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Meredith Palm Pannett, Barty Bartrum, Monty Montgomery, and her children were followed by a black panther and a tiger—both of whom had turned whiter than white, brighter than bright. They showed how to swish their tails peacefully and properly to accomplish good in the beautiful world we truly live in—one that people had forgotten. The animals were always understood, though they never really spoke. Yet we always knew what they were saying, with compassion. Some would say they were just our imagination.
Now, the child was rarely seen by others, but was God's child—as we all are—which is the beauty within us that we must never forget or allow to be taken away.
There was also a not-so-nice Princess and Prince, and their people, who briefly appeared in the lives of Meredith Palm Pannett—a Church of England Christian, as was her mother, Pamela Francis Evelyn Russell Pannett. The not-so-nice Princess and Prince pretended to be good and tried to convert her. However, Meredith Palm Pannett's little Princess (a little bit like Princess Catherine (But not)), from birth to now and the future, truly accomplished good in the world. She sent letters to very important people, who ignored them—but by sending those letters, she showed she was far more humble and beautiful in the real world that exists. The very special children never forgot that world that is so very special and beautiful, and if they did, they soon remembered. The children who were forbidden to send the letters had already done so, through the children who came before.
The rabbit that Barty Bartrum always carried was a very special rabbit, symbolising both Christmas and Easter. On her feet, she wore special shoes chosen to keep her healthy on her journey. They sparkled in the light, and Rabbit always knew the journey was safe when Meredith was with her—along with the children, Barty, Monty, and all of nature.
While Easter was never our favorite—because we would have wanted to save Jesus from being hurt in the first place for mankind’s sins—it always symbolised spring and the light returning to the world after winter. This was the renewal of God's creation, which we all belong to, whatever our belief.
The water (important for people to drink), protons, neutrons, and electrons all danced around, helping the leaves grow and flowers bloom—something people now called "Photosystem II." They called it this because they had forgotten the gift of God's creation and felt they needed to understand it scientifically to correct their wrongs. Yet simplicity is truly God's way. They talked about carbon dioxide and oxygen but had forgotten that "organic" was the real way—and pollution was not.
Scarfy Giraffe was rarely seen, only by very special children. She would appear and say hello, never doing wrong or allowing it, reminding people to look up—not down. This memory came from a forgotten history, now beginning to be remembered. The people who forgot tried to take over the world, only to remember that all people have a part to play in its history.
Scarfy Giraffe lived on Morgew Estate and always wished it were organic. She did everything she could to remind them that it eventually would be organic, because that's how the world really is. This would lead not to a dominating empire, but to an example of how the world had forgotten its own beauty.
Now, 116 Tenterden High Street—The Old Gallery House—was a very special house that could only be bought and lived in by Meredith Palm Pannett, her soul, her children, Barty Bartrum, and Monty Montgomery. In its garden were bumblebees, two fish in a water feature, damselfly nymphs turning into radiant adult insects, butterflies released every year from pupae, ladybird larvae transforming into ladybirds, and two mice who lived at the end of the garden, snuggled in lamb’s wool.
A birdhouse stood with the hope of being home to a blue tit, wren, or robin redbreast each year. If anyone else tried to live at 116 Tenterden High Street, it became "cursed" (if you believe in such things), and people would flee the house, never to return.
Eventually, the house became a running health shoe shop that Meredith owned and lived in, called “Everybody...Has a Story Running the Old Gallery House.” It was a very special place that helped people begin their health journey through natural gait analysis, Peace Beads, and labels reminding them of the beauty of the world and their part in caring for God's creation. "Revelation 21:21..."
The journey began with a basic, natural gait analysis to help people choose the right shoes and avoid injury. Peace Beads and labels were given by the children, and customers were encouraged to keep a journal. As they left the shop quietly, they were wished:
“Peace, health, and light to guide your path.”
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." —Psalm 119:105
Whatever your belief, these words ring true.
Part II – The Peace Beads and the Path
The Peace Beads were very special.
The first ones were handmade by people who truly wanted peace. The second were just as special, purchased with the love in the hearts of the children who were there when they were chosen. Each bead, in every color, shone with a white light—brighter than bright, whiter than white—from heaven above, like stars shining when light passes from them. A gift from God's creation.
Whenever someone from the Church bought a pair of running health shoes from Meredith Palm Pannett’s health shoe shop in Tenterden, they received a Peace Bead and a label—from Meredith and one of the children. Everyone did, regardless of religion or belief. That meant that wherever they were in the world, they held a symbol of what the Peace Bead meant—to Meredith, and to the children.
At Christmas, the beads sparkled even brighter than before.
Some people placed them on Christmas trees. Others carried them on a key ring. But no matter where they kept them, the meaning remained the same.
Some beads were even made from clay by the Rye Pottery Company and glazed white like a dove—Genesis 2:7. Isaiah 64:8.
Each label read:
"This garment has been sold to you with health, peace, and light at the heart of it to help you on your journey. With this in mind, I invite you to think about what that means to you and the effect that you can have on those around you.
Walk or run with Faith.
Peace and Light...
God speed..."
Meredith always laughed and played as she took her daily walk to the pond, then through Morgew Estate, singing songs with the children, Barty Bartrum, Monty Montgomery, and the whiter-than-white, brighter-than-bright tiger and panther in pajamas. The birds, bees, and spring lambs joined them along the way.
The songs would vary:
“God’s love, God’s light, God’s love, God’s light…”
“Love you birds, love you beads, love you flowers, love you trees, love you leaves, love you, love you, love you, love you!”
Or sometimes:
“Photosynthesis… carbon dioxide… oxygen…
The healing leaves of the trees…
The oxygen we breathe…
The gift of God’s creation…
We love you, yes we do, yes we do.”
While singing, Meredith would often repeat the names of the muscles involved in gait analysis—wondering how many people this knowledge might help in the future, keeping them healthy and strong.
The children all smiled and sang:
“We will look after Barty Bartrum and Monty Montgomery, the Peace Beads and the labels…”
And Meredith sang:
“I will look after their feet on their journey, which will look after their bodies in health—with the puppy and the kitten, Peace Beads and labels, in 116 Tenterden High Street, the Old Gallery House.”
With this in mind, Meredith contacted Forestry England to ask permission to organize 2-mile and 5K runs and walks throughout the year in Hemsted Forest.
The goal? To help people care for their local environment, appreciate the beauty of the trees around them, and recognise the healing power of their leaves, Peace and Light.
The children giggled and sang:
“We can hand out the pins for the numbers and shout, ‘Don’t worry—you’ll be fine! Well done!’”
Meredith smiled as she planned the event—organizing numbers with the help of the bumblebees and butterflies, who would flutter gently from hand to hand, delivering them. She also handed out information from the Soil Association to promote health in all aspects of life and help to protect the gift of God's creation.
The people of Tenterden began to hear about the runs in Hemsted Forest. Some were curious. A few were unsure. But Meredith, the children, the butterflies, the bees, and Barty and Monty all knew it would work out fine.
The Peace Beads, the labels, and even Christmas itself—they would all be saved.
Part III – The Gift of the Earth, the Gift of Christmas
It was a bright autumn morning, and a beautiful frost had settled on the ground from the clear skies the night before. We always loved looking up at the deep, clear blue of the night sky—wondering about the constellations in glee—and marveled at how the frost sparkled in the morning light, reflecting the stars above.
The children and I woke to the sound of birdsong—a beautiful gift to us all, and free. As always, while still tucked under the covers, we would ask, “What’s the weather like today?” I’d give my guess, and the children would repeat it—each in their own way.
One child always added something extra.
That particular morning Meredith said thoughtfully,
“Um... bright clear sky with a beautiful frost and fluffy clouds.”
One child repeated,
“Um... bright clear sky with a beautiful frost and fluffy clouds.”
Another child added with delight,
“Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost, fluffy clouds... and a rainbow.”
With that, Meredith jumped out of bed, twirled like a ballerina in front of the mirror, and flung open the curtains. Just as expected—the day had started beautifully. We headed downstairs to prepare a healthy breakfast, mindful of the beauty and bounty of God’s creation, knowing how it would nourish our minds, bodies, and souls.
The children knew this well—and so did Scarfy Giraffe—how vital healthy soil was to our food, and how crop rotation kept the earth and environment well. Meredith asked aloud,
“I wonder… if people asked themselves: Can I afford to eat and live healthily? If I can't, why not—and what can I do about it? And if I can, can I afford to have children and do the same?”
This, we agreed, became an important question—for the health of the earth, the future, and for saving Christmas.
After breakfast, we dressed and stepped outside, joined by Barty Bartrum, Monty Montgomery, and a parade of bees, birds, ladybirds, and butterflies. The patterns on the frosted car windows glistened like delicate lace—nature’s design inspiring many things people create.
But the important thing we remembered was this: our nature is not from the animal kingdom. In nature, not everything is kind—but we knew not to replicate cruelty. We understood that the gift of God’s creation was far greater than many remembered.
So we knew that food should be grown organically, treat animals kindly, and let peace and light prevail.
As they walked along they noticed the trees were turning—leaves golden, red, and copper—beginning to fall as autumn deepened.
“Why do the leaves change colour?” one child asked.
Meredith smiled.
“The leaves turn red in autumn due to a chemical called anthocyanin,” she explained.
The children laughed.
“That’s a funny word!”
She went on,
“When sugars remain in the leaf and can’t be reabsorbed by the tree, they turn into red pigments—anthocyanins. This is helped by cool temperatures and dry weather. These pigments are found in fruits and vegetables too, and they support our hearts, brains, and tummies. They’re antioxidants that protect us and help healthy gut bacteria grow.”
The children giggled and ran about with Barty and Monty shouting,
“It all sounds complicated to me!”
“Not really,” Meredith said,
“if you trust in the beautiful gift of God’s creation.”
With that said Meredith cheered,
“Come on, Let’s try to catch a falling leaf—it’s meant to be lucky!”
We all reached and leapt, laughing, as the leaves drifted just out of reach. Then Meredith pulled a card from her bag—a Tree Leaf Identifier—and handed it to the children. Off they ran, eager to find which tree the leaf belonged to. When they returned, breathless and excited, she handed them another card, and off they went again.
Suddenly, it dawned on them: "Christmas would soon be upon us".
The following morning as dawn approached, Meredith was woken by the beautiful birdsong drifting in through the open window. As the children stirred, she asked her usual question:
"What’s the weather like today?"
"Um... bright, clear sky with a beautiful frost and no clouds," one child replied.
Another repeated the same, while a little voice added, "Bright, clear sky with a beautiful frost, fluffy clouds, and a rainbow."
At that, Meredith jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and began the day beautifully, just as expected. She glanced in the mirror, completed her usual ballet twirl, and off they all went to prepare a healthy breakfast, thankful for the gift of God’s creation.
Meredith often dreamed of smoked salmon and poached eggs—organic, of course—but never seemed to have them. She hoped that one day they would become a weekly menu staple. For now, breakfast was the usual: blueberries, nuts, raisins, and a slice of sourdough toast—if Meredith had remembered to buy the bread.
"Don't forget to remind me to sign the petition for the soil association and to stop processed foods" Meredith said,
She went downstairs and checked the post, hoping for a letter with news enabling her dream of buying 116 Tenterden High Street—the old gallery house to come true. But again, no sign. With Barty and Monty at her feet and the children giggling, she got dressed. Outside, a sparkling frost covered the grass and fields around her.
The children reminded her to sign the petition for organic food through the Soil Association. Meredith logged into her email and added her name. Her thoughts drifted to Christmas—how Advent is a time of thoughtfulness and prayer, celebrating the journey and arrival of Jesus with hope, peace, joy, and love.
She looked up and saw the children running with Barty and Monty, birds fluttering, bees buzzing, butterflies flitting. She thought how lovely it would be if everyone who visited the running health shoe shop, "Everybody...has a story running," joined in building toward a healthy Christmas.
"If people ask, 'Can I afford to live healthily?' and the answer is no," she mused aloud, "then perhaps they should ask, 'What can I do to change that—for myself and others?' If we can’t afford to feed, clothe, or educate our children healthily, should we be bringing them into this world unprepared?"
"If everyone thought that way," she continued, "the world would be a far healthier place. We would remember the true beauty of God's creation—something many have forgotten. And the change the world needs would begin."
The children paused. One said softly, "But Jesus was poor."
Meredith smiled. "Not really. The beauty was within Him—and around Him—as a gift from God. Mary, His mother, was special too. If people had remembered that, they would have been healed and healthy."
"Do you think we’ll see Scarfy Giraffe today?" asked a child.
"Perhaps," Meredith said with a smile, "if she’s not busy convincing the farmer to go back to organic farming."
They walked toward the pond, laughing as they tried to catch falling leaves. They waved to Billy tending the cricket ground in the distance. Billy was an unusual man who tended the cricket ground and fed the fish and always grumbled at the ducks pinching the bread before the fish could eat it.
They sat by the pond, surrounded by butterflies and bumblebees dancing in the air, fish swimming in the water, and birds singing above.
Suddenly, Meredith received a missed call and a voicemail:
"There was a mistake in your situation. A payment is owed to you. An official letter will be sent in a few days."
"Children, be still a moment," Meredith said, "I think the world is beginning to hear us. Saving Christmas might really be possible—and peace across the world, too."
"Hurrah!" the children shouted joyfully, while Barty and Monty jumped around in delight.
As things calmed down, Meredith spoke again about the gift of God’s creation—the trees that give us oxygen, shade, fuel, timber for homes, even wood for violins, cellos, and piano keys—harvested at specific moon phases.
"Perhaps people could give the gift of planting trees this Christmas," she suggested.
"I’d like to learn a musical instrument. Can I?" asked one child.
"I don’t see why not," Meredith replied.
She continued, "That’s why we must care for God’s creation, including ourselves and those around us, through the running health shoe shop and the charity."
"Did I mention the charity, children?"
They were too busy catching butterflies and damselflies with Meredith’s pink net to respond. One caught a damselfly and gasped at its shimmering colors.
Meredith explained, "The charity will remind people that peace, faith, and health matter most. Children and the vulnerable should be safe—because we are all God’s children. Faith is believing that the stars shine during the day, even when we can't see them. Or that the sun will rise again in the morning. We believe we can run or walk—but for some, it's not easy. The charity will help them."
"Others may want a running health shoe shop in their own country. They can apply, but it MUST begin in Tenterden Town first, Meredith said."
"So, we run and walk with faith, peace, and light... and we have a t-shirt too!" she added with a smile.
"The charity will also produce Peace Beads and healthy shoes for children—affordable through the charity—alongside a book, a little like this story."
As they walked back home, Meredith’s thoughts returned to the phone call and the hope that the it would be enough to buy 116 Tenterden High Street—where her dream home and shop would be. A letter of apology, and signs of peace and light appearing for the vulnerable, seemed just within reach.
"And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations..."
(Revelation 22:2)
"I walk in Truth," she thought, "knowing I do all I can to walk in health with those around me."
"He gives us strength—and the earth, plants, and all—to heal."
"Beautifully remembered," the children said, running home.
That evening, Meredith, the children, and their loyal dog Barty Bartrum and cat Monty Montgomery sat down for a healthy dinner. Barty warmed Meredith’s feet under the table, and Monty perched behind her chair.
The focus returned to saving Christmas—and encouraging peace, health, and light for all in Tenterden and beyond, through the website:
www.everybodyrunning.com
After dinner and showers, they gathered around the computer to design leaflets for runs in Hemsted Forest.
"We could have a run on Christmas Day!" one child suggested.
"That’s a lovely idea," Meredith replied. "I used to do that many years ago. The atmosphere was full of hope, kindness, and peace. Every runner would bring a wrapped gift, place it on a table, and after the run, we’d all pick one. It was peaceful and beautiful. Then everyone would head home to finish preparing Christmas dinner."
"But it would need to be early—we’ve got church first thing!"
"Maybe we could do it on the 26th, as part of the Twelve Days of Christmas—a symbol of Mary and Joseph’s journey, and of those who’ve gone before us. We could call it 'Peace & Light...'"
The children lit up at the idea. As Meredith made her way to bed, they snuggled down, full of dreams, hope, and plans for a healthier, more peaceful Christmas.
Meredith dreamed again about the Christmas journey—how people from the East used to navigate by the stars, much like the three wise men, or Magi. She marveled at how this method of navigation was so accurate that even computers can barely compare. In Greenwich, where she was born, there was an observatory where ships once sailed from, and where longitude was established with the help of a marine timepiece. This revolutionary invention, by a man called Harrison, allowed people to travel safely across vast oceans and changed the world.
She thought about how craftsmanship—true, masterful, intentional craftsmanship—is a brilliant legacy, a gift from God's creation. How a flower opens with the light of the sun and the moon at certain times of the year. If only people remembered how beautiful the true gift of God’s creation really is—first in themselves, then in others, and in the world we live in.
