Magpies

It would have been enough if God had only made me;

Gave me four strong limbs and two working eyes.

It would have been enough if He had only loved me,

But He also gave me Magpies.

It would have been enough if God had only saved me;

Taken His own life to save me from my lies.

It would have been enough if He had only loved me,

But He also gave me Magpies.

It would have been enough if God had only swung me

Up into His chariot to rest and ride till sunrise.

It would have been enough if He had only loved me,

But He also gave me Magpies.

It would have been enough if God had only moved me

Over from myself to others some despise.

It would have been enough if He had only loved me,

But He also gave me Magpies.

It would have been enough if God had only fed me

Cheese and milk and pastry and lettuce and french fries.

It would have been enough if He had only loved me,

But He also gave me Magpies.

It would have been enough if God had only told me

I’ll be with Him forever and can ask Him all my whys.

It would have been enough if He had only loved me,

But He also gave me Magpies.

Celeste Lawrenson

Fisher River Post Office

March 18th, 2025

1,000 Hills

I had a delightful English experience today. It had a backstory, which is this:

 - We watched The Imitation Game Sunday night, in which a character says that in his mind, talking is just like encrypted code (people never say what they mean).

- In school with my Nanny kids I get them to narrate a verse of Job each. (“Okay, he said, 'Are you the first man who was born?’, but what did he mean?")

This morning I wrote this quote on the fridge at my Nanny home:

“God still owns the cattle on 1,000 hills. And the harvest is still plentiful. And the labourers are still few.”

    “What does it say?” my little reader asked. 

    “You can read it,” I encouraged. She worked through it. “Do you know what it means?” I asked. As I explained it to her I realized it had three layers.

1. What it says. Hills, Harvest, Labourers. She got that.

2. What it means. (God is rich. Lots of people still need to get saved. Not enough people are working on it.) I get that.

3. What it is saying. (Never mind getting a job. Go be a missionary!) 

Do you get it?

Right now I'm...

Hey.

I love you and wish to update you about my latest adventures in obedience. Consider this a personal email. 

We’ve Moved!

The family I Nanny and I have moved two towns over to their Bee Farm. We have been in the new house for a month and have loved every minute of it! I go there at the start of the work-week and stay four days. I’m always home on weekends. There are six kids at home now, ranging from almost-17 to just-turned-6. Two of the older four are married, two are at University, and one grandson is new and cute!

Next Up…

I’m off to Camp on June 28, and staying up all summer. No internet or cell service up there, so I’m not snubbing your messages, just ignorant of them. The best way to follow my summer is to watch the weekly YouTube video on this channel. They usually upload on Sundays. They also send out a newsletter, which I can sub you to if you ask.

Bits and Pieces

I have amassed an astronomical collection of quotes. As in, 

“Strength is the capacity to deliver blows, while resilience is the capacity to absorb them.”

- Unknown 

I love quotes. Send me yours, and I can send you some of mine. 

Also, prayer journaling is a new love. I’ve always kept one, but since March I’ve prayed on paper every day, and I don’t think I can quit. Combing through old prayers for recent answers is my most encouraging activity.

And Barn Dances have been a big affection in my life recently. I just love it.

Please Pray

For my heart as I leave my children for the summer (and for the children!).

For campers and staff to have open hearts to the Lord.

For good ole’ strength and resilience.