Hi...
I have been really busy not doing much. Have you ever done that? I am busy doing my everyday getting up, going to work, trying to get my course assessments off on time. Coming home, more course work, whatever needs to be done here, getting ready for the next working week. Doing so much then again, doing so little. And time goes by so fast! People say that you know when you are getting old, because time goes so quick. But it's not just old people! It's me! Last time I looked, I was 15! Now I am 17, working really hard, and in about 1 year and a half, I am going to be a dispensary technician in a little country pharmacy, if the Lord wills. Maybe living on my own, in my own house. Totally independant from Mum and Dad. I really can't believe it has all gone so quick.
Vanity, all is vanity!
Anyways, gotta go get back to the grind stone! (Not that I mind. It's better than being bored!)
Love you all,
Sarah
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Rememberance Day (11/11/2009)
Remembrance Day is the day we commemorate the sacrifices of the armed forces and civillians in times of war. It falls on the 11th day of the 11th month, the anniversary of the end of World War I. At 11 O'Clock in the morning we have a minutes silence to remember those who have died protecting our country and us. The Last Post is played.
Ode Of Remembrance
"They went with songs to the battle, they were young.
Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them." LEST WE FORGET.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
Ode Of Remembrance
"They went with songs to the battle, they were young.
Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them." LEST WE FORGET.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Hey Hey...
Hey.............
I am 17. I am very tired. I don't like blood tests. I wish I never had to go back to the doctor again. I am sick of shallow people. I am sick of people who call you their friend one year, then the next year will ignore you and talk about you behind your back. I hate gossip. I like people who will stick by you during anything. Who don't care what other people say and find out what you are like inside by themselves. Will love you for yourself. Thank you, Lord, for those people.
Forgive me for mixing my stories a bit.
I'll write more another day :)
Sarah
I am 17. I am very tired. I don't like blood tests. I wish I never had to go back to the doctor again. I am sick of shallow people. I am sick of people who call you their friend one year, then the next year will ignore you and talk about you behind your back. I hate gossip. I like people who will stick by you during anything. Who don't care what other people say and find out what you are like inside by themselves. Will love you for yourself. Thank you, Lord, for those people.
Forgive me for mixing my stories a bit.
I'll write more another day :)
Sarah
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Hey.
Hi Everybody!
It's raining again! I hope it keeps up for a while, so the grass gets watered. On the 1st of August we are going to lock up all the paddocks we will need for silage. We are aiming for over 1000 bales this year, which is a big ask (I think) seeing as we only got 300 last year. But we will see.
It has been lovely lately, all sunny and warm. Just like spring. The trees are starting to bud and the grass is starting to grow faster. Springtime's comin'!
I haven't had a lot of time to write in the last month or so, work has been a bit hectic, with Paula, a lady who used to work in the pharmacy, starting again as manager and some 3rd year uni students coming for work experience to put all the theory they have learned to practice. They are really good, a bit of a change. And school started again last week, so I have been catching the bus in and out which is really great, but it takes another 1/2 an hour each way out of the day. It's probably good 'cos I can sit and think and study and pray, and to slow down and quit stressing! For the start of this term, there is a student tacher in the class I work in. It is a bit weird having someone else watching what you do and all the mistakes you make.
The day after tomorrow is Mum's birthday. She is turning 36. I remember her 24th birthday. Even a few memories from when she was 21. It's amazing to think that I can remember when I was 2. And that Mum was so young! This year, I will be the same age as she was when she married Dad. Wow!!!
I'd better go and start tidying up a bit. Grandma is coming up tomorrow!
Bye, God bless
Sarah
It's raining again! I hope it keeps up for a while, so the grass gets watered. On the 1st of August we are going to lock up all the paddocks we will need for silage. We are aiming for over 1000 bales this year, which is a big ask (I think) seeing as we only got 300 last year. But we will see.
It has been lovely lately, all sunny and warm. Just like spring. The trees are starting to bud and the grass is starting to grow faster. Springtime's comin'!