Suddenly, Barty, with his Moulin Roty rabbit in tow, bounced onto the bed and woke Meredith from her dream, followed closely by Monty. The children stirred. One, still half-asleep, mumbled as if answering a question already asked:
"I think it’s going to be sunny with fluffy clouds," and then drifted back to sleep.
They all snuggled together and dozed off again peacefully.
When it was finally time to get up, they followed their usual morning routine—listening first to the birdsong, a beautiful gift to all of us, and free.
Before opening the curtains, Meredith asked, "What’s the weather like today?"
"Um, bright clear sky with a beautiful frost," one child said.
Another echoed the thought, and a little voice added:
"Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost... and fluffy clouds."
With that, Meredith jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and smiled as the day started just as beautifully as expected. She looked in the mirror, did her usual ballet twirl, and headed off to help prepare a healthy breakfast—mindful of how food nurtures body, mind, and soul, and how it, too, is a gift from God’s creation.
Meredith pondered aloud, “Once we have the running health shoe shop, we must start running in the mornings. That will be nice.”
The children smiled, running around with Barty and Monty.
“And in the afternoon, so everyone can see us running and supporting the shop,” one added.
Meredith looked up. “That’s another good idea. In the summer, I can wear one of our T-shirts too.”
“Brilliant!” the children replied, as they rescued Moulin Roty rabbit from behind a chair cushion.
Nearby, one of the butterfly pupae was about to hatch. The children kept checking on it.
"Are they ready yet?" Meredith asked. "It’s very late in the season."
“These ones may have to stay in the house until spring... if they want to, of course. They may prefer to hibernate outside.”
The children began designing a butterfly house on the computer.
"Can we get this one?" one of them asked.
"I’ll see what the local shops have first," Meredith replied.
"Now," Meredith said, “about saving Christmas…”
“I’ve seen a bauble from Bethlehem that we can order online. It might help people remember where Jesus was born—and the long journey Christianity has taken to get here, to Tenterden.”
The children giggled and asked, “Have you been to Bethlehem?”
“Kind of,” Meredith replied.
“What do you mean?” one asked.
“Well… I went many years ago to try to help children on all sides of a situation that has existed for a very long time. I spent two days in Jerusalem. It’s a beautiful city, full of kind and helpful people, but also full of fear—fear that I might be there to harm, which of course I wasn’t. It’s a very complex place… still trying to heal. The world has forgotten just how beautiful it really is.”
The children sat down with Barty and Monty.
“What children were you trying to save?” one asked.
Meredith looked out the window and whispered to herself:
"Time is a healer—if remembered and understood."
The children asked again, “What children?”
“Well... really, children everywhere, all around the world. But at that time, specifically in the Holy Land—on all sides.”
The children cuddled up next to Barty and Monty and listened.
"Remember, we are all God’s children."
The children smiled.
“In England—and Britain—we have our challenges, too,” Meredith continued. “The food we eat, the education we have. We might ask: Can I afford to eat healthily? And if not, what can I do about it?”
“My mother, Pamela Frances Evelyn Russell Pannett, used to put notes around the house that read: ‘Think of the children in Africa who are starving.’”
"Really?" one child asked.
"Yes, really. That’s why ‘Everybody... has a story running’ is so important to me."
She smiled.
“The running shoes will come in all colours—and a few special designs. The choice won’t be about fashion, but about what shoe suits the person’s foot and their journey.”
“I remember my first pair of running shoes. They were a brand I’d never heard of and colours I wouldn’t normally wear. But they were the right shoes for my body—for my journey.”
The children nodded as Meredith continued.
“They’ll learn that fashion is fleeting. True craftsmanship—like Harrison’s timepiece in Greenwich or the gifts of the Magi—lasts. Like my beautifully hand-knitted cardigan from the Pilgrims’...”
The children giggled, “Oh Meredith, you’re funny!”
Meredith smiled and declared, “We just have to save Christmas.”
At that moment, Barty and Monty jumped up and ran toward the butterfly pupae.
"What’s going on?" the children cried.
“It’s the butterfly—it’s coming out of the chrysalis!”
As they watched, something beautiful happened. The wiggly chrysalis opened—and out came a butterfly. All the children’s concerns about how strange or ugly it looked before melted away. In that moment, they saw the true gift of God’s creation.
A new chapter had begun for Meredith and the children—with the beautiful butterfly they lovingly named "the wiggly one."
"Time is a healer—if remembered and understood," Meredith repeated to herself.
If only we remembered how beautiful the world truly is, and that the horrible things that have happened need not be repeated again and again...
If the painful memories could be laid to rest, perhaps the world would remember the Truth—that it really is a beautiful place, and that Jesus' message of Peace lives on, even after He laid down His life for the sins of the world.
The children all looked up from the butterfly.
"What are you thinking?" one of them asked.
"Oh, nothing really... Just thinking about how beautiful and yet how delicate the butterfly is—and how precious life really is. If only everyone remembered this, the world would be far more at peace. The beauty of God’s creation would be respected, and Christmas would be remembered as a time of kindness and thoughtfulness—for ourselves and those around us, whatever your religion."
The children smiled and continued to run around after Barty, Monty, and the butterfly, which had now taken flight.
"I do love Christmas," Meredith said.
"I hope to have the running health shoe shop open before then... and the runs in Hemsted Forest. Maybe the letter to say it’s all confirmed will arrive soon. And perhaps, just perhaps, the change we need to see in the world will begin to happen."
"Keep saying our prayers, children," she added.
The children giggled and agreed.
In a dream, Meredith saw the following unfold...
A month had passed, and the long-awaited letter had arrived. The funds were now available to purchase 116 Tenterden High Street—the old gallery house. All the formal procedures had been completed, contracts signed, and the keys were ready for collection the very next day.
That morning, after her usual routine, Meredith looked outside and saw a beautiful frost on the ground. It reminded her of a card she kept close—one with a sparkling, glitter-covered tree. She always kept it on the table to remind herself of the healing leaves and the presence of the Holy Spirit.
She smiled, feeling grateful once again for the beauty of God’s creation.
The children came bounding into the room—full of energy after breakfast. The butterfly they now called the wiggle one fluttered nearby. Barty Bartrum clutched his faithful Moulin Roty rabbit, and Monty Montgomery was, as always, close behind.
They were ready for their morning walk to the pond at the cricket ground and then on to the Morgew estate. The big move was finally happening. Only a few things were left to pack.
Off they went.
First stop: collecting the keys.
Then, off to the pond to see if anything had frozen from the frost. There, they met Billy, who was packing up for the winter and heading home until spring. They also saw Scarfy Giraffe, who was delighted the keys were finally in Meredith’s hands.
"I’ll pop by once you're settled in and the shop is open," Scarfy said. She had a curious habit of passing by unnoticed—only seen by those who knew to look.
After saying their goodbyes, they returned home to find a moving van waiting outside the apartment.
They packed the last boxes, handed the keys back to the landlord, Nigel, and set off toward 116 Tenterden High Street—the old gallery house.
Excitement filled the air as they drove toward a new beginning.
As they turned the corner onto the High Street, the children’s eyes widened.
There it was—116 Tenterden High Street, the old gallery house—standing beautifully in the golden morning light, with its frosted windows sparkling like the glitter on Meredith’s Christmas card.
Meredith took a deep breath and quietly whispered,
“Thank you.” For the journey ahead of them.
Excitedly, they said a christian prayer, put the key in the door and entered 116 Tenterden High Street The Old gallery house.
It had been empty for a while and needed cleaning, but was beautiful.
The children, Barty Bartrum with Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and with the wiggly butterfly all ran around the house and into the garden with great excitment
.
The first thing Meredith wanted to do was put a small prayer box by the outside of the front door she had seen her friends do, Barbara and David Winston (The Piano Man), many years before. Friends she often thought about and missed dearly.
Meredith thought back to her Aunt who lived in her family home when she was a child who was a Piano teacher for the Ukraine music school many years before and who gave her lessons on the Piano briefly.
Again she thought of the importance of the Running health shoe shop 'Everybody...has a story running' Principles and saving Christmas.
One of the children asked,
"What are you thinking about"
Meredith smiled and said,
"Time is a healer if remembered and understood"
After that was accomplished, she set about cleaning the house—stripping the floorboards, beeswaxing them, and ordering all the things she needed for the house.
There were the two monastic chests of drawers, along with the chair for the shop.
The children began to think about the garden and the birdhouse, the mouse house with the lamb’s wool inside, the bumblebee hive, and the ladybird larvae readying for spring. The wiggly butterfly was happy—there would be a house for her too.
The shelves for the shoes were made by craftsmen who look after the churches in England. They were beautifully and carefully made, decorated with carvings of mice, oak leaves, and the faces of a little boy and girl on the ends. On one piece of woodwork, a hand was carved holding baby feet and a sandal—representing Jesus’ journey, or life’s journey. The clothes would be hung on wooden pegs, and there would be a display cabinet for the accessories. The shop would soon be ready.
The children all marveled at the beauty of the trees and how God’s hands can create something so beautiful through the hands of a human.
“God’s gift to us,” Meredith said, “and that’s why every journey is precious and should be remembered as a gift.”
Suddenly, Meredith awoke again with Bart Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, and Monty Montgomery leaping onto the bed, with the wiggly butterfly flying around her head. The children woke, and we all went through our normal routine...
The sound of the beautiful birdsong.
“What is the weather like today?”
“Um, bright clear sky with a beautiful frost and no clouds,” one child replied. Another little voice said:
“Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost, fluffy clouds, and a rainbow.”
With this said, I jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully—as we expected.
“Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost.”
Meredith looked in the mirror, accomplished my usual ballet twirl, and off we went to prepare a healthy breakfast, surrounded by the beauty of the gift of God’s creation.
“Now where is that letter?” Meredith said to herself, as she prepared for the day ahead...
Meredith thought back to her last birthday in June and remembered the day. The children all woke up earlier than usual, and Barty and Monty leaped onto the bed to surprise Meredith as they all sang Happy Birthday.
"That was beautiful!" Meredith said.
"Shall we treat ourselves to a poached egg and salmon on sourdough bread this morning with sparkling mineral water and a slice of lemon?"
The children all shouted...
"OH, YES PLEASE!"
"Organic!" Meredith said.
"Hurrah!" the children shouted.
"Scarfy Giraffe will be pleased."
We listened to the sound of the birds—a beautiful gift to us all and free.
"What is the weather like today?"
"Um, bright clear sky with beautiful fluffy clouds," one child said. Another little voice added:
"Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost, fluffy clouds."
With this said, I jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully, just as we expected. I looked in the mirror and accomplished my normal ballet twirl, and off we went for our birthday healthy breakfast with the beauty of the gift of God's creation in mind—thinking of how this would benefit our mind, body, and soul.
After breakfast, we went for our usual walk to the pond, and then Meredith decided to go for a run of five kilometers along Appledore Road. Barty Bartrum and Monty Montgomery stayed at home while the birds, the bees, and butterflies all followed, and the children cheered her along the run. Then home again, feeling refreshed.
While they completed their normal stretching routine on the step outside the house, a bird suddenly poked its head through a broken air brick in the wall.
"Hello," Meredith and the children said.
The bird turned its head to face them.
"I'm stuck," said the bird.
"I can see that, little one. How did you get there?"
"I fell down a hole in the roof by the wall and can't get out. I heard someone saying 'Love you God, love you Jesus, love you Mum, love you Dad,' and came along to see what was happening—and now I'm stuck."
"Oh, I see. Stay there and I will return."
Meredith quickly ran up the stairs, found the scissors, ran back down, and quickly said:
"Turn your head and don't look."
Meredith quickly used the scissors to snap the plastic—which she never liked, as the craftsmanship in building had deteriorated with architecture a while ago. Funnily enough, with people too, Meredith thought—perhaps an indication of where the world was, and that the running health shoe shop really was important.
The bird suddenly realised she could get out and said:
"Thank you!" and off she flew.
Meredith then ran up the stairs and prepared herself for opening her birthday present from the children, Barty Bartrum, and Monty Montgomery.
"Here you go, your present," the children said.
They gave her a bag with a small box wrapped in paper with a ribbon around it. Meredith unwrapped it and opened the box. Inside lay two beautiful fish made with Liberty material—a reminder that they represent Jesus Christ. It's derived from the Greek word for "fish," which is Ichthys, and the first letters of the Greek words for "Jesus Christ, God's Son, Savior"—the symbol used to identify with Christianity.
"Beautiful!" Meredith said. "Thank you so much."
As she said thank you, she thought of all the good that the gift of God’s creation brings and all the kindness in the world that has meaning—meaning that people often forget.
The day drew near, and Meredith prepared herself for bedtime, said her prayers, and settled down to sleep.
"Snuggle up now and go to sleep," Barty and Monty yawned and settled.
The children giggled and soon were asleep, and Meredith slowly fell asleep thinking of how beautiful the day had been.
"Now where is that letter?" Meredith said to herself as she woke...
The children, Barty Bartrum, Monty Montgomery with Moulin Roty Rabbit, and Wiggly Butterfly all asked the same question.
"When will we be able to move into 116 Tenterden High Street and open Everybody...has a story running?"
Meredith smiled and said,
"Soon, I hope, as I have everything prepared and all people contacted with regards to the stock and running shoes. I hope to hear from Forestry England soon too, to see if we can hold the runs/walks in the Hemsted Forest. So I hope soon. Keep your faith strong and hope in our hearts and something positive will happen."
The children smiled and ran around the house with hope in their hearts and Wiggly Butterfly flying around the room.
"Children," Meredith said...
"Please remind me to go to Rye to discuss the Peace beads. It's rather important.
"We will," the child replied while looking for Moulin Roty Rabbit, as Barty Bartrum had misplaced her again.
"I'm also waiting for the email from Forestry England, as I hope to have a run on the 26th Dec called Peace & Light, for peace in the world and for part of the 12 Days of Christmas—the gift of God's creation. On each day we will have a different idea in the shop. My mother used to celebrate the 12 days, and we always got a small present on each of those days. I think it would be nice to do the same in a different way."
"That's a beautiful idea," the children said, and Barty and Monty reminded her of the advent calendar for them also.
"Oh yes, we must speak with Rachael, the lady who owns Pure Connections, the pet shop. She will be able to order one for us and also have vouchers to promote Everybody...has a story running and the run on the 26th Dec."
By this time, Meredith, the children, Barty, Monty, the Wiggly Butterfly, and Moulin Roty Rabbit were dressed and ready, going out for the day.
While on their walk, the bumblebees and ladybirds, along with the blue tits and wrens, all followed while the children ran through the fallen leaves of the trees, all crunching under their feet. They tried to catch the remaining falling ones, as it was supposed to be lucky, and looked forward to the next spring when all the leaves reappeared. Meredith sang her normal songs, and Barty with Moulin Roty Rabbit and Monty walked alongside her.
While walking along, Meredith thought of the 12 Days of Christmas and the sparkling tea she wanted to get from Fortnum & Mason, as her only treat from there that she always waited for every year. This was a gift that Meredith had as a reminder of a time she lost and gained. Time is a healer if remembered and understood...
The 12 Days of Christmas would encourage us to remember those who have gone before us and those ahead of us, and the small treats we can have to remember the beauty of the gift of God's creation.
26th Dec – Peace & Light run or walk in Hemsted Forest
27th Dec – Planting trees
28th Dec – A journal for the year ahead
29th Dec – The Royal Ballet Meredith preferred: WHAT DO YOU SEE, the years of practice and sacrifice that has taken the dancers to their limits, and the feet that got them there, with affordable seats for those who could not afford them and always wanted to go
30th Dec – A long walk with the family and a healthy light supper afterwards
31st Dec – A family day in, talking with friends and arranging volunteering for something at some point in the year ahead, collecting leaves for the compost and placing them in beautiful large loop hessian bags—if you have forgotten to do it already
1st Jan – Classical music to remember the health this brings us with the neurological training, and perhaps arranged in the local church
Meredith took a breath and asked the children what they thought...
Barty Bartrum and Monty Montgomery with Moulin Roty Rabbit jumped up at Meredith in excitement with the Wiggly Butterfly, who never left their side, and the children said,
"Don't forget Port Isaac and the snow at Christmas!"
Meredith smiled and remembered that she always promised she would return to Port Isaac and go rock pooling and swim in the sea, and remembered the childhood holidays she used to have with her family there and the snow adventure she always promised herself.
"That's a little different to the 12 Days of Christmas, but I won't forget," Meredith smiled.
"Hurrah!" the children said.
Meredith continued...
