For some time now, I've been concerned that Jeze might get something in her eyes while we're on the scooter, mine are protected by my glasses and sunglasses, but Jeze was completely unprotected. At times she would attempt to get her head in a protected place, and although the scooter is in no way a speed machine, she would rub her eyes with her paw after we stopped.
So when I had the opportunity I bought a pair of doggles for her, tastefully co-ordinating them with our scooter, and despite her initial attempts to remove them after I managed to fit them properly, once she was outside on a very glary day, and riding around on the scooter, I think she actually began to appreciate their advantages. Now all she needs is a flight helmet and a long flowing scarf!!!
Of course, even though our ministry involves little exposure to sunlight, the doggles will still offer protection from wind blowing things into her eyes. Tonight will be our first run with them on, I'm sure she will attract even more attention from the street folk than normal, I just hope there aren't too many treats been saved for her, as now that I find it hard to walk, even with the aid of my frame, she is starting to put on quite a bit of weight, as I am too.
It was relatively quiet for the short time we were out on our rounds last night, of course there were the usual wounds that needed to be attended to, there is a high incidence of 'cutting'. One sufferer of this tragic condition confided in me that she was attempting to let 'the bad out' by cutting herself. Lately she has been fairly good at resisting the urge to cut herself, I don't know whether it is because on the last two occasions, she has managed to nick an artery, or whether she has found another way to deal with her pain. I wish she would begin to rely on Our Lord more, to comfort her when memories of her past flood her thoughts, and there are a number of her friends on the street, and myself as well, who are praying that she will be shown another way to deal with her pain. It's so tragic to see this attractive young woman, whose arms, body and legs are deeply scarred. Her case is not unusual in the street community however, there is so much emotional tragedy that has been suffered, both by the young and the old. Fortunately there are a growing number who have accepted Jesus into their hearts and lives.
Of course, becoming a Christian will not automatically cure their pain, nor will it necessarily lead to a change in their environment or lifestyle. What I have noticed is, that those who are beginning to know Jesus experience a remarkable change of attitude to the frustrations of everyday living, and this change in attitude in turn attracts more of the street folk who become interested in how this can be.
Well, it's time we were off. Til tomorrow. God bless!
So when I had the opportunity I bought a pair of doggles for her, tastefully co-ordinating them with our scooter, and despite her initial attempts to remove them after I managed to fit them properly, once she was outside on a very glary day, and riding around on the scooter, I think she actually began to appreciate their advantages. Now all she needs is a flight helmet and a long flowing scarf!!!
Of course, even though our ministry involves little exposure to sunlight, the doggles will still offer protection from wind blowing things into her eyes. Tonight will be our first run with them on, I'm sure she will attract even more attention from the street folk than normal, I just hope there aren't too many treats been saved for her, as now that I find it hard to walk, even with the aid of my frame, she is starting to put on quite a bit of weight, as I am too.
It was relatively quiet for the short time we were out on our rounds last night, of course there were the usual wounds that needed to be attended to, there is a high incidence of 'cutting'. One sufferer of this tragic condition confided in me that she was attempting to let 'the bad out' by cutting herself. Lately she has been fairly good at resisting the urge to cut herself, I don't know whether it is because on the last two occasions, she has managed to nick an artery, or whether she has found another way to deal with her pain. I wish she would begin to rely on Our Lord more, to comfort her when memories of her past flood her thoughts, and there are a number of her friends on the street, and myself as well, who are praying that she will be shown another way to deal with her pain. It's so tragic to see this attractive young woman, whose arms, body and legs are deeply scarred. Her case is not unusual in the street community however, there is so much emotional tragedy that has been suffered, both by the young and the old. Fortunately there are a growing number who have accepted Jesus into their hearts and lives.
Of course, becoming a Christian will not automatically cure their pain, nor will it necessarily lead to a change in their environment or lifestyle. What I have noticed is, that those who are beginning to know Jesus experience a remarkable change of attitude to the frustrations of everyday living, and this change in attitude in turn attracts more of the street folk who become interested in how this can be.
Well, it's time we were off. Til tomorrow. God bless!
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Dear Margaret, I was directed to your blog by Joelyne (if you check out Team Doveton you will know who I mean).
God bless you and your work, and keep blogging. I will add you to my blogroll.
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