I haven't had a lot of time to write in the last month or so, work has been a bit hectic, with Paula, a lady who used to work in the pharmacy, starting again as manager and some 3rd year uni students coming for work experience to put all the theory they have learned to practice. They are really good, a bit of a change. And school started again last week, so I have been catching the bus in and out which is really great, but it takes another 1/2 an hour each way out of the day. It's probably good 'cos I can sit and think and study and pray, and to slow down and quit stressing! For the start of this term, there is a student tacher in the class I work in. It is a bit weird having someone else watching what you do and all the mistakes you make.
The day after tomorrow is Mum's birthday. She is turning 36. I remember her 24th birthday. Even a few memories from when she was 21. It's amazing to think that I can remember when I was 2. And that Mum was so young! This year, I will be the same age as she was when she married Dad. Wow!!!
I'd better go and start tidying up a bit. Grandma is coming up tomorrow!
Bye, God bless
Sarah
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Rainy Days :)
I love the rain... When I was little, I used to hate it. I had to stay inside, and there was nothing to do but school work and looking at the rain. But then we bought a farm... and things changed. We had one good year then we were in drought. It hasn't really broken since. So I have learned to love it. It helps if you don't mind getting wet or love reading!
Last week, I had my first paid day at the school! It was so great! It made me want to be an aide, as in for a career. I love working in the school, taking care of kids. But if I was to do that, I would want to go through uni. I don't know. I don't know what I want to do for a career. I wanted to be a chef, a pastry cook. I really love that. But if I get married, the hours are really bad. I couldn't be with my family. I have to pray about it, but having patience waiting for doors to open is really hard. I can't see myself being a pharmacy assistant for ever. But I don't feel right about leaving yet. I think I have some lessons that God wants me to learn there. Like loving someone unconditionally even when they are shouting at you and "everything is your fault" when in fact it is the other way round. That is a tough one to learn. This probably isn't making any sense. Don't get me wrong, I love my job, I love the people. But it has it's moments.
Ok, it is bed time!
In Christ,
Sarah
Last week, I had my first paid day at the school! It was so great! It made me want to be an aide, as in for a career. I love working in the school, taking care of kids. But if I was to do that, I would want to go through uni. I don't know. I don't know what I want to do for a career. I wanted to be a chef, a pastry cook. I really love that. But if I get married, the hours are really bad. I couldn't be with my family. I have to pray about it, but having patience waiting for doors to open is really hard. I can't see myself being a pharmacy assistant for ever. But I don't feel right about leaving yet. I think I have some lessons that God wants me to learn there. Like loving someone unconditionally even when they are shouting at you and "everything is your fault" when in fact it is the other way round. That is a tough one to learn. This probably isn't making any sense. Don't get me wrong, I love my job, I love the people. But it has it's moments.
Ok, it is bed time!
In Christ,
Sarah
Monday, June 15, 2009
.....
Today was very sad for me... Last week one of our friends had a terrible loss. Her husband, who was suffering from MS, died. So everyone around town has been a bit down since then, but today I found out that it wasn't from the MS that he died. He commited suicide. That nearly broke my heart. He had been saying for years that he wasn't going to just waste away. I think it was incredibly selfish of him. He doesn't know the pain it has caused his wife and the boys. All he was worried about was not being a vegetable. Although maybe he thought it would be easier on his family not to see him wasting away. I don't know and probably never will, but I feel terribly for his wife and sons.
But on a brighter note, I'm gong to get a little bit of paid time at the school! Tina, the other aide, won't be there for a day so she got the school to give me her hours. And as I'm only a relief aide... I get paid heaps more.
Ayala got sick with a cold/flu yesterday. We asked her if she had started "oink-ing" yet (!). But when she went to the doctor, they said that, no,it was only a cold. Phew!
My baby sister is goin to turn 15 on Thursday!!! I can't believe it! She is old enough to get a job... to be considered nearly grown up. Wow! I never even thought this would make me feel OLD. And what makes me feel older is that my baby brother is about to turn 13. And I'm old enough to move out of home (not that I'm going to!), to get a car, to be totally independant. Well, nearly totally independant. Sort of... lol.