2nd Jan – A day to take 12 Days of Christmas presents to the local hospital, with health in mind for their recovery and journey back to health
3rd Jan – Donate old clothes that you no longer wear to charity
4th Jan – Another walk or run with family and friends
5th Jan – A thought and a letter for those around the world who would love to be able to do all of this and more, and the hope that they, one day, would be able to do the same
6th Jan – Time is a healer if remembered and understood — a look back over the year and for the year ahead with Love, Hope, Peace, Light, Health, and Joy...
"I wonder if the postman will have delivered that letter we were promised the other day..." Meredith thought to herself...
They went on an adventure to Rye on the bus, met with Rye Pottery to discuss the white Peace bead with Tabby, a very kind, beautiful, and natural lady who said she would speak with her brother to see if it was possible to create. The workshop and showroom were a magical place where all the creativity took place. A lady sat painting, and all the pottery around them shone beautifully with the gift of God's hand of creation.
On the bus on the way home, Meredith all of a sudden stood up.
"Come on, we're getting off."
"Where are we going?" the children said.
"On an adventure."
The children, Barty, Moulin Roty Rabbit, and Monty stood up looking worried. The Wiggly Butterfly fluttered and followed without a care in the world. Wiggly wore a hat, as it was getting cold for her at this time of year, and a small scarf—a little like Scarfy Giraffe, but smaller.
Off the bus they went and saw a beautiful old house, about 500 years old, where a lady once lived called Ellen Terry. Now, she was born into a family of actors. Terry began performing as a child, acting in Shakespeare plays in London, and toured throughout the British provinces in her teens. She stopped acting for a while and resumed in 1874 and was immediately acclaimed for her portrayal of roles in Shakespeare and other classics.
"That's interesting," the children said.
As they passed through the garden, they saw the barn theatre doors open and actors on stage practicing. As they peeped around the corner of the door, they saw people on stage reciting from a script of a play called Educating Rita. They put plays on regularly throughout the year and sometimes in the gardens, where everyone would sit on blankets in the summer. A beautiful way to see life from the past projected into the present of times gone by.
On they walked through the fields, past the pond, and on to home.
The day passed by and no letter turned up, and Meredith, the children, along with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all settled down for bed, said their prayers, snuggled up, and fell asleep.
As Meredith fell asleep and into dreamtime, she thought of the day gone by and how if all countries had peace and light with their own structures in place, the world would be a beautiful place.
As she woke, the beautiful birdsong could be heard and the normal question:
"What is the weather like today?"
"Um, bright clear sky with a beautiful frost," one child repeated.
And a little voice said, "Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost, fluffy clouds!"
With this said, I jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully as we expected. "Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost." I looked in the mirror and accomplished my normal ballet twirl, and off we went to prepare a healthy breakfast with the beauty of the gift of God's creation.
"A beautiful day," the children said. "Is that for everyone in the world?"
Meredith answered:
"Yes, in reality. However, people have forgotten how beautiful the world really is and the gift of God's creation. All the horrible things that happen in the world are created by man, not God, and the interpretation of this is not as it really is. It doesn't matter how science tries to describe things or interpret them—they still have the person's, which is the scientist’s, view, which isn't God's. Only mathematics is the purest form of science. People get confused and interpret things that have happened in the past and project that into the future, when really we are God's children. The child of God is with us always, and yet people try to put sin to the child of birth and adult. The child should be with the adult of life's journey from the day the person is born— the individual’s birthright—carried with the gift from God: grace, care, and innocence, and never ever hurt or forgotten with the sins of man or woman, adult or child.
Buddhists say that it is an emotion put on things that hurt people; however, this can be misunderstood, and people take advantage of this and then commit sin, trying to manipulate and use people for their gain. A little bit like Eve eating from the forbidden fruit. I am saying no, and this has to be understood. All courts in heaven never allowed in this day, as man places their own interests before the TRUTH! Never ever allowed to be used as a bad example, as that is a sin also."
"A little difficult to understand, I know; however, simply put, it really is a beautiful day and all that happens and is carried out should be with the Beauty and grace with God ."
"All the thunder and lightning in the world was given to us to hear the power of God's voice, to use for electricity and light, not war! All the rain, earth, and seed were given to us for food, not famine, and the gift of God's creation in our minds, bodies, and souls respected with grace and never used for man's desires or indulgence."
The children giggled and said, "I think it really is a beautiful day."
Meredith smiled and said, "Yes, it really is."
Church of England Christian by my mother, me, today & forever...
Meredith thought to herself,
"I hope that letter arrives today."
Meredith had an adventure out at the Wealden literary festival with the children, Barty Bartrum and Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery and the wiggly butterfly. They all had a beautiful day out and one to remember.
They saw a friend called Varien and watched a talk on a book called 'Brain Brilliance' by an author called Lucinda Miller. The book helps families and children make the important connection between what they eat and their mood, behaviour, and learning. This book provides the most up-to-date evidence-based nutritional advice to improve a child’s brain function for all ages from toddler to school age to teens, and beyond. Understand the importance of the microbiome and the gut-brain link, as well as the negative role that ultra-processed foods play on the neurodivergent brain. A beautiful way to understand how important Organic food really is and how lives really can be changed.
They saw the beautiful gardens and breathed in the beautiful country air.
On the way home the children along with Barty, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty and the wiggly butterfly all ran along the country lanes and marveled at how lucky they really are living in what is known as 'the garden of England'.
Still no letter had arrived. The approval of the Hemsted Forest 5k Peace & Light Walks & Runs had been agreed and the first would soon take place.
The 26 Dec Run & Walk would go ahead and saving Christmas was on its way.
Meredith was thinking about how the plans for the run and walk would need to be arranged. Barty Bartrum with Moulin Roty Rabbit along with Monty Montgomery all curled up in a ball listening to the plans while the children ran around chasing the wiggly butterfly, bumble bees and birds in the garden.
A list would need to made:
Insurance ( With Love, care & Grace)
First Aid (With Health, Love and Peace)
Licence from Forestry England (With the gift of God's creation)
Stop watch (With craftsmanship and history)
Pins and numbers (For the children to hand out with the butterflies & Bumble bees)
Risk assessment (With seriousness and kindness)
Flags for the start and finish (With Art and Grace)
Meredith began to sort everything out and hoped that it would be the beginning of something special for the world to see and bring hope, health, Peace and light to the hearts of the people who attended. The children all agreed and were especially excited about the 26th Dec and the build up to Christmas.
The children said "Can we help with the design of the numbers, please"?
"Yes, of course you can" Meredith replied "I was thinking about something gentle that encompasses the journey up to Christmas and the gift of the Christmas festivities. A flower or a Tree with a leaf, perhaps"
The children all thought and agreed and said
"something gentle and yet strong, a little bit like you Meredith when you run, very graceful and beautiful and yet able"
"Thank you" Meredith said
"I feel very humbled and grateful that you would say that, thank you. That's how I hope 'Everybody...has a story running' is seen and helps people on their journey with Peace & Light that helps with health in peoples environment. I do hope Rye Pottery will be able to supply the Peace beads too"
The children all cheered and said "Hurrah for 'Everybody...has a story running', Let's hope it happens soon"
Meredith woke and as she woke, the beautiful birdsong could be heard and the normal question:
"What is the weather like today?"
"Um, bright clear sky with a beautiful frost," one child repeated.
And a little voice said, "Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost, fluffy clouds!"
With this said, Meredith jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully as we expected. "Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost." with a look in the mirror Meredith accomplished her normal ballet twirl while nearly falling over Barty Bartrum and Monty Montgomery, giggling, steadied herself and off they went to prepare a healthy breakfast with the beauty of the gift of God's creation and the Wiggly Butterfly.
"A beautiful day," the children said and off they went to prepare a part organic breakfast to energise them for the day ahead,
"I do hope one day organic will be affordable for all"
Meredith said and the children were too busy concentrating to answer her in return.
After breakfast Meredith began to sort through everything that needed to be completed, went through all the emails asking for quotes and calculating the money she would need to spend. And finally the call to Rye pottery to see if they could make the Peace Beads.
Meredith called and asked,
"Hello Tabby, how are you"?
Tabby replied,
"Very well-thank you"
Meredith continued and asked,
"Do you think it will be possible to make the Peace Beads"?
"Unfortunately not" Tabby replied and explained that they would be very difficult to make and very costly and as a result Tabby didn't think that it would be feasible for them to be made with them,
Meredith's heart sank and she smiled and replied,
"Not to worry, thank you for trying and even considering as Rye Pottery is a very special place. Thank you once again, Good Bye"
The children were disappointed and all sighed and said
"Oh, that's not fair"
Meredith explained...
"Rye Pottery is a very special place and for them to even consider making them was very kind. Don't worry something better will turn up. Remember have Peace, Light, hope and kindness in your hearts and something good will happen".
That afternoon Meredith went for her normal run and the bird's, bee's, Butterflies and Trees all sang as she ran by. The wind in the Trees beautifully whistled and pushed her gently along making her pace a little quicker and on the return made the effort a little bit stronger as if it were God's hand helping her along.
The children giggled and cheered
"well done" as they joined in part of the way.
Once she finished her run she completed her normal stretches and off to the bathroom. Once showered she prepared dinner and settled ready for bed.
As the day had passed by still no letter had turned up, Meredith, the children, along with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all settled down for bed, said their prayers, snuggled up, and fell asleep.
As Meredith fell asleep and into dream-time, she thought of the day gone by and how lucky she is living in Tenterden and hoped for Peace, light, health and happiness for all. Saving Christmas and 'Everybody...has a story running' health shoe shop. Meredith also thought about what she thought and what she knew as the Truth and rested knowing that she did everything she could to protect the vulnerable.
Church of England Christian by My Mother Pamela Francis Evelyn Russell Pannett, my journey & myself!
One thing I would like to tell my child "Don't swear and know that by not doing so means that you have TRUE freedom of choice because you choose not to knowing that you can, but you don't"
In Latin profanus, literally 'before (outside) the temple', pro meaning 'outside' and fanum meaning 'temple, sanctuary'.
"Your Body being your temple, That's why children it is important to remember" Meredith said.
As she awoke, the beautiful birdsong could be heard and the normal question:
"What is the weather like today?"
"Um, Bright blue sky with clouds," one child repeated.
And a little voice said, "Bright blue sky with clouds with beautiful rain drops!"
"The Lord reigns down and the earth is nourished" Meredith thought to herself
With this said, Meredith jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully as we expected. "Bright blue sky with clouds and today, Rain drops." with a look in the mirror Meredith accomplished her normal ballet twirl and off they went to prepare a healthy breakfast with the beauty of the gift of God's creation and the Wiggly Butterfly.
"A beautiful day,"
the children said and off they went to prepare a part organic breakfast to energise them for the day ahead...
"I've been sorting out the list I have for the runs/Walks in Hemsted Forest and I am Looking forward to sorting out the leaflets"
Barty Bartrum with Moulin Roty Rabbit and Monty Montgomery jumped up chasing the Wiggly Butterfly around the room. The children smiled and looked forward to helping and with each leaflet put through the doors in Tenterden, a wish of Kindness, Health, Peace & Light with them from our hands to yours with the bumble bees and Butterflies".
Meredith smiled to herself knowing that her Child, God's child, should always be with her safely and should Never Ever be taken away!
As they all prepared to go for their walk to the pond to see the changing season they talked about collecting the leaves for the garden next year to prepare the rich soil organically. They had already bought the hessian bags as a Birthday present to Meredith in June. The bags were beautiful and natural with an organic smell about them that indicated that they only ever did good in the hands of the owners, as if by magic, but really by the gift of Gods creation with nature.
"We can store them in the little garden outside" they said
" All the goodness that will go back into the soil will help the worms, it will be beautiful soil in preparation for the plants in the garden" Meredith said
As they collected the bags out of the draw the wiggly butterfly flew out as she had got stuck in the draw the night before,
"I wondered where you had disappeared to wiggly one" Meredith said and off they all went...
Meredith thought in the first week of July 2025 "I hope that letter arrives this week "
The Truth is the letter was never ever going to turn up as Meredith Palm Pannett hoped, but did eventually. Meredith Palm Pannett & her child, the children (Christian Children), along with Barty Bartrum , Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery and the Wiggly butterfly all lived as they had hoped, in the Beautiful town of Tenterden, Kent, England.
On their return home after collecting the leaves for the richness of the soil Barty, Moulin Roty Rabbit, and Monty all snuggled and fell asleep with the Wiggly one not far away.
Meredith decided again to go for a run of five kilometers along Appledore Road. The birds, the bees, and butterflies all followed, and the children cheered her along the run. The children not far along the run all held out their hands for Meredith to touch as she ran by all giggling along the way..
"If you want to you can run like this one day" Meredith said
and the children replied...
"Your too fast"
"You can be too" Meredith smiled and continued her run
Passing by people who would say
"Hello"
and then home again, feeling refreshed.
While Meredith completed her normal stretching routine on the step outside she marveled at the gift of God's creation in the beautiful sunset and bird song in the distance,
"I do hope people come to the runs/walks in Hemsted Forest to how beautiful nature and health really are" Meredith said to herself.
Then into the shower and ready for a healthy dinner then settled ready for bed.
Meredith, the children, along with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all settled down for bed, said their prayers, snuggled up, and fell asleep.
In the night Meredith could hear the wise Owl in the distance,
"Twit Twoo" the owl sang and disappeared into the distance.
As Meredith awoke, the beautiful birdsong could be heard a little fainter today and the normal question:
"What is the weather like today?"
"Um, beautiful bright clear sky," one child repeated.
And a little voice said, "Beautiful bright clear sky with a beautiful frost, fluffy clouds!"
With this said, Meredith jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully as we expected. "Bright clear sky" with a look in the mirror Meredith accomplished her normal ballet twirl giggling, steadied herself and off they went to prepare a healthy organic breakfast to energise them for the day ahead, with the beauty of the gift of God's creation and the Wiggly Butterfly.
"Children" Meredith said
"where is Barty, Moulin Roty Rabbit and Monty this morning"?
"I'm not sure" the children replied
The Wiggly one fluttered around behind the sofa and out jumped Barty and Monty rolling around the floor playing,
Meredith smiled and said
"Come on we are going to order the flag for that start of the run & walk in hemsted Forest" I have already designed it. It has a Tree with snow on and a Beautiful star and the writing explains the run & walk"
Meredith smiled and the children said,
"How exciting, Hurrah"!
As they ordered the flag for the start Meredith began to talk about saving Christmas Peace & Light and 116 Tenterden High Street The Old Gallery House for the running health shoe shop 'Everybody...has a story running'
"I thought I would have classical music playing in the shop once it was open. Classical music offers various cognitive and emotional benefits for people, potentially enhancing focus, memory, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. Classical music can positively impact child development, fostering cognitive, emotional, and social growth. It doesn't make babies "smarter" in a direct way, it does stimulate brain development, improve listening skills, and promote emotional intelligence as "
Again the children all giggled and said "Hurrah"!
Once the flag was ordered they all went out for the morning walk to the Pond with Barty, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty and the Wiggly One along with the Bird, Bees and Butterflies all joining them to see if they can see Scarfy Giraffe.
As they were walking along the clouds came over and the wind picked up. The children were running along counting their steps between the tree lined lane and running fast between them from one to the next the bird's, bee's, Butterflies and Damselflies.
In the distance they could see Scarfy Giraffe looking pleased as the sight of Meredith, the children, along with Barty, Moulin Roty Rabbit and Monty running along.
The children shouted,
"We have designed the flag for the runs /Walks in Hemsted Forest and it looks beautiful"
Scarfy Giraffe said
"I look forward to seeing it and it's nice to see you all running along"
Meredith asked how Scarfy Giraffe was and they all went for a walk together. They spoke of the Hemsted Forest walks/runs, saving Christmas and '116 Tenterden High Street the old Gallery house' and how that was coming along.
Meredith explained slowly, but they still had hope in their hearts and their prayers that the wrongs in the world would soon be made right and the house would be hers for the running health shoe shop and her home.
As the walk drew close to it's end Scarfy Giraffe said,
"See you all again soon"
"Love you-God bless" they all replied and of they went home.
That early evening Meredith went for her normal run and the bird's, bee's, Butterflies and Trees all sang as she ran by. The wind in the Trees beautifully whistled and pushed her gently along making her pace a little quicker and on the return made the effort a little bit stronger as if it were God's hand helping her along.
The children giggled and cheered
"well done" as they joined in part of the way.
Once she finished her run she completed her normal stretches and off to the bathroom. Once showered she prepared dinner. After dinner Meredith thought about "Everybody...has a story running idea"...
"I hope the GP manages this time to support the idea at Ivy court surgery with me having referrals to the shop with a voucher for discount for people who can't afford the shoes and who may need a little help with weight or slight mental health. The shoes are so important at the start of their journey so they don't get injured at the beginning and get disheartened.
