I come to take this lent child back again.
I fancy that I heard them say "Dear God Thy Will Be Done"For all the joys this child will bring,the risk of grief we'll run.
We will shelter him with tenderness,we'll love him while we may and for all the happiness we've known,we'll ever-grateful stay.
But should the Angels call him much sooner than we'd planned,we will brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.
6 comments:
What a wonderful day out Sheila and so many lovely photos, we don't have the Red Squirrel in our area you are lucky!
I also particularly liked the Dunnock and the Robin.
thanks shysongbird,it is one of the few areas around us where the reds are still around.Even they were affected by the pox last year.
Sheila
You can only hope the Red Squirrels that have survived the pox have an immunity against it.
Wow. He is ever so cute. I love those ears
where abouts are you Sheila? stunning to see Red Squirrels!
thanks everyone.Matt we were at Wallington Hall in northumberland.National trust house and grounds.That was taken from the bird hide which was fantastic.
sheila
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