The Melbourne Cup is often called : “The race that stops the Nation”!! People all over Australia stop what they are doing for the few minutes that the race is on, to see what horse wins! May we in the same way each day “stop” and think of our many blessings, and give thanks for the loving care of our Loving Lord Who loves us and sends sunshine, rain, clouds, blue skies and very majestical thunder and lightning! He created the seasons and has made different things to happen in every season!