Plantar fasciitis is a difficult injury that can occur when over weight or with too much exercise too soon, so the shoes are so important to mental health and injury avoidance for motivation to continue the exercise, which can be difficult when over weight or suffering in another way."
The children listened and said
"What's that"?
Meredith replied
"One is a foot injury and the other is, Um, well lets explain it this way, Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community and sometimes people can't do that for many different reasons"
The children all giggled and said "Brilliant"!
As the evening passed by Meredith, the children, along with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all settled down for bed, said their prayers, snuggled up, and fell asleep.
As Meredith awoke, the beautiful birdsong could be heard and rain at the window. The normal question:
"What is the weather like today?"
"Um, beautiful rain to nourish the soil sent down from heaven by God and clouds," one child repeated.
And a little voice said, "Um, beautiful rain to nourish the soil sent down from heaven by God and clouds with blue sky!"
With this said, Meredith jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully as we expected. "beautiful rain to nourish the soil sent down from heaven by God and clouds with blue sky" with a look in the mirror Meredith accomplished her normal ballet twirl giggling, steadied herself and off they went to prepare a healthy organic breakfast to energise them for the day ahead, with the beauty of the gift of God's creation and the Wiggly Butterfly.
Now, it was Sunday and church day, so everyone was up and dressed ready for singing in church, but this morning the first thing on Meredith's mind was
" Where is this situation change that enables me to buy the running health shoe shop and my home in 116 Tenterden High Street The Old Gallery House, perhaps it will happen one day soon"?!
Church was as ever a friendly event with the fellowship and today was a family day with reflection and all the congregation talking to each other about the restoration of the church. The children listened and sang and Monty, Moulin Roty Rabbit and Barty all listened and played while we sang.
This time passed by and the afternoon walk was as pleasant as ever and the Birds, the Bees, Butterflies, Barty, Moulin Roty Rabbit and Monty all ran along singing the hymns from earlier.
As the evening passed by Meredith, the children, along with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all settled down for bed, said their prayers, snuggled up, and fell asleep.
As Meredith awoke, the beautiful birdsong could be heard a little fainter today as it was raining and the normal question:
"What is the weather like today?"
"Um, beautiful bright clear sky," one child repeated.
And a little voice said, "Beautiful bright clear sky with a beautiful frost, fluffy clouds!"
With this said, Meredith jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully as we expected. "Bright clear sky" with a look in the mirror Meredith accomplished her normal ballet twirl giggling, steadied herself and off they went to prepare a healthy organic breakfast to energise them for the day ahead, with the beauty of the gift of God's creation and the Wiggly Butterfly.
Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all ran around the house in anticipation of the day ahead and the children ran along too.
As the day unfolded Meredith began to think about the Runs in Helmsted Forest and especially the 26th Dec Peace & Light, how beautiful this would be, and encouraging for the 12 days of Christmas. Meredith said to the children,
"Do you know what the Christmas wreath symbolises"?
"I'm not sure" They replied
So Meredith proceeded...
"The Christmas wreath Eternal cycle of life derived from the Latin word "adventus," meaning "arrival," Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year and is a sacred season of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day. At the heart of this beautiful tradition stands the Advent wreath, adorned with symbolic candles, and accompanied by heartfelt prayers as you light each candle.
Each candle represents a different theme of the Christian journey during Advent: the first candle symbolises hope, the second peace, the third joy, and the fourth love. The central, white candle, often called the "Christ candle," is lit on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, signifying the arrival of the long-awaited Messiah. Perhaps we can make a wreath this year and a candle could be given to each finisher of the Peace & Light run or walk on the 26th Dec for them to light and say something special and symbolic to them whatever their religion"?
"That's a beautiful Idea" The children replied.
While Barty, Moulin Roty Rabbit and Monty along with the Wiggly Butterfly, Bumble Bees, and birds all ran around them.
As they went along their walk in Tenterden they saw a lady who had experienced and injury when she was young and could no longer run like she used to. Meredith called her and said,
"You used to run didn't you"?
"Yes, Hurdles and 100 meters, but after my brain surgery I haven't been able to"
"I'm holding Runs or Walks in Hemsted Forest for Health, Peace & Light soon, you could come along and see if you can get fit again to run to help you on your journey"
"I'm not sure I could"?
" If you want to you can. You could come and walk and see if you improve on your times and progress. Speak to your Dr and see what they say"
"Thank you, I will think about that" And off she went,
"Another person who might be interested in the shop children. She may need stability running shoe's, but I will have to look at her feet and gait to see" Meredith said
"Hurrah" the children said
Off they continued on their walk singing "Barty Bartrum, Monty Montgomery, Moulin Roty Rabbit we Love you, Wiggly Butterfly we love you too...
Now, this particular day was warmer than most and the beautiful blue sky shone brighter than most days. They had already seen the morning star in the sky and marveled at how beautiful the gift of the universe was to us all and so perfect in every way.
Meredith said
"I hope we can all aspire to be the best we can be"
and one of the children said...
"Does that mean we have to be perfect"?
Meredith replied...
"My little one, we are not God and Gods beauty is beyond perfect, we can't even imagine how perfect God Love is and how beautiful, so no one on earth will ever be perfect, but what we can do is try to be the best we can be. Some days we will manage this and others not so well, but if we see God's love or Beauty and perfection in all that we do and all that is around us, then the world will start to see the change it need's to see and that's why my running health shoe shop is important to me"
"I see" The little one replied
"Simplicity I say. A little bit like the Pencil, made from graphite which makes a diamond in the earth and yet in the hands of a gifted person by God, the pencil creates beautiful art like Leonardo Da Vinci" Meredith said...
"Hurrah" and all the children along with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit and Monty Montgomery along with the Wiggly Butterfly, Bumble Bees, and birds all ran around them.
As they passed lavender plant in a front garden they saw another bumble bee resting...
"Would you like to come on a walk?" Meredith said
"Yes, that would be nice" replied the Bumble bee and off they all continued on their walk.
As they walked along the finally reached the pond where they were able to see one of the last Damsel fly's of the summer as it was now Autumn. It was the most beautiful green and so friendly it landed on Meredith's hand so she could have a closer look at the gift of God's creation.
"It's so beautiful and yet prehistoric as it linage dates back to 300 million years ago, incredible" Meredith said..
The children smiled and continued to run around with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly one.
"Children" Meredith said
"Yes"
"If we get 116 Tenterden HIgh Street the Old Gallery House before Christmas we must get 4 Christmas Trees from Hole Park Estate not too far away. 3 for the grass outside the house for everyone to adore and love as a Christmas gift to see the lights of the winter and a sign of the star followed by the 3 wise men and 1 for inside the home beautiful for us to it by in the evening, rooted so I can replant them again after the 12 days of Christmas. The running health shoes shop will have lights also. Lot's of trees have significance. The tree of knowledge, the olive tree and many others and a special Tree was mentioned in the bible that has great meaning and that was The balsam's symbolic associations with figures like the Virgin Mary, Jesus and other trees.
Let's look at some of those trees:
A symbol of peace, prosperity, and fruitfulness, olive trees and their oil are used in rituals and represent God's blessings.
Often associated with peace and prosperity, fig trees are mentioned from the Garden of Eden onwards and are a classic fruit tree in the Bible.
Known for its strength and durability, cedar wood was used to build the Temple in Jerusalem and symbolizes grandeur and abundance.
Symbolizing strength and endurance, oaks are mentioned in connection with places and significant events.
The almond tree is one of the first trees mentioned in the Bible, and its blossoms are a symbol of watchfulness and divine favor.
The grapevine is the most frequently mentioned plant in the Bible, often symbolizing Israel as a nation and representing Jesus as the vine and his followers as branches.
A type of fig tree, the sycamore is known for its wide branches and was the tree Zacchaeus climbed to see Jesus.
Was used to build the Tabernacle and its furnishings.
A symbol of beauty and fertility, pomegranates are mentioned in the Bible and are thought by some to be the fruit of the Tree of Life.
Willows are often associated with weeping and lamentation, but also with life and vitality
Some associate the cypress tree with the tree of life, and it is mentioned in the context of resurrection and eternal life.
So trees have great meaning and significance as well as giving us oxygen and thousands of other trees all around the world. We will have to visit Kew gardens one day in the summer"
"Brilliant" the children said
With that all said they walked home trying to see how many trees they could recognise from the tree cards they had with them the other day"
On their return home Barty, Moulin Roty Rabbit, and Monty all snuggled and fell asleep with the Wiggly one again not far away.
Meredith decided again to go for a run of five kilometers along Appledore Road. The birds, the bees, and butterflies all followed, and the children cheered her along the run. Passing by people who would say
"Hello" and then home again, feeling refreshed.
While Meredith completed her normal stretching routine on the step outside she marveled again at the gift of God's creation in the beautiful sunset and bird song in the distance.
As the evening passed by Meredith, the children, along with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all settled down for bed, said their prayers, snuggled up, and fell asleep.
As Meredith awoke, the beautiful birdsong could be heard and the normal question:
"What is the weather like today?"
"Um, beautiful bright clear sky," one child repeated.
And a little voice said, "Beautiful bright clear sky with a beautiful frost, fluffy clouds!"
With this said, Meredith jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully as we expected. "Bright clear sky" with a look in the mirror Meredith accomplished her normal ballet twirl giggling, steadied herself and off they went to prepare a healthy organic breakfast to energise them for the day ahead, with the beauty of the gift of God's creation and the Wiggly Butterfly.
Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all ran around the house in anticipation of the day ahead and the children ran along too.
"The new date's for the runs or Walks in Hemsted Forest are ready and the 26th Dec is one of them. Hopefully, the people of Tenterden and farther a field may come to take part in them. I will have to make the leaflets soon to be posted through the doors." Meredith said
The idea? To help people care for their local environment, appreciate the beauty of the trees around them, and recognise the healing power of their leaves, Peace and Light.
Meredith smiled as she planned the event—organizing numbers with the help of the bumblebees and butterflies, who would flutter gently from hand to hand, delivering them. She also hoped to hand out information from the Soil Association to promote health in all aspects of life and help to protect the gift of God's creation.
"The butterflies and bumble bees can help do that from our hands to their homes with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, and Monty Montgomery."
The children cheered.
"I wish I could have got the Rye Pottery to make the white Peace beads"
Meredith said,
"It would have meant an incredible amount to my Mother as she loved Rye. Perhaps something for the future"
The children giggled and sang:
“REMEMBER, We can hand out the pins for the numbers and shout, ‘Don’t worry—you’ll be fine! Well done!"
"And saving Christmas would begin" Meredith said
The children all smiled and Barty jumped up at Meredith in agreement as Monty sat beside her.
"Who's that at the door?" Meredith said
Meredith went to the door and there on the door step were 2 parcels. She looked at them and wondered 'what can it be?' then quickly opened them and there was the beautiful flag ready for the start and finish of the runs & Walks for Health, Peace, & Light in Hemsted Forest and pins, numbers and signs.
"Hurrah" the children and Meredith said and by this time Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit and Monty Montgomery were all running around the house with the Wiggly one.
As they gathered themselves from all the excitement Meredith called the children over...
"Children, Barty, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty, and the Wiggly one, come over here, I want to tell you something"
The children and all gathered and snuggled together to listen to what was to be said...
"These Health, Peace & Light runs or Walks, espescially the 26th Dec and the running health shoe shop in Tenterden are going to be very special because they will have great meaning to many and all people who may not know at the time, but will eventually. They will bring light into the world and hope, hope that people never thought could ever exist again in a world that had forgotten just how beautiful it really is. If the people gather in their multitudes and join us on our runs or walks in Hemsted Forest then the world will see the change it really needs to see"
"Really?" said the children
"Really, Keep hope & light in our hearts and saying our prayers in the morning and before bed with Gods blessing" Meredith said and thought to herself
'Where is that letter they said would be sent?'
Still the days passed by and still no letter had arrived. Meredith, the children, Barty Bartrum with Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery and the Wiggly one all all wondered why would someone promise the letter and not send it?
Meredith ordered the numbers, pins and everything she needed for the runs & Walks in Hemsted Forest and looked forward to these taking place including and especially the 26th December. The candles had been bought and ready for handing out at the finish of the event's. The flag needed a little adjusting and would then be ready for the start and finish. All a gift of God's creation Meredith thought to herself.
That afternoon Meredith went for her normal run and the bird's, bee's, Butterflies and Trees all sang as she ran by. Again, the wind in the Trees beautifully whistled and pushed her gently along making her pace a little quicker and on the return made the effort a little bit stronger as if it were God's hand helping her along.
The children giggled and cheered
"well done" as they joined in part of the way.
Once she finished her run she completed her normal stretches and off to the bathroom. Once showered she prepared dinner and settled ready for bed.
As the day had passed by still no letter had turned up. I'm sure the letter must turn up and soon, it really is important.
Meredith, the children, along with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all settled down for bed, said their prayers, snuggled up, and fell asleep.
The next morning as Meredith awoke, the beautiful birdsong could be heard and the normal question:
"What is the weather like today?"
"Um, beautiful bright clear sky," one child repeated.
And a little voice said, "Beautiful bright clear sky with a beautiful frost, fluffy clouds!"
With this said, Meredith jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully as we expected. "Bright clear sky" with a look in the mirror Meredith accomplished her normal ballet twirl giggling, steadied herself and off they went to prepare a healthy organic breakfast to energise them for the day ahead, with the beauty of the gift of God's creation and the Wiggly Butterfly.
Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all ran around the house in anticipation of the day ahead and the children ran along too singing...
Now, this particular day there was a play on at the Ellen Terry Barn at the Smallhythe Place called 'A mid summer night's dream' By William Shakespeare. A beautiful production.
A Midsummer Night's Dream is a play written by William Shakespeare in about 1595 or 1596. The play is set in Athens, and consists of several subplots. The play finds themselves in a forest inhabited by fairies who manipulate the humans and are engaged in their own domestic intrigue.
A Midsummer Night's Dream is one of Shakespeare's most popular and widely performed plays.
Meredith prepared herself to go and see the play with her children, Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery and the Wiggly one. Along the way the bird's the Bees the butterflies all danced around while Meredith made her way to the play.
As they arrived the sun shone in the gardens and people gathered for a glass of sparkling mineral water with a slice of lemon all chatting as they waited patiently for the play to begin. As the play began Meredith marveled at how simple and beautiful the Barn was with it's thatched roof and cushioned chairs and humble the simplicity was and yet the commitment and passion that shone through with the actors performances on the simple stage along with the music played in the corner of the room, a man with a lute, and that was all. How beautiful the gift of God's creation.
As the night went on and the play finished Meredith walked home along the country road and saw just how beautiful the English countryside really is and why it is called the "Garden of England". The Bird's the Bees and Butterflies along with us all singing as we went thinking of Meredith's 116 Tenterden High Street The Old Gallery House and Everybody...has a story running health shoe shop and home.
Meredith, the children, along with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all settled down for bed, said their prayers, snuggled up, and fell asleep.
The next morning as Meredith awoke, the beautiful birdsong could be heard and the normal question:
"What is the weather like today?
"beautiful bright clear sky," Meredith said...
"Um, beautiful bright clear sky," one child repeated.
And a little voice said, "Beautiful bright clear sky with a beautiful frost, and butterflies!"
With this said, Meredith jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully as we expected. "Bright clear sky and strangely enough a Butterfly " with a look in the mirror Meredith accomplished her normal ballet twirl, steadied herself and opened the window to let the cold butterfly in, then off they went to prepare a healthy organic breakfast to energise them for the day ahead, with the beauty of the gift of God's creation and the Wiggly Butterfly.
The butterfly that turned up on the window ledge all of a sudden started fluttering at the window as the morning sunlight began to appear. Meredith opened the window and let the butterfly out into the beautiful day. The wiggly one stayed and kept her hat and scarf on when she became cold as the Autumn set in. The beautiful gift of God's creation shines all around us when the sun appears, a little bit like Jesus when he was born. The world, for a moment, saw hope that a brighter day would be upon us when Mary was in the manger.
The wise men followed the star. I hope people will come to the runs or walks in Hemsted Forest whatever their religion for Health, Peace, & Light.
"Children" Meredith said,
"Yes" they all said while chasing Monty and Barty around the room with Moulin Roty Rabbit...
I hope the Christmas carols are welcomed and supported in the town this year with people going to the church service as they always do, but also supporting ours at 116 Tenterden High Street The Old gallery house with candles. It would be beautiful to see a crowd gather and celebrate the journey Mary & Joseph took. I thought the other day that we could also hold a run in Hemsted Forest at Easter too.
"Hurrah" The children said as they caught Barty to put her jacket on to go out for a walk.
"Everybody...has a story running should be open by then and the real meaning of the shop will be understood for Health, Peace, & Light"
Meredith looked on the doorstep to see if there was any news. Again, none today, let's hope there will be soon.
