North Canterbury News: June 28, 2022

It says in the Bible John 21v25 ‘But there are also
many other things which Jesus did; were every one of
them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could
not contain the books that would be written’, well
those 5 weeks was just like that time. I can’t express
how much The Lord did for His care for both Mum and
Dad, and His continued care since then for Mum.
The Anglican Church in Amberley have welcomed
mum and Pamela Welch was there to meet her on
the day she moved in! Pamela and Sally regularly
walk mum to church and back on Sundays, and Mary
Shaw from New Life Church ‘bumped into mum’ at
an Adriel House church meeting, years after mum
visited her mum in a Rangiora Nursing home! The St
Johns Church in Rangiora continue to keep in touch
with Mum, and she can’t speak highly enough of Tina
Thorpe, a precious friend to her.
Adriel House has been a perfect provision, in endless
ways (thanks Mischael & Elaine!), including gardens
for mum to walk around and weed, and she has her
own bird bath. The staff have been so personal and
become ‘telephone friends’ to us when we call from
England. We may no longer have dad with us, as
‘he’s had his last ride’, but have now gained so many
of dad’s friends, and mum’s new friends as part of
our extended family! Your kind words to Mum and
obituaries to Dad have been so thoughtful.
Just want to finish with thanking all those that have
written & came to Dad’s funeral on 7th July 2021,
at St Johns Church, Rangiora. It was a very special
moment in time, including the Last Post by the RSA.
Our Church back at RAF Binbrook, England also
lowered the flag to Half Mast at 11am. A mark of
respect. Our heavenly Father has certainly taken care
of them both. Thank you.
Susan Waller (nee Cornelius)
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