As Pokay Say looked into the face of her newborn baby, she was filled with joy. Ayla would be her 13th child. Pokay was 45 years old when she conceived, and the doctor was concerned there might be complications. Pokay was advised that the pregnancy should be terminated. But she vowed that she would have this child and raise it no matter what. Now looking into her baby’s … [Read more...] about A mother’s love that never gives up
Lilianne Fuller
Lilianne Fuller is a freelance writer who lives and works in Langley, BC. Semi-retired, her focus is on various human-interest stories for print and online media. Lilianne has lived in Langley for 39 years and volunteers for many community organizations. Currently she is the Public Relations Chair for the Langley Field Naturalists and the Rotary Club of Langley Central. In her spare time Lilianne is the Block Captain for her community, Fernridge Park in Langley. She is married, loves to travel and has two grandsons.
A Rocha caring for creation
Prior to 1983, the concept of environmental stewardship, caring for creation, was relatively unknown in Christian circles. A chance meeting by English Pastor Peter Harris and Zoologist Les Batty led to the first Christian Field Study Centre. Originally planned for Northern England, the centre opened in Portugal in 1986, hence the name A Rocha, which is the Portuguese word for … [Read more...] about A Rocha caring for creation
Insidious forms of elder abuse
Marlene and her husband Gerry* lived on a small pension. They were comfortable and Gerry was able to put a little money away for a rainy day. The money grew and became a sizeable nest egg that Gerry bequeathed to Marlene in his will. After Gerry passed away, their eldest son, Marc asked Marlene for a portion of the nest egg that his father had told him about. He … [Read more...] about Insidious forms of elder abuse
Christmas bird count
Prior to the turn of the 20th century, on Christmas Day, hunters were known to engage in a rather barbaric tradition called a Christmas ‘Side Hunt’. Early in the morning, groups of hunters would choose sides, take to the fields and forests and shoot everything in sight. The side that returned with the largest pile of feathers or fur, won the ‘contest’. The Conservation … [Read more...] about Christmas bird count
Hearing loss
Psalm 139 tells us that our bodies are ‘fearfully and wonderfully’ made and you need not look any further than our ears to see the truth of that statement. Our ears are a combination of mechanics and electrical impulses that allow us to hear the faintest of whispers or the roar of thunder. How we hear is truly amazing. Sound is transmitted via soundwaves entering the ear canal … [Read more...] about Hearing loss