Saturday, 20 March 2010

Waiting well??

Much has happened, but my own health remains static and sluggish. This a rare foray to the PC. I'm now officially retired from Bristol City Council, but had the opportunity last week to visit some of them for a final presention. I spoke of my 20 years with them, remembering the fulfilments, but admitting to the frustrations, and the hope that the latter did not cloud their memories of our times together.
This week has brought the good news of a UK settlement visa for Maki, ( he flies back to UK next Wednesday).
And then last night, the safe arrival of our first grandson, Jonathan Gorrea weighing in at 9lbs - all well and due home later today. They plan swift application for passport, still aiming for return to Albania by Easter.
So life goes on, even if my own part seems that of bystander. Waiting has its rewards. Lord, may I wait patiently for you.
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6 comments:

  1. Anonymous20 March 2010 at 11:29

    Good to hear from you Dave, and how wonderful to hear of the arrival of Jonathan at last!! You are all very much in my thoughts and prayers.
    Much love
    Rachel F xx

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  2. Anonymous21 March 2010 at 11:50

    Delighted to hear about the arrival of your first grandson. Congratulations. Although no longer at CRBC you are very much in our thoughts and continued prayers.

    It is always great to touch base with Ruth and your grandaughter when Nicola and Richard are with us.

    Much love to you.

    Jeff Plumb

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  3. Stephen D Green22 March 2010 at 12:33

    Hi David

    Sorry to miss the Bristol City Council presentation. I left the council just a few weeks ago after 20 years. Fond memories of tussling with some of the finance system bugs with you; though I admit the work times weren't a patch on praying with you at Cairns Road one time where it was the Lord who had the focus not the mainframe. I'm sure the Lord is waiting ready to bless you richly, more than we can imagine, as you wait for Him. His awesome grace be with you.
    Congrats on your ever growing family and their faith in Him.

    Love and prayers

    Steve

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  4. Anonymous24 March 2010 at 02:00

    Congratulations David and Elaine on the safe arrival of Jonathan!
    PS Sue said this morning that I may have posted an empty envelope to you - so my fault!

    much love,
    Brian and Sue xx

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  5. Anonymous26 March 2010 at 13:22

    Hi Dave,

    We think of you with fondness often back at the Brislington office. The few of us still clinging together, Dave C, Fiaz M, Paul C and myself. Hope the talking book and card were alright.

    Good to hear about families and babies and blessings.

    God Bless, Kirsi & Co

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  6. Anonymous2 April 2010 at 05:48

    Reading your blog regularly.Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all .God Bless Steve and Paula.

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