"I hope I get 116 Tenterden High Street The Old Gallery House as my home and the running health shoe shop "Everybody...has a story running" Meredith Palm Pannett (Meredith) church of England Christian, by my Mother Pamela Francis Evelyn Russell Pannett to date, Meredith thought...
The next morning as Meredith awoke, the beautiful birdsong could be heard and Meredith noticed that at different times of year the bird song changed. Spring was always full of joy, summer time different bird's were more prominent and Autumn time different also.
"The body has it's own clock called a circadian rhythm. It is the body's natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours. It influences various bodily functions, including hormone release, body temperature, and metabolism. Essentially, it's the body's internal clock, working a 24-hour cycle of biological activities. It's a little bit like the birds clocks that change throughout the year and we hear differently at different times" Meredith said
"Really, that's interesting"
"I thought so. " Meredith said Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105.
Then this morning the normal question:
"What is the weather like today?"
"Um, beautiful bright clear sky ," one child repeated.
And a little voice said, "Beautiful bright clear sky with a beautiful frost and rabbits, fluffy clouds!"
With this said, Meredith jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully as we expected. "Bright clear sky" with a look in the mirror Meredith accomplished her normal ballet twirl giggling, steadied herself and off they went to prepare a healthy organic breakfast to energise them for the day ahead, with the beauty of the gift of God's creation and the Wiggly Butterfly.
Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all ran around the house in anticipation of the day ahead.
"3 more arrow signs for the runs and walks need to be ordered and a timer watch, remind me later to do that please children" Meredith said
"We will" the children replied
"Thank you" Meredith said..
" I am looking forward to Christmas for all the years I lost" Meredith thought to herself...
"Children" Meredith said
"It has come to my attention that in England Britain there is growing concern about malnutrition in schools. While there is a significant increase in the number of children eligible for free school meals in schools it is still difficult to provide adequate nutrition. Schools are increasingly seeing the effects of this, with many reporting that hunger and food insecurity negatively affect children's learning"
"How can that be when there is so much money for research?" The children said...
" Well, that's the point" Meredith's attention was drawn to the bumble bee she had brought in from the cold the night before to look after so that it didn't get too cold and was beginning to stir...
"Children can you just check the bumble bee for me as she may need to go outside" Meredith asked..
"Just a minute... Monty is chasing the Wiggly one and the Wiggly one is trying to put on her scarf" the children replied
"It's fine, Bumbley is just having a wash on the Bonsai before she goes out" One of the children replied
"Now back to the food situation. No one anywhere in the world should go hungry and organic food should be affordable to all and health should be natural to all instead of ill health, just like nature. Bumbley should not have to worry about pesticides"
"He's off out the window" the children said
"Who" Meredith asked
"Bumbley"
"That's good, God speed Bumbley" Meredith shouted and continued to explain
"It's a little bit like if we imagine people going into space and the only way you can go into space is by leaving rubbish, then no one should go into space until they can figure out how not to leave rubbish behind. We should look after earth and all that is in it before we try to do other things. The same with research. We know what should be happening and yet no one is doing it. God's gift to us, our bodies, soul & minds and that's why what we eat, our health and what we put into our minds is so important and that's why my running health shoe shop is too and all that goes with it"
"I see" one of the children said
"Brilliant, I am looking forward to Christmas with health, Light & Peace" Meredith said
Now where is that letter?!...
"I do hope that everyone who comes to the runs and walks, looks at their journey and how they can improve it, the processed foods are stopped and I hope that letter arrives soon as 116 Tenterden High Street the Old Gallery house is so important to the Running Health Shoe shop in Tenterden"
Once the day drew near to an end Meredith prepared the dinner and settled ready for bed. Meredith, the children, along with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all settled down for bed, said their prayers, snuggled up, and fell asleep.
Still no letter had turned up. I'm sure the letter must turn up and soon, it really is important Meredith fell asleep thinking...
As the night passed and the morning broke this particular morning Meredith said thoughtfully,
What's the weather like outside?
“Um... bright clear sky with a beautiful frost and fluffy clouds.”
One child repeated,
“Um... bright clear sky with a beautiful frost and fluffy clouds.”
Another child added with delight,
“Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost, fluffy clouds... and a rainbow.”
With that, Meredith jumped out of bed, twirled like a ballerina in front of the mirror, and flung open the curtains. Just as expected—the day had started beautifully. They headed downstairs to prepare a healthy breakfast, mindful of the beauty of God’s creation, knowing how it would nourish our minds, bodies, and souls.
The children knew this well—and so did Scarfy Giraffe—how vital healthy soil was to our food, and how crop rotation kept the earth and environment well.
On their return home after collecting the leaves for the richness of the soil Barty, Moulin Roty Rabbit, and Monty all snuggled and fell asleep with the Wiggly one not far away.
Meredith decided again to go for a run of five kilometers along Appledore Road. The birds, the bees, and butterflies all followed, and the children cheered her along the run. The children not far along the run all held out their hands for Meredith to touch as she ran by all giggling along the way..
"If you want to you can run like this one day" Meredith said
and the children replied...
"Your too fast"
"You can be too" Meredith smiled and continued her run
Passing by people who would say
"Hello"
and then home again, feeling refreshed.
While Meredith completed her normal stretching routine on the step outside she marveled at the gift of God's creation in the beautiful sunset and bird song in the distance...
"I do hope people come to the runs/walks in Hemsted Forest to how beautiful nature and health really are" Meredith said to herself.
Then into the shower and ready for a healthy dinner.
Meredith, the children, along with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all settled down for bed, said their prayers, snuggled up, and fell asleep.
Where was the letter?...
As Meredith stirred from her sleep the normal question
"What is the weather like today?"
"Um, beautiful bright clear sky with clouds and morning dew ," one child repeated.
And a little voice said, "beautiful bright clear sky with clouds and morning dew on spiders webbs like crystals !"
With this said, Meredith jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully as we expected. "Bright clear sky" with a look in the mirror Meredith accomplished her normal ballet twirl giggling, steadied herself and off they went to prepare a healthy organic breakfast to energise them for the day ahead, with the beauty of the gift of God's creation and the Wiggly Butterfly.
Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all ran around the house in anticipation of the day ahead...
The day was beautiful and bright with the sunshine and
Meredith had been to church with the children and Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit and Monty Montgomery, the birds the bees and butterflies all flew around
while the service took place.
After, Meredith decided to go for her normal walk, but this
time to Ellen Terrys barn again and through the fields. She met a lady in a car who asked...
"Have you enough water as the sun is still quite warm"...
"Yes-thank you" Meredith said and held up her water bottle she had in her arms.. Meredith replied.
As she walked along she came across a bridge that lead to another bridge where she sat and tried to catch the fish with her pink net...
"How clear the water is" She thought to herself as she missed the fish each time. The water ways so important to the environment and how if you were not careful you could get stuck, unable to get to the next field if you didn't plan your route...
"How beautiful the fields are and the water ways along with the wildlife. The gift of God's creation" She thought...
On they walked through the fields and along the canal where they saw 2 adult swans and 5 signets. The babied had beautiful fluffy downs and were a gift of God's creation royal in all their majesty...
"Hello" Meredith said
"Hello" The swans said as the babies all paddled around eating on the water
" Are you the lady we have heard about called Meredith?" the swans asked..
"Yes, yes, I am Meredith, why do you ask"
"We have heard you are trying to save Christmas, You must, it is so important" and off they swam...
Meredith wondered how they had heard about the plan of saving Christmas and continued her walk past the pond, and on to home.
As she approached home she looked into the distance and saw the sun beginning to set and once home sat on the door step thinking about the beautiful walk she had had in the beautiful town of Tenterden. While on the step she heard a rustling by the bins. As she looked a stote peeped out. Meredith marvelled at how beautiful and perfect the little stote was with an incredible face and white chest with a auburn colouring and long tail. How lucky I am seeing such a beautiful creature out of the blue...
"Hello" Meredith said
"What are you doing here"
"I'm looking for Meredith"
"That's me. How can I help"? Meredith replied
"I have heard that your trying to save Christmas"
"That's right"
"You must as it's important to all of us"
And off she ran through the hedge and into the next garden.
As she did Meredith wondered again, how strange, how did she know what was happening and then began to think again about Christmas.
Christmas was on it's way and the letter was still to arrive...
Everything was in place for the running health shoe shop and the runs in Hemsted Forest, they were all just waiting for the date to arrive, for the first run or walk with health, Peace, & Light. The leaflets were being printed ready to be handed out and put through letter boxes and emails to be sent.
Even the T-Shirts with the star on were ready to be bought and ordered.
Where is that letter? Meredith said to herself...
Once the day drew near to an end Meredith prepared the dinner and settled ready for bed still thinking about Christmas. Meredith, the children, along with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all settled down for bed, said their prayers, snuggled up, and fell asleep.
Still no letter had turned up. I'm sure the letter must turn up and soon, it really is important Meredith fell asleep thinking...
As the night passed and the morning broke Meredith said thoughtfully,
What's the weather like outside?
“Um... bright clear sky with a beautiful sparkly frost and fluffy clouds.”
One child repeated,
“Um... bright clear sky with a beautiful sparkly frost and fluffy clouds.”
Another child added with delight,
“Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost, fluffy clouds... and snow.”
With that, Meredith jumped out of bed, twirled like a ballerina in front of the mirror, and flung open the curtains. Just as expected—the day had started beautifully. They headed downstairs to prepare a healthy breakfast, mindful of the beauty of God’s creation, knowing how it would nourish our minds, bodies, and souls.
This particular cold morning Meredith chose to dress in a beautiful chalky dark blue skirt to just above her ankles, grey woolen tights with beautiful healthy shoes that a small strap crossed over the fore foot with a small buckle and arch support, a white long sleeve T shirt top and a grey lambs wool cardigan ready for the day ahead as her own Princess.
"Beautiful" the children said while Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit and Monty Montgomery along with the Wiggly one all ran around her feet.
"Thank you" Meredith replied
"I think a long 12 mile walk is what's needed. Come along" and Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, wiggly One, Butterflies and Bumble bees all gathered themselves together and went on their walk.
At halfway they found a place to have a sparkling mineral water with a slice of lemon and again picked themselves up and walked back home tired from the walk.
The runs / walks in Hemsted Forest for health, Peace, & Light will soon be here and I need to order a timer watch a little more modern than Harrison, but with Harrison's in our thoughts, the seconds like the beats of our hearts as time ticks by...
Once the day drew near to an end Meredith prepared the dinner and settled ready for bed still thinking about Christmas. Meredith, the children, along with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all settled down for bed, said their prayers, snuggled up, and fell asleep.
Still no letter had turned up. I'm sure the letter must turn up and soon, it really is important Meredith fell asleep thinking...
As Meredith awoke, the beautiful birdsong could be heard and rain at the window. The normal question:
"What is the weather like today?"
"Um, beautiful rain to nourish the soil sent down from heaven by God and clouds," one child repeated.
And a little voice said, "Um, beautiful rain to nourish the soil sent down from heaven by God and clouds with blue sky!"
With this said, Meredith jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully as we expected. "beautiful rain to nourish the soil sent down from heaven by God and clouds with blue sky" with a look in the mirror Meredith accomplished her normal ballet twirl giggling, steadied herself and off they went to prepare a healthy organic breakfast to energise them for the day ahead, with the beauty of the gift of God's creation and the Wiggly Butterfly.
The Autumn had come early this year and the the vibrant yellow and red color in autumn leaves caused by pigments called carotenoids and anthocyanins had been even more beautiful than before and the butternut squash and blue berries even more healthy than ever. Now the leaves had all dropped and the hessian bags used to store the leaves for leaf mulch the following year or two. The long walk the day before had tired us, the running stopwatch had been ordered along with the leaflets waiting for all to arrive and Christmas was on it's way and hopefully peace, Light, and health for all and the gift of God's creation.
The butterflies and bumble bees were getting ready to settle for the winter, but were not quite ready to and followed Meredith and here children along with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and Wiggly one. The sky was clear and a beautiful blue like Mary's gown and with faith we knew that the stars and planets were still there even though they couldn't be seen until after the sun had set and the moon had risen.
The leaflets had arrived and were being handed out for the runs and walks in Hemsted Forest for Health, Peace, and Light and with every one every blessing with the bumble bee's and butterflies from our hand's to theirs.
Soon the first run and walk would be taking place and everything was ready,
even the watch had arrived.
The Peace beads and labels were being kept for when the running health shoe shop 'Everybody...has a story running' was opened in the Town of Tenterden and still the hope that the Peace beads from Rye pottery might be able to be made. The Chocolate shop, Truffles@Coco were on standby to make the liqueurs and the healthy hot chocolate for the Christmas evening outside the 116 Tenterden High Street the Old gallery house on the green with 85% Chocolate discs for the children to try to show them a healthier alternative and the explanation that it derives from a Tree and not a plastic packet. Webb's the Iron mongers were ready with the leaflets for the Choir evening and
St Mildred's church choir on standby ready to help with their beautiful gift of God's creation, their voices. Hole park Estate Christmas Trees to be ordered.
All Meredith needed now was the Letter to arrive and Health, Peace, & Light should begin to be seen...
Once home Meredith decided again to go for a run of five kilometers along Appledore Road. The birds, the bees, and butterflies all followed, and the children cheered her along the run. The children not far along the run all held out their hands for Meredith to touch as she ran by all giggling along the way..
Passing by people who would say
"Hello"
and then home again, feeling refreshed.
While Meredith completed her normal stretching routine on the step outside she marveled again at the gift of God's creation in the beautiful sunset and bird song in the distance, and thought about what she had said earlier about faith in the stars and planets still being in the sky even in the day light.
"I do hope people come to the runs/walks in Hemsted Forest to see how beautiful nature and health really are" Meredith said to herself.
In the day they had been handing out the leaflets with the butterflies and bumble bees and blue birds and wrens with a 5k Forest run plan to show how to start running for those who didn't know how to start. Eventually there would be a 5k to 10k forest run plan and the people who wanted to would be able to run stronger and faster in the Spring.
All the people of the Town of Tenterden were beginning to get excited about the first run or walk and Meredith was hopeful that health with organic food and all that goes with it along with Peace and light would soon begin to be seen all around us. Scarfy Giraffe, Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, Wiggly one with her scarf & hat, the children with the bumble bees and butterflies would be able to help hand out the organic Arnica Weleda shower gels to all the finishers and a candle to light their paths on their continued journey's until the next run or walk in Hemsted Forest.
The big run or walk for health, Peace & Light was on the 26 Dec and was most anticipated to encourage the advent journey to Christmas day and the 12 days of Christmas with a run or walk for the whole family and friends on the 26th.
Saving Christmas had begun....
I wonder if the news papers would write about my story and put my runs in Hemsted Forest to promote the Runs and Walks for Health, Peace, And Light & saving Christmas, Meredith thought to herself...and then she remembered that they have far more important things to write about than her story. But then again there were those letters, quite a few letters over the last past years...
The letters were written to Father Christmas and the Reindeer, but this year they appeared a little behind. Meredith wrote again asking
"when would the children be able to write a letter and get a reply"?
Meredith waited and waited and then all of a sudden she had a reply. The letter read as follows...
Dear Meredith
Thank you for your letter!
We will be in contact early September. XX
All the very best,
Tiddlywinks the Elf
Postmaster-in-Chief
The Polar Post Office
24 Toboggan Lane
THE NORTH POLE
May your days be merry & bright!
Peace & Light to the holy land...
"Uhm" Meredith thought
Then all of a sudden Barty Bartrum with Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, Wiggly one, and the children all ran into the room.
"But where is that letter promised"? Meredith thought...
As they left the house chasing the remaining leaves lifted by the wind Meredith came across a shop with a 6 foot polar bear in the window and wondered...
"Why is that there?"
The children giggled and marveled at how life like it was and continued on their walk with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit and the wiggly one chasing. A week went by and all of a sudden a giant 6 foot Teddy bear appeared along side the Polar bear. As they all walked past Meredith thought...
"Why is that in there?"
The children again Marveled at the fun and excitement seeing these things bring, but Meredith wondered what was going on?
Again, as the weeks went by, they were removed from the shop and a new shop opened, but this time with Reindeer pelts in the window.
"Oh, my goodness, we need to act fast saving Christmas" Meredith said
"Come along children, Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the wiggly one, don't look in the shop"
Saving Christmas had become even more pressing!!
"Where is that letter, 116 Tenterden High Street, The Old Gallery House was even more important than ever" Meredith said...
And the leaflets for the 5k Run or Walk in Hemsted Forest were handed out with Health, Peace, & Light with every one with more importance than ever from our hands to theirs with the butterflies and bumble bees...
Church of England Christian past, present and future and her own Princess...
