12/31/2023 0 Comments Gladys taber quotes about pride![]() ![]() I also enjoy A Town Like Alice by this author. I own this book, one step toward reading more of my shelf in 2017. Mr.Shute touches on the socialist government in England at the time which is interesting. This might sound like it’s confusing and jumps around too much, but it is beautiful. History, adventure and sweet love continue through this story, with a light mystery bringing up the end. After a freak accident, she assists him in an emergency surgeries to help injured lumbermen. She meets so many interesting people including a Czech doctor who works in the lumber camps. ![]() Jennifer begins to love the area surrounding the Dorman’s farm and appreciates so many things. Simple things like cream, meat and clothing items which were extremely scarce and unheard of in England. She is amazed and blown away with the stark beauty and all what she deems as luxuries that she finds in Australia. On the advice of her parents, Jennifer decides to visit her distant relatives the Dorman’s using some of this money meant for Ethel. Before Ethel’s death she signs the money over to Jennifer. They end up sending her a large sum of money, but it’s a little too late. ![]() They began to worry about Ethel, reading between the lines of her letters. The Dorman’s have by sweat, blood, and tears created a good life for themselves in Australia as sheep farmers. The grandmother, Ethel, had years before, given her love and support to Jack and Jane Dorman’s marriage, even though he was considered unsuitable for Jane. She ends up rushing to her ill Grandmother’s side, only to find that she is dying of cold and malnutrition because her pride wouldn’t allow her to let anyone know that her widow’s pension was taken away. The Far Country by Nevil Shute – Jennifer Morton is a young office clerk in depressing post-war London. Posted in Beauty, Faith, Home Educating, Inspiration, Seasons, Thankfulness The Far Country by Nevil Shute – A Book Review I’m going to make an effort again to not isolate myself, reach out and say, “Hey, you too?” and believe by faith that I am loved beyond measure. I’m going to dust myself off, stand up, and just do the next small thing in front of me. I’m going to make mistakes, I’m going to fail, react in anger, and be impatient. I will extend grace to those around me, because of the love and grace God lavishes on me. I will faithfully and patiently take one step forward at a time, taking care of the life I’ve been abundantly given. Yet, we aren’t immune to all those voices floating around that whisper, “You aren’t enough.” As I sit here, ready to turn the page on my calendar, on the cusp of a new, fresh month, I want to take a stand. For the most part, I think we would all agree that it’s our dream job. Unfortunately, the home educating, stay-at-home mom culture is no exception. ![]() Our culture is merciless with standards of what it means to be “XYZ”. We all agreed that we compare too frequently and we live with way too much guilt. As the chai was sipped, ice tea savored, I thought about what one of the woman was saying. Maybe social media deludes me into thinking I am connecting. But taking the time to really visit, I see that many of the very things I’ve struggled with or find myself fretting about, echo the topics my friends were sharing. Why do I wait so long to share life with friends? Why do I live life so often alone? Of course, we all have full lives. Books, family, schedules, and home educating. Over cafe au lait, salads, and various delicious sourdough sandwiches, we dug into our lives. It was such a relief to talk with four friends last night. ![]()
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