Sunday, December 21, 2008

Still scraping paint

With Christmas only days away, Kristen and I are pondering what the new year shall bring for us. Will it bring spiritual growth, more rain, boyfriends perhaps? (right Darrell?) 
Last week Darrell, Lyz and Arloa came to visit and it was such a delight to entertain them. On Saturday we took a trip up to Leeds to do some holiday shopping with the three of them ... despite the rain. We also took them to see our school's holiday program and to the cafe where we work. I had so much fun just laughing and engaging with them for the three short days they were here. I'm an eager beaver for Lyz's next visit in the spring!
We leave for London on the 23rd and will return on Saturday. We plan to spend New Year's Day with the Bilton's and some other friends eating goose. 
This evening we attended a carol service at Great Horton Methodist. We listened to the Christmas story and sang carols and it reminded me a lot of back home and all the Christmasy things my family would be doing around this time. Because this is my first Christmas away from home I am so anxious to see what awaits us in London at the Mennonite Center. 

2 comments:

Krista said...

enjoy London

Lyz said...

Hey, about ready for painting to start?? I had such a great time with you and Kristen....hope your time in London is wonderful! Merry Christmas, Rachel!