Catch-up

I meet friends, and they tell me "Dave, you're leaving us in the lurch - it's too long since you last posted" - trouble is my approach to life has always been - if you've nothing to say keep quiet! But round 5 has been good, energy levels not as low as last time, and now I'm back at the end of week 2 and conscious of much that could fill today on top of the 5 or 6 hours I'll spend "in the office".
We ended week 1 in a 4* hotel in Berkshire, a birthday present for Elaine, and a refreshing 24 hour break for us both - lovely grounds where we walked for over an hour, and then the main lounge to ourselves, coffee and newspapers on the house!
Great to see some of you at Miriam and Besi's presentation last Sunday - a reminder of the blessing that comes from being body together, and not just leading isolated lives. Their task between now and Tuesday flight to cram in those last minute visits, to cram their overflowing suitcases, and to finish the shower - only joking Besi! - but you know that the tiling will be good practice for when you build your own house this summer!
Pete and Ruth joined us last week-end, and Stephen will be with us this week-end. A friend from church visited Maki and Ruth last week-end, and brought back photos of Amelia, growing in size, in smiles, and in likeness to her father. We thank God for them all, and for all of you. D & E