Hello again...and what a wet Sunday it has been, in fact, as I write this it has just started to rain heavily again. The forcasters did say that it would be very wet and very windy today...they were half right! Wind wise, it has not been that bad, but the rain has made up for it.
On my train journey today I wasn't surprised to see quite a bit of flooding between Ashford and Canterbury. It did make me reflect though at how lucky we actually are in our part of the world when you consider the floods and other natural disasters that affect other countries. The recent earthquake in Chile was a strong one and sadly many people have lost their lives. It really makes you appreciate what we have.
Today is Lent 2 (the second Sunday in Lent)...no prizes for guessing what next Sunday is!
In church today we were joined by two new faces. It was encouraging to see them, they had a very good 'working knowledge' of the way that we do things. The Bishop knows them I think, as they have some connection with a retired priest that he knows from another church (not ACC). They live in Deal, so not too far in the grand scheme of things. Let's hope that we see them again soon.
The sermon today was very much a continuation from last Sunday's sermon, and was again focused on the Devil and how we must not give anything to him. God will only take what we give him, and not an ounce more. Just for the record I would like to say that in my opinion we should give God our all, this goes back to something the Bishop has previously said about putting God first! However, with the Devil, if you give him the slightest thing then he will want it all and more, and then even more. He will not be satisfied until he has everything and has destroyed you.
God demands nothing, expects nothing, yet is prepared to offer and give all. What does the devil offer? Hassle, grief and misery! With God you can give Him what you want to give, what you are able to give...I know what team I'm playing for, what team do you want to be in?
If you have genuine faith and belief in the Lord then you will receive everything that the Lord has to give and more.
Today was also the second class in our series of confirmation classes. Today we discussed the Holy Spirit, also known as the Holy Ghost. The Holy Spirit is a very powerful thing indeed! As christians it gives us guidance in many, many ways and certainly forms a very important part of a church. The Holy Spirit often works through the church, through priests, deacons, lay people and indeed through the church members themselves. I kind of see the Holy Spirit as a bit of a 'guiding light' amongst other things, sort of directing me in certain matters. Having discussed the Holy Spirit today I have been able to think about certain events in my life and actually realise now that the Holy Spirit must have been at work. It's a little scary in a way, but in another way, very exciting...more and more is starting to make sense to me in my journey!
It's time to go now. It's still raining so I think I might have a look on eBay for a boat...at least I can guarantee getting to Canterbury on Wednesday then, as there seems to be no sign of a let up in the weather. We'll probably still have a water shortage and a hosepipe ban this year though!
Now where did I put my snorkel, mask and fins.......................
Sunday 28 February 2010
Wednesday 24 February 2010
Come in, come in....there's room for you all!
Another blog posting on time....what is this going to do for my reputation? At this rate I think that I am likely to be offered a job on the Swiss railway, after all, they are renowned for their superb time keeping abilities!
It was time to visit the barbers again this morning before going to Canterbury. I decided to try a Turkish barbers in Castle Street in Ashford (near the tank to any locals) called Koko. I have to say that they have done a pretty good job. I don't know what it is about the Turkish, but give them a razor and away they go. Nice clean lines and an even finish....listen to me....I sound like a cross between Nicky Clarke and Jason Gardiner!! They are about the best barbers that I have found in Ashford, so I'll be using them again.
I also dug out my suit from the wardrobe and took it to the dry cleaners....how much to clean a suit???????????????? I only wanted to have it cleaned and pressed, I didn't want to actually buy the place! Still, it will be ready for my confirmation, so at least I should look smart. As a rule I hate wearing ties...but I suppose I'll make the exception then.
There were a few more faces at church today. Firstly their was a guy called Colin, his brother goes to Our Lady of Walsingham & St Francis, which is our church in Rochester. Colin came along today with another gentleman whose name I can't remember (sorry).
We also attracted 3 other people. Two were together and initially came in to have a look at our little church and they decided to stay for mass. The third lady who came in said that she is becoming disillusioned with the Church of England, and is therefore possibly looking for something else. They are all welcome, and we hope that they will return again.
Of course, many people are becoming disillusioned with the CofE, this can be for a wide range of reasons, the most common does seem to be the issue of women priests though. The ACC does not have women priests, and therefore this makes us a possible alternative. many people believe that the only available alternative to the Anglican church (CofE, etc) is the Roman Catholic church. This is not the case. The ACC is a kind of mix between the two, and I believe a very REAL alternative and a great church to be part of.
We are very small in this country at the moment, but we really do have something great to offer. Everyone is welcome regardless of age, gender or colour. All we ask of you is to come in through the door. There will be no pressure, no uneasiness, just a warm and genuine welcome. What's more is that if you stick around after mass then we'll even through in a free cup of tea or coffee, and maybe even a biscuit or two...if you're really lucky and Roy has purcahsed them then they may even be the particularly tasty fairtrade chocolate biscuits. I think that they are from Oxfam...and no...they are not secondhand before anyone makes that comment!!
