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Be patient with yourself
3:13pm Thursday 19th April 2012 in Thought for the week
The forget-me-not is a tiny flower.
Its five petals can prompt us about things we are wise never to forget.
First, forget not to be patient with yourself.
God is fully aware that we are not perfect; we spend so much energy comparing ourselves to others.
God wants to help us eventually turn our weaknesses into strengths, but this is a long-term goal. Keep working on it.
Second, forget not the difference between a good sacrifice and a foolish sacrifice.
An acceptable sacrifice is when we give up something good for something of far greater worth.
How can we tell the difference? Ask “Am I commiting my time to the things that matter most?”
Third, forget not to be happy now.
In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Willy Wonka hides a golden ticket in five of his candy bars, announcing that the finders of the tickets win a lifetime supply of chocolate. People all over the world desperately yearn to find one.
So many people today are waiting for their own “golden ticket”.
Never stop hoping for the righteous desires of your heart. But don’t close your eyes and hearts to the simple beauties of each day’s ordinary moments.
Fourth, forget not the “why” of the gospel.
Sometimes, we overlook a vital aspect of the gospel of Jesus Christ. His gospel is a pathway leading to peace in this life and fulfilment in the life to come. Let us not walk the path with our eyes on the ground.
Fifth, forget not that the Lord loves you.
Whatever your circumstances, your Heavenly Father has not forgotten you.
He loves you with an infinite love because you are His child.
The little forget-me-not can be a symbol of the little things that make our lives joyful.
Cedric Knipe, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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19 th April
Theft of £60 worth of toiletries from a shop within Stretford Mall. CCTV enquiries ongoing to locate offender.
£150 of car parts stolen from White City Retail Park. A vehicle made off at speed. Enquiries ongoing.
Bike stolen from Ayres Road. Offender located by Police and arrested.
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38 year old arrested for breach of ASBO in Stretford.
26 year old of Wardle Close Stretford charged with burglary.
14 year old girl arrested for the offence of Public Order.
25 year old arrested for breach of bail and disposed to Court for sentencing.
22 years old charged with theft of pedal cycle.
49 year old arrested for public order. Decision pending.
18 years old charged with the offences of burglary and theft of motor vehicle.
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20th April
33years old of Ripon Crescent been given a CRASBO not to consume alcohol anywhere in a public place in Trafford.
Warrant executed on Milton Road. A large number of cannabis plants found at the address. Offender to be summonsed to court.
Burglary on Cressingham Road, Stretford. Cash stolen from the address. Enquiries ongoing.
22 nd April
Man arrested in the early hrs on Derbyshire Lane West, Stretford for criminal damage to nearby properties & to police car when attending.
3x men responsible for shoplifting alcohol on Barton Rd, this morning were quickly stopped nearby and arrested, enquiries still ongoing.
23rd April
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24th April
Burglary on Kings Road, picture stolen from the address. Occurred overnight Sunday/Monday
Burglary Cranford Avenue, frame damaged. offenders disturbed and made off.
20 years old charged with Criminal Damage.
24 year old man arrested for assault
25th April
3 crimes reported in Stretford and Old Trafford overnight. Man arrested for possession of cannabis after being stopped on his moped after rear lights not working
Burglary Park Road, Stretford. Rear window forced open. A watch and bracelet stolen from the address. Enquiries ongoing.
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