Well, I have to go. It's tea time...
God bless,
SARAH PATRICE MCFARLAND
But on a brighter note, I'm gong to get a little bit of paid time at the school! Tina, the other aide, won't be there for a day so she got the school to give me her hours. And as I'm only a relief aide... I get paid heaps more.
Ayala got sick with a cold/flu yesterday. We asked her if she had started "oink-ing" yet (!). But when she went to the doctor, they said that, no,it was only a cold. Phew!
My baby sister is goin to turn 15 on Thursday!!! I can't believe it! She is old enough to get a job... to be considered nearly grown up. Wow! I never even thought this would make me feel OLD. And what makes me feel older is that my baby brother is about to turn 13. And I'm old enough to move out of home (not that I'm going to!), to get a car, to be totally independant. Well, nearly totally independant. Sort of... lol.
Well, I have to go. It's tea time...
God bless,
SARAH PATRICE MCFARLAND
Friday, June 12, 2009
Are you a fool?
Ok I know that people think "Me? A fool? No way!!!" But stop and think about it for a minute... Have you put away childish things? Not totally. Do I get a but carried away at times? Hmmm... Well, I found this quiz on another blog and it really makes you think. 
"><">Are you a fool? Quiz.
I haven't been writing a lot lately because I haven't had anything worth writing about and what I have been up to is so gloomy you will all be depressed! Sorry. A few people I have come to know or I know their families have recently passed away and I have been a bit preoccupied.
Well, I am a bit more cheerful now, things are starting to happen around here. Like I just signed everything to start my traineeship!!! I have been waiting for it and praying about it for over 6 months now and my boss hasn't got around to it, but finally it has come to fruition and I'll be starting in about a month. :D
It has been really cold here... Today it was only 2 degrees Celsius at 1:30 in the afternoon. And the fog didn't leave all day, so it was very gloomy feeling. Most days I get on the school bus and at the next stop a girl gets on wearing a mini dress (then I start shivering!) and I think "Silly girl!"
Cold and I don't get along so well... Except when I'm skiing!
I have started getting back into crocheting. Kath found a thing called scrumbling. What you do is basically do what you want, you don't follow a pattern and you can make the most amazing things! You can go out one way, the go a different direction and then do something completely opposite... It's fun.
Anyways, I have been basically talking about nothing, and I have to go :)
Talk next time...
Sarah
"><">Are you a fool? Quiz.
I haven't been writing a lot lately because I haven't had anything worth writing about and what I have been up to is so gloomy you will all be depressed! Sorry. A few people I have come to know or I know their families have recently passed away and I have been a bit preoccupied.
Well, I am a bit more cheerful now, things are starting to happen around here. Like I just signed everything to start my traineeship!!! I have been waiting for it and praying about it for over 6 months now and my boss hasn't got around to it, but finally it has come to fruition and I'll be starting in about a month. :D
It has been really cold here... Today it was only 2 degrees Celsius at 1:30 in the afternoon. And the fog didn't leave all day, so it was very gloomy feeling. Most days I get on the school bus and at the next stop a girl gets on wearing a mini dress (then I start shivering!) and I think "Silly girl!"
Cold and I don't get along so well... Except when I'm skiing!
I have started getting back into crocheting. Kath found a thing called scrumbling. What you do is basically do what you want, you don't follow a pattern and you can make the most amazing things! You can go out one way, the go a different direction and then do something completely opposite... It's fun.
Anyways, I have been basically talking about nothing, and I have to go :)
Talk next time...
Sarah
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
I need a holiday!!!