For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.
Matthew 18:20
"Now where is that letter" Meredith said...
As the evening drew in Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, and Monty all snuggled and fell asleep with the Wiggly one not far away in the sitting room.
Meredith decided again to go for a run of five kilometers along Appledore Road. The birds, the bees, and butterflies all followed.
Passing by people who would say...
"Hello"
and then home again, feeling refreshed.
While Meredith completed her normal stretching routine on the step outside she marveled again at the gift of God's creation in the beautiful sunset and bird song in the distance. Pip the neighbours cat came by to say hello as he always did and then returned to his home...
"I do hope people come to the runs/walks in Hemsted Forest. So many have said they will to see how beautiful nature and health really are" Meredith said to herself.
Then into the shower and ready for a healthy dinner.
Meredith, the children, along with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all settled down for bed, said their prayers, snuggled up, and fell asleep.
In the night Meredith woke thinking about saving Christmas and the Running health shoe shop 116 Tenterden High Stree The Old Gallery house and the runs in Hemsted Forest along with the journey it had taken her to get to this point.
Barty and Monty stirred and Meredith settled back to sleep and woke in the morning to the bird song as normal.
As Meredith awoke, the beautiful birdsong could be heard and the normal question:
"What is the weather like today?
"Um, beautiful bright clear sky," one child repeated.
And a little voice said, "Beautiful bright clear sky with a beautiful frost, fluffy clouds!"
With this said, Meredith jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully as we expected. "Bright clear sky" with a look in the mirror Meredith accomplished her normal ballet twirl, steadied herself and off they went to prepare a healthy organic breakfast to energise them for the day ahead, with the beauty of the gift of God's creation and the Wiggly Butterfly.
More leaflets from my hands to theirs with the butterflies, bumble bees and birds...Saving Christmas and the Running health shoe shop, 116 Tenterden High Street, The Old Gallery house, and the runs in Hemsted Forest.
Where was the letter Meredith said to herself?...
Tenterden was getting ready for the first run or walk in Hemsted Forest with Scarfy Giraffe, Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, Wiggly one with her scarf & hat, the children with the bumble bees and butterflies ordered eco friendly bags to collect the rubbish and cups for the water, all important for looking after the gift of God's creation and the Forest. Meredith had contacted the local Reindeer park and asked if a reindeer could be delivered for the 23 December for outside 116 Tenterden High Street The Old Gallery House & Saving Christmas was on it's way...
Still no letter as the days and night's passed...
"We must save Christmas and keep the children safe & organic food affordable. 116 Tenterden High Street the Old Gallery House.
Keep our prayers and hopes in our hearts that 116 Tenterden High Street The old Gallery house will soon be mine" Meredith said to herself...
"Our childhoods are at risk!"...
"Children, we must prepare for Christmas with all the sparkles we can find. We mustn't let it be stolen from us. Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, Wiggly one with her scarf & hat, the children with the bumble bees and butterflies all thought about what needed to be done to save Christmas"
Saving Christmas was even more important than ever...
The reindeer were seen flying off into the night with news that we needed assistance in saving Christmas & 116 Tenterden High Street the old Gallery House & the running health shoe shop in Tenterden for Meredith...
Again still no letter as the days and night's passed...
Picture credited by Polar post
One morning after their normal routine of guessing the weather followed by breakfast. Meredith, the children, Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, and Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly one all decided to help in the church St Mildred's for an event taking place soon where cake was to be made. Meredith pondered and knew her feelings about cake and health, as a result she decided instead of making cake she would make dates covered in 90% cocoa chocolate with hazelnuts on top and figs the same as she had one Christmas 15 years ago for friends. The vicar agreed that that would be fine and off they went to get the ingredient's.
Off they went remembering how important it was saving Christmas and as they went they handed out leaflets for the runs & walks Hemsted Forest.
As they walked along they saw the the hand of God creation, the wind, had blown all the lichen off the trees for food for the reindeer watching and making sure Christmas was saved. By seeing this the Children knew the deer's were close by...
The rain came to nourish the earth and the wind's blew to clear all the remaining leaves from the trees ready for the spring.
But first Saving Christmas...
"Remember Joseph and Mary's journey" Meredith said...
"Fear not! For behold, I bring you glad tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord" Luke 2:10
"And I have faith that this will begin to be seen with the letter I am waiting for and then 116 Tenterden High Street, The Old Gallery house and all that I hope for can begin & the reindeer will be here and also Christmas saved.
Now have we completed everything for the runs & Walks that we needed to?
Where is the tick list?"
Meredith searched for the list and the wiggly one, given a little confidence with a few 'Hurrahs' ticked off each one found
Insurance ( With Love, care & Grace)
"Tick" the wiggly one said
"Hurrah" the children said for each on the list until the last one...
First Aid (With Health, Love and Peace)
Licence from Forestry England (With the gift of God's creation)
Stop watch (With craftsmanship and history)
Pins and numbers (For the children to hand out with the butterflies & Bumble bees)
Risk assessment (With seriousness and kindness)
Until the last one ticked...
Flags for the start and finish (With strength, Art and Grace) Ready for the "Health, Peace & Light Runs & walks" Meredith said...
Now where is that letter? Meredith said to herself...
Again, Meredith went for a run of five kilometers along Appledore Road. The birds, the bees, and butterflies all followed, and the children cheered her along the run. The children not far along the run all held out their hands for Meredith to touch as she ran by all giggling along the way...
On the run Meredith saw children with their parents on bikes who smiled and shouted with joy in their voices..
"Your too fast"
"You can be too" Meredith smiled and continued her run
Passing by people who would say
"Hello"
and then home again, feeling refreshed.
While Meredith completed her normal stretching routine on the step outside she marveled at the gift of God's creation in the beautiful sunset and bird song in the distance...
"I do hope people come to the runs/walks in Hemsted Forest to how beautiful nature and health really are" Meredith said to herself.
Then into the shower and ready for a healthy dinner and then off to bed...
As Meredith awoke, the beautiful birdsong could be heard and rain at the window. The normal question:
"What is the weather like today?"
"Um, beautiful rain to nourish the soil sent down from heaven by God and clouds," one child repeated.
And a little voice said, "Um, beautiful rain to nourish the soil sent down from heaven by God and clouds with blue sky!"
With this said, Meredith jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully as we expected. "beautiful rain to nourish the soil sent down from heaven by God and clouds with blue sky" with a look in the mirror Meredith accomplished her normal ballet twirl giggling, steadied herself and off they went to prepare a healthy organic breakfast to energise them for the day ahead, with the beauty of the gift of God's creation and the Wiggly Butterfly.
As Meredith looked out the window she saw a small fiat car outside her home with a number plate with SHO8 on it. Perhaps it's a positive sign that soon the running health shoe shop in the Town of Tenterden in 116 Tenterden high Street, The Old Gallery house would be hers & saving Christmas was about to begin...
"Meredith" One of the children said...
"Are you awake Meredith"
"Um, yes, I was just thinking"
"Children" Meredith said...
"I've just received a letter from Father Christmas' Elve Tiddlywinks, this is how it reads"...
Dear Meredith
Father Christmas has asked if you can help with saving Christmas
as he too has heard that the Children are worried about the reindeer in Tenterden and 116 Tenterden High Street The Old Gallery house running health shoe shop not being signed over to you, Meredith Palm Pannett.
He has seen the letter in the minds of the people who should be writing it, but doesn't know why it hasn't been delivered yet.
All my love
Tiddlywinks. xx
All the very best,
Tiddlywinks the Elf
Postmaster-in-Chief
The Polar Post Office
24 Toboggan Lane
THE NORTH POLE
May your days be merry & bright!
Health, Peace, & Light to the Holy land...
"Gosh" the Children said
"We must wait for the letter to arrive and look out for the reindeer" The children said
"Don't worry children, I'm here &Saving Christmas is even more important than ever. Don't forget the beautiful day ahead and all that is in the gift of God's creation and the sparkles"
"Now where is that letter promised" Meredith thought to herself...
Now when Meredith said in the beginning of the story she was
her own Princess from Birth to date she meant it... and that meant that she was an English Princess, her own little Princess from birth to date and not any other sort and Christmas was so very special to her and the memories of her childhood from Port Isaac to her running and now her running health shoe shop in Tenterden and runs in Hemsted Forest, Easter, Music Festival with Classical music, Barty Bartrum, Monty Montgomery and Moulin Roty Rabbit, and the hope of 116 Tenterden High Street, The Old Gallery House and Christmas...
Again, Meredith chose to dress in a beautiful chalky dark blue skirt to just above her ankles, grey woolen tights with beautiful healthy shoes that a small strap crossed over the fore foot with a small buckle and arch support, a white long sleeve T shirt top and a grey lambs wool cardigan ready for the day ahead as her own Princess.
Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly one, Bumbley and the birds all ran around the house in anticipation.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path ...Psalm 119:105
Christmas was on it's way and all the very special shops who knew how important this was had the Advent calendars ready to be ordered and the Church of England with a Grumpy Owl advent calendar in anticipation of the Journey to Christmas and the letter soon to arrive...
The days passed and on one of them Meredith & the children, Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly one with all the butterfly's, bumble bee's and bird's went for a horse ride in Hemsted Forest in the rain and sunshine as her own Church of England Princess thinking about saving Christmas and the run or walk on the 26th Dec in Hemsted Forest. The horse was called Grace and as beautiful and kind as anything and also knew how important the running health shoe shop in the Town of Tenterden in 116 Tenterden high Street, The Old Gallery house was to Meredith Palm Pannett and how much she was owed & how much saving Christmas was to her and was about to truly begin...
Where is my letter? Meredith said to herself...
As the days went by the rains came sent down by God to nourish the land with the thunder and lightning for his voice to be heard. A sign that God knew we needed assistance with saving Christmas. All of a sudden Meredith noticed the olive Peace Tree she had saved and which had lost all it's leaves from the summer had begun to grow new green leaves on it...
"A sign" Meredith said
"That saving Christmas was truly on it's way"...
“For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater. Isaiah 55:10
Again the days past and still no sign of a letter, unlike Aristotle's Poetics the story began to stand still, until one day Meredith's voice began to be heard and what was owed to her was soon to be delivered, the letter...
And then thought about the run's and walks in Hemsted Forest and how she hoped that this would bring health, Peace & Light to the world around her...
And 116 Tenterden High Street, The Old Gallery house to be bought, owned and lived in by Meredith Palm Pannett & her own little Princess, the children, Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, the Wiggly one, bees, butterfly's, birds with all that she is owed & saving Christmas...
Where is my letter with all that was promised? Meredith said to herself...
As the night passed and the morning broke Meredith said thoughtfully,
What's the weather like outside?
“Um... bright clear sky with a beautiful sparkly frost and fluffy clouds.”
One child repeated,
“Um... bright clear sky with a beautiful sparkly frost and fluffy clouds.”
Another child added with delight,
“Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost, fluffy clouds... and snow.”
With that, Meredith jumped out of bed, twirled like a ballerina in front of the mirror, and flung open the curtains. Just as expected—the day had started beautifully. They headed downstairs to prepare a healthy breakfast, mindful of the beauty of God’s creation, knowing how it would nourish our minds, bodies, and souls.
This particular cold morning Meredith chose to dress again in a beautiful chalky dark blue skirt to just above her ankles, grey woolen tights with beautiful healthy shoes that a small strap crossed over the fore foot with a small buckle and arch support, a white long sleeve T shirt top and a grey lambs wool cardigan ready for the day ahead as her own Princess.
"Beautiful" the children said again, while Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit and Monty Montgomery along with the Wiggly one all ran around her feet.
"Thank you" Meredith replied
"Children" Meredith said
"I think saving Christmas has truly begun"...
"Hurrah" The children said...
"Now where is that letter I was promised which is so important for the running health shoe shop in Tenterden Town 'Everybody...has a story running',
116 Tenterden High Street, The Old Gallery house, & Health, Peace, & Light to be seen all around the world & the vulnerable safe" Meredith said to herself...
"Where is that letter" Meredith thought...
And Meredith said again in a world that is allowed to think...
"Children" Meredith said
"I think saving Christmas has truly begun"...
"Hurrah" The children said...
"Now where is that letter I was promised which is so important for the running health shoe shop in Tenterden Town 'Everybody...has a story running',
116 Tenterden High Street, The Old Gallery house, & Health, Peace, & Light to be seen all around the world & the vulnerable safe" Meredith said to herself...
"Now where it that letter" Meredith said to herself...
As the morning passed the ladybirds began to find warmth in the house ready for hibernation for the winter. As Meredith worked at her desk she began to find the walking around her computer humming as they went looking for a sip of water and somewhere comfortable to sleep ready for spring. Monty Montgomery chased them around and ended up with one of them on her nose and made her eyes go even more cross eyed than before as she was a Siamese. A beautiful cream colour with the bluest eyes and beautiful in character and temperament.
The children prepared the ladybird house they had bought with their pennies they had saved and Meredith placed some water in a pot for them until they settled, While Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit along with the Wiggly one all ran around chasing each other and Meredith thoughts were drawn back to saving Christmas...
Another Journey like Mary & Joseph...
Father Christmas, Mary and Jesus (Father Christ Mass, Virgin Mary, Jesus) Father, Son , Holy spirit. In the Nativity, the Holy Spirit is depicted through the Annunciation, where the angel Gabriel tells Mary, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you" (Luke 1:35), leading to the miraculous conception of Jesus. The Spirit's role extends to guiding events, empowering Mary, and enabling the "new creation" of Jesus' birth, mirroring His role in the original creation.
As Meredith said this a rainbow appeared and she knew that Saving Christmas and the running health shoe shop in the Town of Tenterden at 116 Tenterden High Street The Old Gallery House was so important as was her little Princess.
...& Remember children, don't lock Barty Bartrum, Monty
Montgomery and Moulin Roty rabbit out of the room. Hard work
dedication, Kindness, compassion & a light that shines so bright the
world can't hide from Truth, My little Princess.
Then Meredith decided to go for a run of five kilometers along Appledore Road. The birds, the bees, and butterflies all followed, and the children cheered her along the run.
Passing by people who would say
"Hello"
and then home again, feeling refreshed.
While Meredith again completed her normal stretching routine on the step outside she marveled at the gift of God's creation in the beautiful afternoon and bird song in the distance...
"I do hope people come to the runs/walks in Hemsted Forest to see how beautiful nature and health really are" Meredith said to herself.
Then into the shower and ready for a healthy lunch.
"Where is that letter promised?" Meredith said again...
Now when Meredith said in the beginning of the story she was her
own Princess from Birth to date she meant it... and that meant that she was an English Princess, her own little Princess from birth to date and not any other sort and Christmas was so very special to her and the memories of her childhood from Port Isaac to her running and now her running health shoe shop in Tenterden and runs in Hemsted Forest, Easter, Music Festival with Classical music, Barty Bartrum, Monty Montgomery and Moulin Roty Rabbit, and the hope of 116 Tenterden High Street, The Old Gallery House and Christmas & now saving Christmas...
Again as the days passed a note appeared on the door step, it read as follows...
Christmas blessings
for Princess Meredith Palm Pannett
& The Children
You are invited to choose an afternoon at the Royal Ballet
a special gift for your bravery, honesty & kindness
in saving Christmas & looking after the Reindeer in the Town of Tenterden & beyond.
May Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit & Monty Montgomery be with you soon.
Love always
with
Christmas Blessing...
Meredith thought to herself...
"That's a beautiful gift but what does that mean at the end, Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit and Monty Montgomery are already here, I wonder what that means"?
Meredith pondered for a while and then thought about saving Christmas...
"Now where is that letter promised?" Meredith thought again...
Meredith pondered the beautiful gift for a while and then thought
again about saving Christmas...
As Meredith thought the children all marveled at the beauty of the trees and how God’s hands can create something so beautiful through the hands of a human and how in the winter it reminded them of the lungs in the body and how they give oxygen for us to breath, a little bit like Leonardo Da Vinci said.
“God’s gift to us,” Meredith said, “and that’s why every journey is precious and should be remembered as a gift.”
"Perhaps I could write a leaflet for saving Christmas" Meredith said to the children.
"That's a good idea, Beautiful"
While Barty Bartrum with Moulin Roty Rabbit and Monty Montgomery jumped up chasing the Wiggly Butterfly around the room. The children smiled and looked forward to helping and with each leaflet put through the doors in Tenterden, a wish of Kindness, Health, Peace & Light with them from our hands to yours with the bumble bees and Butterflies".
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Saving Christmas....
Try to think in advance about the journey to the gift of God's creation with the 25 advent days in anticipation this year of the celebration of the 12 days of Christmas & in memory of those who went before us....
Peace, Grace, Love, & Light....
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Inspire, even if you are not a Christian it is a nice time to celebrate & create or enhance a habit of thoughtfulness in Gods creation & how we can heal this in health on your journey.
