This Summer seemed to start when
the Children finished School. Al-
though it rained a lot, we have en-
joyed days out and the weather was
good for those particular days. Our
first excursion out, was to Aber
Falls, a gentle walk up a very se-
cluded valley to beautiful water falls.
The lower Section of the valley has a
small picturesque village, and as we
went there was evidence of settle-
ments going back centuries. Half
way up we had a picnic by some old
Buildings used for storage and the
displaying of information of the lo-
cal wildlife and history, we did enjoy
eating there together.
There were four adults and five children,
That included my wife, daughter, two grand-
children, my wife’s nieces partner and his
three children. What a pleasant and enjoy-
able day.
If we look at each person that day they had
there own story to tell, but what I am going
to Talk about is Jesus’ mercy to one individ-
ual in that group or family, you will soon
gather that I am not talking about the chil-
dren. Because they have not had time to fall
into the traps of life yet that will easily be-
fall them if they are not careful!
At the age of 14 he started smoking,
And only giving it up in his mid forties.
Because he worked in an industry that used
Chemicals and was very dusty and dirty
He developed a condition called C.O.P.D
My friend use to say do not give spirits to
Much attention or credence, so I will try
not to talk to much about the condition.
He has to take three different types of
inhalers, and is on antibiotics regularly.
Now you would think not being able to
Run a car would be bad news and in normal
Circumstances perhaps essential. But lets
look on the positive side by having to walk
It is keeping him fitter!
His Pastor, Peter used to say having a car
is a privilege, not a right, so being able to
walk up to Aber Falls was a tremendous
bonus, if he had the car to use in normal life,
he might not have been so fit or capable
to enjoy the day out with his family.
I think he would like to say if you have the
wisdom to understand, try not to smoke, and
if you can choose a job that is a bit more
healthy than he did. Not just for the sake of
more money, and loose your health,
Alan.
