Chirpings from a Strathalan Sparrow

  It was just a little bit frustrating when we were wanting to catch the hourly news on the radio...but then didn't turn on the radio until five minutes after the hour and so then needed to wait another fifty five minutes until the next news bulletin! That isn't an issue anymore! We can go to the 3aw radio site, and there is a " news on demand" button. By pressing that button, we get a replay of the latest news bulletin! It is good " catching up" with the news of how our family and friends are getting along in their lives, when we haven't be in touch for a little while . The news we hear is a mixture of joyful, sad, exciting, and painful news. We celebrate the birth of precious little babies. We  feel grief and sadness when we hear that a loved one has passed away but also can give thanks that for those who had been in pain and suffering, they are no longer enduring this and are released from that pain.  We share in the

happiness of couples who have had weddings and are now married, or are recently engaged . We enjoy hearing about family and friends who have started new jobs or are enjoying their current career, or are excitedly preparing to travel overseas. Sharing, caring, chatting, empathising, encouraging, laughing, crying together.. these are the special times and add the depth to our lives and days.