The ewes haven't had the easiest of times delivering lambs this year, but here are some healthy and playful lambs gamboling up and around an old empty dam in the corner of a paddock, (with their mothers watching closeby)..
Saturday, May 31, 2008
End of Autumn..
The ewes haven't had the easiest of times delivering lambs this year, but here are some healthy and playful lambs gamboling up and around an old empty dam in the corner of a paddock, (with their mothers watching closeby)..
Monday, May 12, 2008
The Dam Olympics..
Friday, May 9, 2008
Hope..and Believing...
He also sang a song dedicated to his daughter,"Sienna"...it is called, "Sienna's Song".. and it had me in tears, not a good look to walk into the meeting with :)
The rest of the interview was the most touching and heartfelt story about believing and love and not giving up...and...(this from his biography from his site):
"Geoff is also committed to community service - he has first hand experience of dealing with Autism and Epilepsy and continues to raise awareness and funds for these conditions using his profile.
The proceeds from 'Sienna's Song' on his debut solo album will go to families affected by Autism in NZ to provide hope and early intervention. Geoff through Amici forever raised over $30,000 NZD for Autism NZ in February 2006 and over $50,000 AUD for Autism Australia. He and his Incognito triathlon team raised over £2,000 for the UK National Autistic Society in August 2006 and for UK charity Treating Autism in 2007.
He supports various Autism charities and trusts in NZ and the UK.
He is a contributor/fundraiser for the National Society of Epilepsy in the UK and raised over £60,000 through his 'Stars for Epilepsy' concert series over three years. He is an ambassador for the IM Health initiative promoting wellbeing for all New Zealanders to match the country's 'pure' image. And Geoff is Patron of the Havelock North High School (NZ) new auditorium project (his old high school) and one of the first indicted into their Hall of Fame in 2007.
Geoff and Simone have two beautiful daughters, Sienna and Olivia, and live in London, UK.
Geoff and Simone have two beautiful daughters, Sienna and Olivia, and live in London, UK.
Life is a daring adventure or nothing..."
...and this:
07/05/08 - Songs of Tragedy and Triumph Over Autism
Eleven years ago, following the death of his older sister Julie, he quit his job as a chartered accountant to become a professional singer.
Within five years he was part of one of the world's most successful pop opera acts, Amici Forever.
In 2006, however, Sewell quit the group when he and his wife, Simone Lanham, discovered their daughter Sienna had autism spectrum disorder.
The discovery led them to reassess their lives and concentrate on caring for their daughter. Today that commitment has led Sewell to use his musical talent to help other families cope with and learn more about the illness. To read the full article click here
I can't find the podcast for the interview I heard, but I have a feeling this following, may contain the crux: (again from Geoff's site):
News Story - Close Up, TV ONE, New Zealand
Geoff's new solo album has just been released. And today is a very special one for the Sewell family as his daughter Sienna celebrates her 5th birthday. Sienna has autism and one of the songs written by Geoff's wife is dedicated to her.
Click Here To Watch The Story
What I am trying to get up on my blog is the song he and wife, (Simone) have written, it is so beautiful. Sienna's Song, about his daughter.
It's not going to happen though, can't even find a copy of the beautiful lyrics she has written.
Later.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Josie's Mellow Yellow Questions...
Where is your mobile phone? ..Car
Your significant other? ..Ego?
Your hair? ..Wild
Your mother? ..Many
Your father? ..Died
Your favorite thing? ..Life
Your dream last night? ..Forgotten?
Your favorite drink?..Life
Your dream/goal? ..Achieving
The room you’re in? ..Books!
Your ex? ..Don
Your fear? ..No'fear
Where do you want to be in six years? ..Climbing
Where were you last night? ..Celebrating
What you’re not? ..Mathematical
Muffins? ..Sultanas
One of your wish list items? ..Rain
Where you grew up? ..Country
The last thing you did? ..Breathe
What are you wearing? ..Honor
Your TV? ..Others
Your pets? ..Beautiful
Your computer? ..Research
Your life? ..Learning
Your mood? ..Passion
Missing someone? ..Yearh!
Your car? ..Washed
Something you’re not wearing? ..Glasses
Favorite Store?.. Books
Your summer? ..Burning
Like someone? ..Always!
Your favorite color? ..Blue
When is the last time you laughed? ..Today
Last time you cried? ..S'okay
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