Ahhh! I don't know what it is about work that gets to me... I love it, but at the moment my boss isn't being very smart. She won't turn the heater on, she will go for a bike ride in the middle of the day to who knows where (which is highy illegal because a pharmacist isn't allowed to leave the premises during working hours if there isn't another pharmacist on duty.) she gives us an impossible amount of work to do in a busy day the wonders why it isn't all done at the end of the day, and when it isn't busy she wants us to be doing something all the time. And the other thing that bothers me is customers getting cranky when you don't meet their expectations (or in other words: that you aren't perfect.) I think it is time for a holiday... Like to the top of Queensland for the rest of the winter! Where it is nice and warm. :D
Does anyone have any brilliant ideas for a short story topic? I might be entering a competition called "Haywire". You have to live in a rural Australian community and be between the ages of 16 and 20. At the moment I am about all topic-ed out!
I have to go, I'm just about falling asleep on my computer!
God Bless
Sarah
"Some throught the water,
Some through the flood,
Some through the fire
But all throught the blood.
Some through great sorrow,
But God gives a song
In the night season
And all the day long."
Does anyone have any brilliant ideas for a short story topic? I might be entering a competition called "Haywire". You have to live in a rural Australian community and be between the ages of 16 and 20. At the moment I am about all topic-ed out!
I have to go, I'm just about falling asleep on my computer!
God Bless
Sarah
"Some throught the water,
Some through the flood,
Some through the fire
But all throught the blood.
Some through great sorrow,
But God gives a song
In the night season
And all the day long."
Friday, May 22, 2009
I hope this encourages you...
"In Thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; Let me never be ashamed: deliver me in Thy righteousness. Bow down thine ear to me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me. For thou art my rock and my fortres therefore for thy name's sake lead me and guide me. Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength. Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth." (Psm 31:1-5)
"O love the Lord, all ye his saints: for the Lord preserveth the faithful, and plentifully awardeth the proud doer. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord." (Psm 31:23-24)
I read this last night, and at the moment it seems to suit my position at the minute, not just these few verses, but the whole Psalm. And I just wanted to share it with you today... It made me feel like jumping for joy! I don't know how many times I have read this one, but last night it realy touched me.
In the last couple of months, I have been having some problems with my health. I don't know what is in store for me, or how serious it could turn out, but I know I have to place a whole lot more trust in the Lord. Please pray for me.
I love you guys,
God bless,
Sarah
"O love the Lord, all ye his saints: for the Lord preserveth the faithful, and plentifully awardeth the proud doer. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord." (Psm 31:23-24)
I read this last night, and at the moment it seems to suit my position at the minute, not just these few verses, but the whole Psalm. And I just wanted to share it with you today... It made me feel like jumping for joy! I don't know how many times I have read this one, but last night it realy touched me.
In the last couple of months, I have been having some problems with my health. I don't know what is in store for me, or how serious it could turn out, but I know I have to place a whole lot more trust in the Lord. Please pray for me.
I love you guys,
God bless,
Sarah
Thursday, May 14, 2009
back again :)
Hey people,
I have been kind of steering clear of the computer for a while (like since the computer blew up and we only had one laptop with internet on it) and I haven't had a lot of spare time on my hands anyway.
At least I have someone else at work to share the load a bit. She is great. As well as being one of my mate's mums, she used to be the school dentist and I have known her for years. On Saturday, Ingrid and I (Ayala tagged along too) went to Albury to look for pharmacy uniforms. We went to the uniforms shop and it was like $250 for 4 shirts (2 for each of us) so we had a look in Rockmans and they had a really nice jacket/vest so we decided on that for our base colour and it ended up being about $350 for about 4 shirts, the vest and 2 pairs of pants each. Much better value :). Now Kate wants a uniform like it too. That is a really great compliment when your boss likes the uniform so much, that she decides to get the same thing.
"Come thou fount of ev'ry blessing,
Tune my heart to sing thy grace.
Streams of mercy, never ceasing
Call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me ever to adore thee
May I still Thy goodness prove.
While the hope of endless glory
fills my hear with joy and love.
Here I raise my Ebenezer
Hither by thy help I've come.
And I hope by thy good pleasure
Safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought my when a stanger
Wandering from the fold of God
He to rescue me from danger
Interposed his precious blood
O to grace how great a debtor
Daily I'm constrained to be
Let thy goodness like a fetter
Bind my wandering soul to thee.
