This past weekend we were invited over to Reverend Paul Flowers' home for dinner with Gary Mason and his wife Joyce. Gary and Joyce are from Belfast where Gary is a minister and it was good to get to know them. Gary seems to have a clear understanding of what this year means to us and he had some really encouraging words as well. And of course after the meal we sat around chatting while listening to the Beatles. brilliant.
Yesterday we were invited to eat lunch with a couple named Derek and Lesley Marshall from Great Horton Methodist Church. They're such a sweet couple! The best part so far for me has been the community with the church members. They've made us feel really welcomed and wanted here. Derek and Lesley drove us out to the country to Ogden Reservoir where we walked around the lake in a woodsy area. It was overcast and pretty chilly because it was so windy, but of course we didn't mind because it was gorgeous. I think the three of us were just grateful to get out of stuffy town for a little while.
On Thursday we're planning on taking a day trip to Skipton to walk around and visit a castle! And of course this weekend we're headed to London with the youth group!! We'll be there for five days and there is a lot being packed into those days. We'll be going to a West End Show, a theme park and a boat trip along the Thames. Kristen and I are also looking forward to the shopping!
The conflict in the team has simmered down and things haven't been so rough now that we aren't spending every waking moment together. There is still a lot of free time though, so we're trying to find other places to volunteer.
And finally the weather. It rains when the sun is shining and it will rain pretty much every day, even if it's just a mist... so cloudy and gloomy. It's taunting me.
3 comments:
Rachel! I just the address to your blog. I'm so glad you get to have this chance of a lifetime and I'm always praying for you. Keep your head up even if it does seem like it's always raining. I got an email of encouragement from an old teacher recently and he said, "keep this short prayer in your heart, Be still and know that I am God. Meditate on what it means to you at various times in your life, both good and bad. Recite it as a mantra when you need to relax or fall asleep. Strengthen yourself with it when you feel lost." Girl, miss your smile and laughter so much. Stay strong and keep in touch.
God bless, Amy
coooooooool! have fun in london!!
hope the trip is fun
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