I hope this helps you with your Journal...
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Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.
James 1:17
Others believe in their Faiths.
Walk or Run with Faith....
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"Beautiful, now where is that letter promised?" Meredith thought again...
After an afternoon in Rye, lunch of poached egg, yogurt with dill and
toast beautifully cooked. They were shocked at seeing a satin vest which once cost £1000 now only £400 and wondered at how could something so simple cost so much. Then they took a long walk home past Ellen Terry's house across the fields and it began to get dark...
Meredith, the children, along with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all began to look up into the night sky and wonder at the constellations and the gift given to us all in God's creation. A little frightened as the path began to get narrower and the trees and bushes looked like shadows in the night, Meredith remembered her leaflet and repeated it to them all...
"Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow". James 1:17 Meredith said...
"That's nice" the children said...
"It doesn't mean that we are not a little frightened and have to be careful, but what it means is that in the real world only beauty exists as that's how God created it and that's the truth".
As they drew closer to home everyone was getting tired.
As the opened the door had a cup of lemon water, Meredith, the children, along with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all settled down for bed, said their prayers, snuggled up, and fell asleep..
In the night Meredith could hear the wise Owl in the distance,
"Twit Twoo" the owl sang and disappeared into the distance.
Meredith woke and as she woke, the beautiful birdsong could be heard and the normal question:
"What is the weather like today?"
"Um, bright clear sky with a beautiful frost," one child repeated.
And a little voice said, "Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost, fluffy clouds!"
With this said, Meredith jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully as we expected. "Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost." with a look in the mirror Meredith accomplished her normal ballet twirl while nearly falling over Barty Bartrum and Monty Montgomery, giggling, steadied herself and off they went to prepare a healthy breakfast with the beauty of the gift of God's creation and the Wiggly Butterfly.
"A beautiful day," the children said and off they went to prepare a part organic breakfast to energise them for the day ahead,
"I do hope one day organic will be affordable for all"
Meredith said and the children were too busy concentrating to answer her in return.
After breakfast Princess Meredith began to sort through everything that needed to be done and readied for the runs & walks in Hemsted Forest & for Saving Christmas...
"Where is that letter promised?" Meredith said again...
That afternoon after the horse ride in the forest Meredith saw a friend who was suffering from Plantar fasciitis for many years and seen lots of people who never helped her heal. Meredith said...
"If all goes well with the running health shoe shop and my charity, I will help you with your foot"
"Thank you" Meredith's friend said...
As Meredith returned home she found a note on the door step, it read as follows...
Dear Princess Meredith,
A note has left The Faraway Fields and is winging its way towards a burrow near you. You can keep an eye on your bundle of goodies. Remember your parcel will come packaged in a boring brown cardboard carton because this is a strictly hush hush operation. You will know it is us, however, from the brown parcel tape declaring NOTHING TO SEE HERE, ORDINARY & BORING PARCEL. We trust that you will find it anything but boring once you receive the letter promised....
Love, Tiddlywinks x
All the very best,
Tiddlywinks the Elf
Postmaster-in-Chief
The Polar Post Office
24 Toboggan Lane
THE NORTH POLE
May your days be merry & bright!
Health, Peace, & Light to the Holy land...
"Well, that's interesting, what can it be"? Meredith said
"We will have to wait and see" The children said..
"It must be about 116 Tenterden High Street, The Old Gallery House and the running health shoe shop. Hopefully I will be able to move in soon and saving Christmas can begin"
"Must keep a look out for the letter, where is it?" Meredith said to herself...
As the days went by Meredith, Barty Bartrum with Moulin Roty
Rabbit and Monty Montgomery and the Wiggly One along with the Children all looked out for the letter Tiddlywinks said would arrive and still nothing.
"I'm sure it will arrive soon" Meredith said
"Well, I hope so" The children sighed
"Lets get the chocolate covered figs & dates ready for St Mildreds church, it's their celebration week and the 90% chocolate-covered figs and dates are
nutrient-dense fruit. Both dried dates and figs are high in fiber, which can aid digestion and promote gut health. Dates contain essential minerals like potassium, magnesium, copper, and iron, as well as a range of vitamins, including B6 while figs are notable for their calcium and magnesium content and have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The90% dark chocolate are high in antioxidants called flavonoids, which help protect the body's cells from damage, supports heart health by improving blood flow, lower blood pressure, and better cholesterol levels by reducing "difficult" LDL cholesterol. It also is beneficial for gut health by cocoa acting as a prebiotic, which encourages the growth of "good" bacteria in the gut." Meredith read from a leaflet...
"Hurrah" the children said
"Must be eaten in moderation and when done so doesn't let the blood sugar rise too much, so a very nice substitute to cake" Meredith smiled to herself as she remembered being told off about cake many years before...
" I hope the week goes well for St Mildreds and my Health, Peace & Light runs & walks in Hemsted Forest on Tuesday"
" Brilliant" The children said while Barty Bartrum with Moulin Roty
Rabbit and Monty Montgomery and the Wiggly One all ran around the house in excitement...
On their return home after taking the chocolate covered Figs and Dates to Church, Barty, Moulin Roty Rabbit, and Monty all snuggled and fell asleep with the Wiggly one not far away.
Meredith decided again to go for a run of five kilometers along Appledore Road. The birds, the bees, and butterflies all followed, and the children cheered her along the run. Passing by people who would say
"Hello"
and then home again, feeling refreshed.
While Meredith completed her normal stretching routine on the step outside she marveled at the gift of God's creation in the beautiful sunset and bird song in the distance...
"I do hope people come to the runs/walks in Hemsted Forest to how beautiful nature and health really is" Meredith said to herself.
Then into the shower and ready for a healthy dinner.
Meredith, the children, along with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all settled down for bed, said their prayers, snuggled up, and fell asleep.
"Let's get saving Christmas, Hurrah"...
"Now where is that letter" Meredith, in puzzlement said to herself...
Meredith woke and as she woke, the beautiful birdsong could be heard and the normal question:
"What is the weather like today?"
"Um, bright clear sky with a beautiful frost," one child repeated.
And a little voice said, "Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost, and a rabbit!"
With this said, Meredith jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully as we expected. "Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost." with a look in the mirror Meredith accomplished her normal ballet twirl while nearly falling over Barty Bartrum and Monty Montgomery, giggling, steadied herself and off they went to prepare a healthy breakfast with the beauty of the gift of God's creation and the Wiggly Butterfly.
"A beautiful day," the children said and off they went to prepare a part organic breakfast to energise them for the day ahead,
Meredith said and the children were too busy concentrating to answer her in return.
After breakfast Princess Meredith began to sort through everything that needed to be done and readied for the runs & walks in Hemsted Forest & for Saving Christmas...
"Everything is printed off and now all I have to do is get the water ready for the runners and walker"
"Hurrah" the children said while Barty, Monty & Moulin Roty Rabbit along with the Wiggly one all ran around...
"Children, I received the important parcel that had the tape on saying...
"You will know it is from us from the brown parcel tape declaring NOTHING TO SEE HERE, ORDINARY & BORING PARCEL"
But it stated on it "Not to be opened until 1st December"
"Oh" The children said,
"But what about the letter we are still waiting for"...
"I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from?"
"My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth"Psalm 121:1
"Uhm, Where is that letter" Meredith thought to herself...
"Today is the first run & walk at Hemsted Forest Health, Peace & Light 5k" Meredith remembered and how well this was going to be with Barty Bartrum and Monty Montgomery, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Wiggly Butterfly, Bumble bees, lady birds, butterfly's and birds with the numbers from our hands to theirs with the gift of God's creation & saving Christmas! Only 61 days to go to Advent!!
Come on the runners and walkers" Meredith said & remembered!
As the day passed and 4 o'Clock arrived Meredith, The Children, Barty Bartrum and Monty Montgomery, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Wiggly Butterfly, Bumble bees, lady birds, butterfly's and birds all walked the course to measure and mark for the runners and walkers the kilometers, turns with arrows for directions and the flag at the start of their journey on the Health, Peace & light walks and runs.
"Oh, we don't have enough arrows and the course is a little short by 20 meters. I think I need to walk it again next time with the runners & walkers on the left going out and on the right returning" Meredith said...
"Never mind, I can add the 20 meters on at the end and get the start in the right place for next time"...
"Oh, alright" The children said, while Monty Montgomery, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Wiggly Butterfly, Bumble bees, lady birds, butterfly's and birds all ran off into the distance playing and running around the beautiful Forest.
As the time came closer to 6pm and the start, no one turned up...
"Never mind" Meredith said...
"We have had a beautiful evening in the Forest and the weather was a gift from God for us to always remember our first run and walk together in the forest for Health, Peace & Light. Let's hope some people turn up for the next one on the 28th October at 10.30 am. Now I need to order 5 signs with the numbers from 1 to 5 for the kilometers." Meredith said..
"Alright" The children said
"Lets get walking and collect the signs"
"Hurrah" the children said and as they walked off, Monty Montgomery, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Wiggly Butterfly, Bumble bees, lady birds, butterfly's and birds all followed happily knowing we all had done our best for Health, Peace & Light...
"Now, for saving Christmas" Meredith said
where is that letter " Meredith thought to herself...
As the opened the door had a cup of lemon water, Meredith, the
children, along with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty
Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all settled down for bed, said their prayers, snuggled up, and fell asleep..
In the night Meredith could hear the wise Owl in the distance,
"Twit Twoo" the owl sang and disappeared into the distance.
Meredith woke and as she woke, the beautiful birdsong could be heard and the normal question:
"What is the weather like today?"
"Um, bright clear sky with a beautiful frost," one child repeated.
And a little voice said, "Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost, rain clouds, a gift from God's creation to nourish the plants that nourish us!"
With this said, Meredith jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully as we expected. "Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost." with a look in the mirror Meredith accomplished her normal ballet twirl while nearly falling over Barty Bartrum and Monty Montgomery, giggling, steadied herself and off they went to prepare a healthy breakfast with the beauty of the gift of God's creation and the Wiggly Butterfly.
"A beautiful day," the children said and off they went to prepare a part organic breakfast to energise them for the day ahead,
"I do hope one day organic will be affordable for all"
Meredith said and the children were too busy concentrating to answer her in return.
After breakfast my little Princess Meredith Palm Pannett began to sort through everything that needed to be done and readied for the next runs & walks in Hemsted Forest, 116 Tenterden High Street The Old Gallery house & for Saving Christmas. While little Princess Meredith did this she remembered when she ran a long time ago and loved the seasons all year round on her journey training for running. She remembered how she would often train through her event runs and include them in her schedule and so the time she accomplished were far more than appeared. As she pulled her journals out of a box under the bed, one of the children asked...
"What are they?"
"They are my running journals from a long time ago and I hope to encourage and help people along their journies with the runs & walks in Hemsted Forest and 116 Tenterden High Street The Old Gallery house running health shoe shop"
"What's in it"?
"My training times and how I felt and what the weather was like and bits like that"
"Tell me some, please" One of the children said..
"Ok, lets pick a good week as an example of what can be achieved by looking after the gift given to us by God and a lot of dedication...
Sat 10th Balmoral Castle 5 miles = 28 mins.32.52
Sun 11th 60 min easy recovery run
Mon 12th 60 min easy run
Tues 13th 20 min Warm up then 4 x 400 meters with equal recovery jog
x 1 = 70.53 x 2 =70.28 x 3 =69.81 x 4 = 68.65
Then 4 x 200 meters with equal recovery
x 1 = 32.07 x 2 = 32.09 x 3 = 32.17 x 4 = 32.07
12 min Cool down ready for tomorrow 5k.
Legs are tired, but not too bad.
Weds 14th 15 min warm up then Yeovilton 5 k
1k = 3.01.12 2k = 3.35.74 3k = 3.21.76 4k = 3.21.44 5k = 3.19.? Total = 16 min 39 sec.?
Thurs 15th Rested as absolutely tired"...
Meredith went on...
" It was beautiful feeling so fast over a distance and in nature understanding the seasons and appreciating when the wind didn't blow so strongly or rain so much, and now appreciating the gift's we are given with the rain and the wind all the same but a little different and hope to help people be able to do this with as little risk of injury as possible at the start of their journeys as well as appreciating and making a positive change in the world around them"
" Brilliant" The children said while Barty Bartrum with Moulin
Roty Rabbit and Monty Montgomery and the Wiggly One all
ran around the house in excitement...
Now when Meredith said in the beginning of the story she was
her own Princess from Birth to date she meant it... and that meant that she was an English Princess, her own little Princess from birth to date and not any other sort and Christmas was so very special to her and the memories of her childhood from Port Isaac to her running and now her running health shoe shop in Tenterden and runs in Hemsted Forest, Easter, Music Festival with Classical music, Barty Bartrum, Monty Montgomery and Moulin Roty Rabbit, and the hope of 116 Tenterden High Street, The Old Gallery House and Christmas...
"I think pink Kilometer markers" Meredith said
"I think that will be nice" The children said...
"For health, Peace, light" Meredith said
"& saving Christmas" A little voice said from one of the children...
"That's right, saving Christmas & 116 Tenterden High Street The Old Gallery house running health shoe shop"... Meredith said
"Hurrah"!! The children said...
Letters came and went, but not the one Meredith was waiting for...
"Now I hope those who should be are now sorting this out for the letter to be sent to me"....
"Now where is that letter" Meredith said to herself....
Again a few days went by and Meredith began to remember...
"Time is a healer—if remembered and understood," Meredith repeated to herself.
If only we remembered how beautiful the world truly is, and that the horrible things that have happened need not be repeated again and again...
If the painful memories could be laid to rest, perhaps the world would remember the Truth—that it really is a beautiful place, and that Jesus' message of Peace lives on, even after He laid down His life for the sins of the world.
The children all looked up with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery and the Wiggly one and asked...
"what do you mean when you say that"?
"One day I will tell you, but for now I concentrate my prayers on 116 Tenterden High Street, The Old Gallery house running health shoe shop, runs in Hemsted Forest and Saving Christmas and all that goes with that. I see God sent the winds so that the lichen had fallen to the ground for food for the Reindeer's who are still trying to help with all I am concentrating on with Prayer & The Harvest Festival was fruitful for the local community. Soon, very soon we should start to see this happen and Saving Christmas, 116 Tenterden High Street, The Old Gallery house and the runs in Hemsted Forest will begin to happen"...
"Brilliant!" The children said..,
"Now, only 55 days to the beginning of Advent"
"Hurrah" The children said as Barty chased Monty and the Wiggly one landed on Moulin Roty Rabbit settling for a sleep with her scarf and hat on.
After breakfast English Princess Meredith Palm Pannett began to sort through everything that needed to be done and readied for the next runs & walks in Hemsted Forest, 116 Tenterden High Street The Old Gallery house & for Saving Christmas. While Princess Meredith did this she remembered again when she ran a long time ago and loved the seasons all year round on her journey training
for running. She remembered how she would often train. Then Meredith
decided to go for a run of 1 hour long, along Appledore Road.
The birds, the bees, and butterflies all followed, and the children cheered her along the run.
Passing by people who would say
"Hello"
and then home again, feeling refreshed.
While Meredith again completed her normal stretching routine on the step outside she marveled at the gift of God's creation in the beautiful afternoon and bird song in the distance...
"I do hope people come to the runs/walks in Hemsted Forest this time to see how beautiful nature and health really are" Meredith said to herself.
Then into the shower and ready for a healthy lunch.
The children, Bart, Monty, Moulin Roty Rabbit and the Wiggly one, all sat eating too.
Again a few days passed and letters & surveys came and went, but not the letter
Meredith was waiting for!...
"Children, now only 54 days to the beginning of Advent" And Barty Bartrum, Monty Montgomery with Moulin Roty Rabbit and the Wiggly one
prepared for the day ahead after their normal routine...
Now where is that letter" Meredith said to herself...
This particular morning Meredith, the children, Barty Bartrum
with Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery and the Wiggly one
all listened to the sound of the birds—a beautiful gift to us all
and free.
"What is the weather like today?"
"Um, bright clear sky with beautiful white clouds," one child said. Another little voice added:
"Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost, white clouds and a Mouse."
With this said, I jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully, just as we expected. I looked in the mirror and accomplished my normal ballet twirl, and off we went for our birthday healthy breakfast with the beauty of the gift of God's creation in mind—thinking of how this would benefit our mind, body, and soul.
After breakfast, we went for our usual walk to the pond, trying to see if they could see any sign of the Reindeer. Barty Bartrum and Monty Montgomery, the birds, the bees, and butterflies all followed, and the children followed her along the walk. A little lichen was on the ground, but not very much and the shop with the Reindeer skins in the window were getting less and less.