Prone to wander Lord I feel it
Prone to leave the God I love
Here's my heart
O take and seal it
Seal it for thy courts above." -Robert Robinson
That has to be one of my favourite hymns. But the writer commited suicide 10 years later. That is really sad.
I'll write more another day.
God bless,
Sar
I have been kind of steering clear of the computer for a while (like since the computer blew up and we only had one laptop with internet on it) and I haven't had a lot of spare time on my hands anyway.
At least I have someone else at work to share the load a bit. She is great. As well as being one of my mate's mums, she used to be the school dentist and I have known her for years. On Saturday, Ingrid and I (Ayala tagged along too) went to Albury to look for pharmacy uniforms. We went to the uniforms shop and it was like $250 for 4 shirts (2 for each of us) so we had a look in Rockmans and they had a really nice jacket/vest so we decided on that for our base colour and it ended up being about $350 for about 4 shirts, the vest and 2 pairs of pants each. Much better value :). Now Kate wants a uniform like it too. That is a really great compliment when your boss likes the uniform so much, that she decides to get the same thing.
"Come thou fount of ev'ry blessing,
Tune my heart to sing thy grace.
Streams of mercy, never ceasing
Call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me ever to adore thee
May I still Thy goodness prove.
While the hope of endless glory
fills my hear with joy and love.
Here I raise my Ebenezer
Hither by thy help I've come.
And I hope by thy good pleasure
Safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought my when a stanger
Wandering from the fold of God
He to rescue me from danger
Interposed his precious blood
O to grace how great a debtor
Daily I'm constrained to be
Let thy goodness like a fetter
Bind my wandering soul to thee.
Prone to wander Lord I feel it
Prone to leave the God I love
Here's my heart
O take and seal it
Seal it for thy courts above." -Robert Robinson
That has to be one of my favourite hymns. But the writer commited suicide 10 years later. That is really sad.
I'll write more another day.
God bless,
Sar
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Hmmm...
Hey Everybody,
I'm really sorry that I haven't written in so long. I can't believe how busy I have been! One of my mates mums started a job at the chemist. She is really great, I hope she will be able to put up with Kate...
I can't believe that in a couple of weeks, Ayala will be 18! It seems like yesterday she was 5 and I was 4, being the bossy older sister. I know everyone says that, but it is so true. Life flies.
I've been reading "The British Josiah" which is about Edward VI. From such a young age, he was the most mature christian I have ever heard of. I haven't read all of it, but it gives a really good account of his life, and I would recommend reading it. :)
I have to go,
Sarah
I'm really sorry that I haven't written in so long. I can't believe how busy I have been! One of my mates mums started a job at the chemist. She is really great, I hope she will be able to put up with Kate...
I can't believe that in a couple of weeks, Ayala will be 18! It seems like yesterday she was 5 and I was 4, being the bossy older sister. I know everyone says that, but it is so true. Life flies.
I've been reading "The British Josiah" which is about Edward VI. From such a young age, he was the most mature christian I have ever heard of. I haven't read all of it, but it gives a really good account of his life, and I would recommend reading it. :)
I have to go,
Sarah
Monday, April 20, 2009
Just saying "HI"
G'day Guys,
Just saying "Hi, how's it going?" 'cos I don't have a lot to write today... Except that Dan and I went with Dad to Mama's and Pop's on Saturday. Mama took Dan and I shopping. Dan didn't think it was too fun following his sister and grandmother through all the clothing shops in the plaza! But we bought him a pair of jeans and a nice shirt, so he did well out of it.
OK, gotta go and make Mum and Dad their cuppas!
God Bless, have a great week!
Sarah
Just saying "Hi, how's it going?" 'cos I don't have a lot to write today... Except that Dan and I went with Dad to Mama's and Pop's on Saturday. Mama took Dan and I shopping. Dan didn't think it was too fun following his sister and grandmother through all the clothing shops in the plaza! But we bought him a pair of jeans and a nice shirt, so he did well out of it.
OK, gotta go and make Mum and Dad their cuppas!
God Bless, have a great week!
Sarah
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