Hello friends, this month celebrates Thanksgiving or Harvest time; a time to reflect on the goodness of God and the future blessings to come.

There is so much to be thankful for, even during the trials, tribulations and turmoil of our war-torn world. Despite and because of this, good things too are happening, yet not reported in general, the media almost always loving to give bad rather than good reports.

For most artists how they are feeling comes out within their work; happy, sad, patient, impatient, truthful or not, plagiarist or authentic and genuine, wise or foolish, in survival mode or thriving, I could add more.

The brain fascinates me after having undergone major surgery to remove a rare form of brain tumour, and also having my nose recreated following specialist surgery to a rare form of skin cancer. I have to praise my Lord God for helping me come through these battles as a victor and not a victim. This month the Brain Tumour Associations around the world celebrate the advances and research that goes into this rarely mentioned area of tumours/head injuries, charities of this genre often overlooked.

I do not take His wonderful love and grace for granted, instead try to encourage others to fall in love with the Saviour and Light of the World too.

Please take time to give thanks to God this month, even if it is only for the breath you breathe – that is life, right there!

God bless you with all the grace and favour of our Saviour God as we swiftly approach his first coming down to earth, this Christmas. Amen.

08/10/2026