"Possibly a sign that they were beginning to listen to the Father Christmas' messengers" Meredith said to the children"
The children smiled and continued to run around after Barty,
Monty, and the butterfly, which had now taken flight.
"I do love Christmas," Meredith said.
"I hope to have the running health shoe shop open before then or at least moved into 116 Tenterden High Street The Old Gallery House getting ready for the running health shoe shop... and the runs in Hemsted Forest.
Don't forget that although in some sever cases running and walking shoes suffice and not all people need orthotics" Meredith said to herself...
Maybe the letter to say it’s all confirmed will arrive soon. And perhaps, just perhaps, the change we need to see in the world will begin to happen."
"Keep saying our prayers, children," Meredith added...
Then Meredith decided to go for a run of a shorter run, along the
Appledore Road. The birds, the bees, and butterflies all followed,
and the children cheered her along the run. Passing by people who would say
"Hello"
and then home again, feeling refreshed.
While Meredith again completed her normal stretching routine on the step outside she marveled at the gift of God's creation in the beautiful evening and the bird song in the distance...
"I do hope people come to the runs/walks in Hemsted Forest this time to see how beautiful nature and health really are" Meredith said to herself.
Then into the shower and ready for a healthy dinner.
"Don't forget children, the Trees to plant in the forest for Christmas"
"We won't" One of the children said...
As Meredith prepared for the runs and walks in Hemsted Forest she thought about Easters event and asked in the Church would Holy Saturday be alright to hold a run & walk as Meredith felt that it would help people start their journey of spring and Easter (if they are Christians) The Father said...
"I don't see why not. Yes, that would be fine"
"Brilliant" Meredith said and waited to see if the other dates and days after the 6 January might change and the Forestry England would need to agree them.
"For now" Meredith said...
"Saving Christmas"...
"Hurrah" The children said while Bart, Monty, Moulin Roty Rabbit and the Wiggly one, all sat down to a healthy snack...
"I think I will have to make some healthy things for the 12 days of Christmas event that I hope to put on outside 116 Tenterden HIgh Street The Old Gallery house with the Reindeer and Christmas carols along with all the other bits. Non alcoholic, not for religious reasons, just because I don't drink in that way, mulled wine with cinnamon, Orange slices, spices and fresh cranberries and Perhaps some healthy hot chocolate from Fortnum & Masons 100% cocoa" Meredith said...
"Hurrah" the children replied and ran after Barty with Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty and the Wiggly One all giggling along the way.
In the evening Princess Meredith Palm Pannett who is English decided
to go for a run of 1 hour long, along Appledore Road.
The birds, the bees, and butterflies all followed, and the children
cheered her along the run. Passing by people who would say...
"Hello" and then home again, feeling refreshed.
While Meredith again completed her normal stretching routine on the step outside she marvelled at the gift of God's creation in the beautiful afternoon and bird song in the distance...
"I do hope people come to the runs/walks in Hemsted Forest this time to see how beautiful nature and health really are" Meredith said to herself.
Then into the shower and ready for a healthy dinner. All of a sudden 4 butterfly's appeared. Peace, Light, Hope & Grace. Each were as beautiful as the next, green, black and a beautiful brown.
"Hello..." Meredith said..
"Can we stay a while until the spring" One of them asked...
"Yes, of course"
and onto the wall they all settled. Sometimes they woke and fluttered around and then settled again for the winter...
After this Meredith explained that she had spoken with a lady earlier the day before...
"Children" Meredith said...
"Yes" The children said...
"I spoke with a lady today called Clare Haythornthwaite who is part of a Symphony Orchestra and I spoke with her about a classical music concert in Hemsted Forest and she said she would look into it as it was a beautiful Idea. Isn't that a brilliant thing to happen as I was just thinking about it for Christmas or Easter"
"Beautiful" The children said and Meredith continued with her dinner while Bart, Monty, Moulin Roty Rabbit and the Wiggly one, all ran around.
As the winter approached even closer and all the leaves had dropped
Meredith began to notice even more the beauty of the fields &Trees
along with the seasons just how precious life really is. As she planned
the next run & walk in Hemsted forest on the 28 Oct for Health, Peace & Light with 10 % of the money made going to the Forestry England Meredith knew she was helping with the preservation of the Trees & she hoped that soon she would be in 116 High Street Tenterden the Old Gallery House with Barty Bartrum, Monty Montgomery, Moulin Roty Rabbit and the Wiggly One with her scarf and hat for warmth in the winter and, of course her children.
Christmas Inspiration...
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Think about the information that you put into your brain & the effect this has on your child & your mental & physical health.
Inspiration for your Journals...
Affirmation
Daily, reflect on a powerful thought to change your mind set from negative to positive
Quite Prayer
Daily, Pray on the affirmation you choose & ask for God's creation to reveal & unfold around you
Gratitude
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Run or Walk with Faith...
Peace, Love, Light, Hope, Health, Wealth, Wisdom & Grace....
In Tenterden the Reindeer pelts were slowly disappearing out of the window in the shop and was a sign that Christmas was about to be saved and that the light of the star was getting brighter and brighter and the story of the birth of Jesus was beginning to be remembered and the journey about to begin. The Reindeer Lichen was still being seen by Meredith, the Children, Barty Bartrum with Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery and the Wiggly One and they knew that the Christmas Reindeer were close by.
Meredith thought "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path". Psalm 119:105.
Now, Meredith and the children along with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery and the Wiggly One all began to see the Christmas lights being put up outside ready for Christmas. I do love the high street when the lights are all sparkling and I hope above all hopes that it snows this year for 3 weeks from the 10th Dec with only 3 hours per day when it doesn't snow & Health, Peace & Light spreads throughout the world" Meredith said...
"Hurrah, we do too" the children said...
And Barty Bartrum with Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery and the Wiggly One all ran into the distance...
Now it was nearly the 1st November and the clocks had gone back and everyone was looking forward to the beginning of advent. The advent candles were for sale in the shops along with the advent calendars and everyone whatever their religion was invited to get one and follow their own journey through the winter month of December remembering Health, Peace & Light. The running should start in preparation for the London marathon on December 1st and this would represent the journey of Mary & Joseph.
"Hurrah" the children said..."When will you be getting 116 Tenterden High Street the Old Gallery House"?
"Soon I hope & pray, I'm just waiting for the letter to arrive" Meredith said...
On they walked through the fields, past the pond, and on to home.
The day passed by and no letter turned up, and Meredith, the children, along with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all settled down for bed, said their prayers, snuggled up, and fell asleep in preparation for the following days run and walk in Hemsted Forest for Health, Peace & Light.
As she woke, the beautiful birdsong could be heard and the normal question:
"What is the weather like today?"
"Um, bright clear sky with a beautiful frost," one child repeated.
And a little voice said, "Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost, fluffy clouds!"
With this said, I jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully as we expected. "Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost." I looked in the mirror and accomplished my normal ballet twirl, and off we went to prepare a healthy breakfast with the beauty of the gift of God's creation.
Meredith got all the equipment ready and set off to Hemsted forest with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, the birds, butterfly's, bumble bees and mice. They walked the course for risk assessments and placed all the signs and direction signs out as a guide for the runners and walkers and waited for them all to arrive and no one turned up. The children were all wondering "why would no one turn up"? one of them said aloud...
"Well, they may not be ready. Remember it takes time for people to realise that something is so beautiful and a gift that is given to them from birth and like a run and walk in the Forest in the gift of God's creation. Soon they will see and when that light shines so bright within them they will come to the run's and walks in Hemsted forest naturally without us worrying, why haven't they turned up and when they do we will be ready to give them the numbers and the pins with the birds, Bees, butterfly's and mice from our hands to theirs. Don't worry, even if it takes a year, we will still put the runs and walks on. Keep faith" Meredith said...
The children all smiled and knew that that was the Truth.
Meredith ran to collect all the signs and back again and smiled to herself at how beautiful the Forest really is while Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, the birds, butterfly's, bumble bees and mice and the children all ran with her.
Meredith the Children, Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit and the Wiggly one all woke to the normal routine of a beautiful day ahead in health...
Meredith thought to herself...We must go to Fortnum & Masons to see the new double helix stair case in London before Christmas as a special treat. It's the first architectural project in its 300 year history and the windows will be beautiful to see. If you think about St. Paul's Cathedral: being built in 1675–1710 by Sir Christopher Wren and they then had the double helix pulpit and it was only in February 1953 that Watson and Crick found it in the human body with science a long time after humans already knew. So, heaven was truly on earth through the motion of the universe. Incredible really, heaven with earth. Meredith smiled to herself, thinking, how beautiful the gift of God's creation really is. Then, all of a sudden Barty Bartrum, Monty Montgomery, Moulin Roty Rabbit and the Wiggly One with her scarf and hat for warmth in the winter and, of course her children ran into the room filling the air with Light, happiness & Joy.
Another beautiful day and the children, Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery along with the Wiggly one were all
prepared for Advent ahead with sparkling mineral water,
Sparkling Tea from Fortnum & Masons and a slice of
lemon & food in moderation for the advent journey ahead
ready for the birth of Jesus, Christmas feast & 12 days of Christmas...
In the afternoon Meredith decided again to go for a run of five kilometers, this time to Morgew Eastate. She put on her Princess running shoes and with this the birds, the bees, and butterflies all followed, and the children cheered her along the run. Passing by people who would say
"Hello" and then home again, feeling refreshed.
While Meredith completed her normal stretching routine on the step outside she marveled again at the gift of God's creation in the beautiful sunset and bird song in the distance.
As the evening passed by Meredith, the children, along with Barty Bartrum, Moulin Roty Rabbit, Monty Montgomery, and the Wiggly Butterfly all settled down for bed, said their prayers, snuggled up, and fell asleep.
As Meredith awoke, the beautiful birdsong could be heard
and the normal question:
"What is the weather like today?"
"Um, bright clear sky with a beautiful frost," one child repeated.
And a little voice said, "Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost, rain clouds, a gift from God's creation to nourish the plants that nourish us!"
With this said, Meredith jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully as we expected. "Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost." with a look in the mirror Meredith accomplished her normal ballet twirl while nearly falling over Barty Bartrum and Monty Montgomery, giggling, steadied herself and off they went to prepare a healthy breakfast with the beauty of the gift of God's creation and the Wiggly Butterfly.
"A beautiful day," the children said and off they went to prepare a part organic breakfast to energise them for the day ahead.
The Christmas Trees were beginning to go up on the shops and the Reindeer pelts were disappearing from the shops as they were beginning to realise just how special saving Christmas was for the Town of Tenterden.
"Children, lets hope it snows this year in Tenterden for 3 weeks"
"Hurrah" The children said..
"Have I told you how a snowflake is made"? Meredith said as she read from a piece of paper...
"The physics of a snowflake involves water molecules forming a hexagonal ice crystal due to hydrogen bonds, with its final shape dictated by temperature and humidity. These factors influence whether the crystal grows into simple prisms or complex, branching "dendrites" through a process called branching instability. While the six arms of a single crystal appear symmetrical because they experience similar environmental conditions as they fall, the extreme complexity of each unique snowflake is due to the countless variations in temperature and humidity encountered on its unique journey from the cloud. That's how beautiful the journey is from heaven to earth a little bit like the light from a star" Meredith smiled to herself remembering the star of Bethlehem and Mary & Josephs journey...
" I will have to tell you about the light from a star soon" Meredith said as
Barty Bartrum and Monty Montgomery, Moulin Roty Rabbit, the wiggly one
and the birds all ran around with the beauty of the gift of God's creation.
The post man arrived and the Yew Tree and English Oak ready for
planting and a Christmas present for one of the 12 days of Christmas and
for the children representing in Christianity and often associated with
everlasting life and resurrection due to its evergreen nature and longevity.
Some Christian traditions also have legends about the yew being the Tree of Life and the Oak representing strength, stability, and covenant. They are mentioned as places where figures like Abraham and Gideon had divine encounters, and where people renewed their covenants with God. The oak is also a symbol of spiritual strength, as in Isaiah 61:3, where the faithful are called "oaks of righteousness," or "planting of the Lord".
How special this Christmas will be.
As they were all walking along Morgew Estate one of the last leaves fom an oak tree was falling in front of them...
"Quick" Meredith said...
"Catch it" and as she said that Meredith held out her hand and there fell the leaf slowly and quietly into her hand as if sent from God after the thousands had fallen.
"That must bring us the luck we are hoping for" and they continued on their walk watching as the sunset and the stars began to be seen...
As they reached the apartment Meredith began to think of all the gifts she had accumulated over a period of time...
All the special Christmas draws in the house were beginning to get full of all sparkling special gifts that had accumulated throughout the year and soon the beginning of advent and the journey towards Christmas day...
In the morning Princess Meredith Palm Pannett who is English decided
to go for a run of 5k along Appledore Road.
The birds, the bees, and butterflies all followed, and the children
cheered her along the run. No people to pass today as they were all asleep as it was early in the morning...
Then home again, feeling refreshed.
While Meredith again completed her normal stretching routine on the step outside she marvelled at the gift of God's creation in the beautiful morning and bird song in the distance...
Then into the shower and ready for a healthy breakfast while Barty, Monty, and Moulin Roty Rabbit along with the children all ran around looking for the wiggly one...
One of the children had contacted one of the reindeer and managed to get the information through that the pelts in the shops were slowly but surely disappearing and one of the children from a land far away managed to meet with one of Father Christmas' to deliver the message that Princess Meredith Palm Pannett needed assistance with saving Christmas and 116 Tenterden High Street The old Gallery house" Meredith said and the prayer and wish was on
it's way...
All the people in Tenterden were starting to say how
Christmas had lost it's sparkle and everyone had forgotten the true
meaning of Christmas and Meredith knew this was a sign that they were beginning to see the true light of Christmas which was getting brighter and brighter as every day passed.
A letter from the President of France's wife arrived and a beautiful one too, but not the Meredith was waiting for...
The next Health, Peace & Light run and walk in Hemsted Forest was on it's way on the 25th Nov 2025 and Meredith hoped that the people would start to turn up.
"I hope they turn up for this run & walk in Hemsted Forest" Meredith said to herself as she waiting for her important letter to arrive...
The People in Tenterden were all beginning to say how they remember the late night shopping and small market that used to take place years ago, mulled wine (also non-Alcoholic), mince pies and the preparation for Christmas with the lighting of the lights, the choir and Christmas carols for remembering the journey of Joseph and Mary and the journey of the magi bearing gifts. Meredith spoke with one of the old vicars and she agreed, then some of the shops and they all agreed and one shop worker who agreed and Meredith said...
"Why don't we put on our own late night shopping event"?
He agreed to put some literature out and Meredith thought "I could ask the church if they will do something along side the event.
Saving Christmas was on it's way...
Meredith knew that Christmas was beginning to be saved and Peace in
the Holy land and on earth for the future was about to begin to be seen.
Meredith woke and as she woke, the beautiful birdsong could be
heard and the normal question:
"What is the weather like today?"
"Um, bright clear sky with a beautiful frost," one child repeated.
And a little voice said, "Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost, and a Deer!"
With this said, Meredith jumped out of bed, opened the curtains, and the day started beautifully as we expected. "Bright clear sky with a beautiful frost." with a look in the mirror Meredith accomplished her normal ballet twirl while Barty Bartrum with Moulin Roty Rabbit and Monty Montgomery, giggling, steadied herself and off they went to prepare a healthy breakfast with the beauty of the gift of God's creation and the Wiggly Butterfly.
"A beautiful day," Meredith said and off they went to prepare a part organic breakfast to energise them for the day ahead,
After breakfast Princess Meredith Palm Pannett began to sort through everything that needed to be done and remembered that tomorrow would be a day for making Christmas Cake. Meredith learnt this from her Mother when every child in the house, her Brothers and sister would each take a turn of stirring the ingredients in the bowl and make a wish at the same time.
"This year, I will have to buy a cake, but I do hope the tradition remains and people won't forget the traditions of Christmas" Meredith said to herself...
"All I need now" Meredith said...
"is the letter that 116 Tenterden High Street, The Old Gallery house
would be mine" Meredith said...
"Hurrah" said the children while Barty, Monty, and Moulin Roty Rabbit along with the children all ran around looking for the wiggly one.
Then, all of a sudden, a special message was sent to Meredith that a gift would be delivered and a very special one too...
Christmas was on it's way and as Meredith said in the beginning of the story she was her own Princess from Birth to date & forever by her Mother and Father and herself and that meant that she was an English Princess prepared for saving Christmas...
"8 days until Advent begins"...
And 116 Tenterden High Street The Old Gallery House would soon be Meredith's and she would be getting ready for Christmas and the running health shoe shop in Tenterden Town... and the runs in Hemsted Forest & saving Christmas...
Again & again..."Now where is that letter" Meredith said
to herself in wonder...
