ANZAC DAY 25th APRIL

Hi Everyone. Sorry to report I have been in the land of the missing. I will get around to all your blogs as soon as I can. Ive been laid up with a tummy bug for quite a few days , but happy to report I am on the mend, and ventured out today (1st time in a week), to our local Anzac march.
So Heres a Poem sent to me by a friend and a few photo's of todays march.

THE FINAL INSPECTION

The Soldier stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, you Soldier, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?" The Soldier squared his shoulders and said, "No, my Lord, I ain't.

Because those of us who carry guns,Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was tough.

And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a dollar, That wasn't mine to keep... Though I worked a lot of overtime, When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place, Among the people here.

They never wanted me around, Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand.

I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne, Where the saints had often trod. As the Soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, you Soldier, You've borne your burdens well.

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in Hell."

~Author Unknown~

Old Vintage car leads the ANZAC march School and Brownie Guides in the march
Looking at sme of the wreaths

after the crowd had dispersed

Donna , Brett,my sister Pauline

and My 2 grandaughters marched Rylie in Red with her school

Maddison in the Blue with the Brownie Guides