[Magdalen] Keith's birthday list & thoughts on the Day of the Jackals

[Christopher Hart]

Thanks for these thoughts, Sally. May you and Keith have a peaceful day.

On Fri, Jan 20, 2017 at 1:01 AM, <sally.davies at gmail.com> wrote:

> It's my beloved's birthday today and he requests only two birthday gifts
>
> 1. Our boys to come home from camp without being sunburnt to crisps
>
> 2. No news channels at all the whole day
>
> He's determined that his birthday won't be ruined or remembered for what's
> going on the other side of the world!
>
> Nonetheless I am thinking of all you, treasured friends and fellows in
> faith, and wishing you strength.
>
> South Africa has endured an appalling President for the past eight years
> and although great damage has been done, we are in many ways a better
> society because of it - more willing to stand up and be counted, to get
> involved and to hold Government to account. Not so willing to trust blindly
> in politicians' promises or to respond to "dog whistle politics".
>
> In the next four years many young people's political selves will be formed
> and shaped - not only in the USA but around the world including nations who
> have never properly experienced democracy. Some heat is necessary for
> this....
>
> Another thought: God was the first one to build a wall, though calling it a
> hedge. It went around the Evil One...It cost nothing and was totally
> effective. May our prayers and labours in God's holy name, grow the
> protective hedge that is needed today and in the next few years.
>
> God bless America and all her people especially the ones that I love
>
> Sally D
>



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Christopher Hart

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