After mass today I mentioned to Bishop Damien that I want to get hold of a crucifix to put on my wall at home, and so I asked him where I could buy one. He told me that there is a Catholic shop near St Thomas Catholic Church, and he believed that they were open as we spoke. Off I trotted and arrived at the shop. Despite the opening hours sign advising that the shop was open at the time of my arrival....it was not, the shop was closed....all that walking for nothing! Instead I decided to use the internet when I arrived home. I have now ordered an olive wood crucifix made in the Holy Land, according the the description it is the '14 stations type', so-called because it is crafted out of 14 pieces of olive wood. When it arrives I'll take it to church and ask the Bishop to bless it. I'll then have fun hanging it from on my wall at home....I live in a new build house, with plasterboard walls, any diy-er will know what I mean here!! Now where did I put the buildings insurance policy???
This coming Sunday will be the second Sunday in Lent....so that must make it Lent 2, I really should be a detective with skills like that! It will also be class two of the confirmation classes.
So, in case you're thinking of coming along to find out what we're about here is a summary for you for the next week:
Sunday - Mass at 11am - Followed by tea & coffee (oh, and Roy, we need more biscuits!) - Followed by confirmation class 2 at 1.30pm.
Wednesday - Mass at 12pm - Followed by tea & coffee - Followed by Stations of the Cross at 2pm (I think that's right, the Bishop will correct me if I'm wrong!!)
Take care...................
It was time to visit the barbers again this morning before going to Canterbury. I decided to try a Turkish barbers in Castle Street in Ashford (near the tank to any locals) called Koko. I have to say that they have done a pretty good job. I don't know what it is about the Turkish, but give them a razor and away they go. Nice clean lines and an even finish....listen to me....I sound like a cross between Nicky Clarke and Jason Gardiner!! They are about the best barbers that I have found in Ashford, so I'll be using them again.
I also dug out my suit from the wardrobe and took it to the dry cleaners....how much to clean a suit???????????????? I only wanted to have it cleaned and pressed, I didn't want to actually buy the place! Still, it will be ready for my confirmation, so at least I should look smart. As a rule I hate wearing ties...but I suppose I'll make the exception then.
There were a few more faces at church today. Firstly their was a guy called Colin, his brother goes to Our Lady of Walsingham & St Francis, which is our church in Rochester. Colin came along today with another gentleman whose name I can't remember (sorry).
We also attracted 3 other people. Two were together and initially came in to have a look at our little church and they decided to stay for mass. The third lady who came in said that she is becoming disillusioned with the Church of England, and is therefore possibly looking for something else. They are all welcome, and we hope that they will return again.
Of course, many people are becoming disillusioned with the CofE, this can be for a wide range of reasons, the most common does seem to be the issue of women priests though. The ACC does not have women priests, and therefore this makes us a possible alternative. many people believe that the only available alternative to the Anglican church (CofE, etc) is the Roman Catholic church. This is not the case. The ACC is a kind of mix between the two, and I believe a very REAL alternative and a great church to be part of.
We are very small in this country at the moment, but we really do have something great to offer. Everyone is welcome regardless of age, gender or colour. All we ask of you is to come in through the door. There will be no pressure, no uneasiness, just a warm and genuine welcome. What's more is that if you stick around after mass then we'll even through in a free cup of tea or coffee, and maybe even a biscuit or two...if you're really lucky and Roy has purcahsed them then they may even be the particularly tasty fairtrade chocolate biscuits. I think that they are from Oxfam...and no...they are not secondhand before anyone makes that comment!!
After mass today I mentioned to Bishop Damien that I want to get hold of a crucifix to put on my wall at home, and so I asked him where I could buy one. He told me that there is a Catholic shop near St Thomas Catholic Church, and he believed that they were open as we spoke. Off I trotted and arrived at the shop. Despite the opening hours sign advising that the shop was open at the time of my arrival....it was not, the shop was closed....all that walking for nothing! Instead I decided to use the internet when I arrived home. I have now ordered an olive wood crucifix made in the Holy Land, according the the description it is the '14 stations type', so-called because it is crafted out of 14 pieces of olive wood. When it arrives I'll take it to church and ask the Bishop to bless it. I'll then have fun hanging it from on my wall at home....I live in a new build house, with plasterboard walls, any diy-er will know what I mean here!! Now where did I put the buildings insurance policy???
This coming Sunday will be the second Sunday in Lent....so that must make it Lent 2, I really should be a detective with skills like that! It will also be class two of the confirmation classes.
So, in case you're thinking of coming along to find out what we're about here is a summary for you for the next week:
Sunday - Mass at 11am - Followed by tea & coffee (oh, and Roy, we need more biscuits!) - Followed by confirmation class 2 at 1.30pm.
Wednesday - Mass at 12pm - Followed by tea & coffee - Followed by Stations of the Cross at 2pm (I think that's right, the Bishop will correct me if I'm wrong!!)
Take care...................
Sunday 21 February 2010
Tempted?
I think that I should give myself a pat on the back...why?...Because it is Sunday and I am writing today's blog...on time!
Today's journey to Canterbury was fairly uneventful with the exception that the train driver stopped at Chilham station, even though he was not meant to. It's not very reassuring when the driver is unable to read the timetable/running schedule, it kind of makes one wonder if he can actually see a red light...still we all arrived in Canterbury in one piece...maybe he should go to Specsavers (just to be sure)!!
It is Lent 1 today, that being the first Sunday in Lent. It is also the first day of my confirmation classes, more on that later.
The order of the day in Canterbury today was cold and wet. However the church was nice and warm, perhaps even too warm! The reason for this is that the church has been decorated recently and the heating had been left on to help the drying process. It is looking quite nice, still a few finishing touches to be made, but so far so good. The ceiling above the altar is now a nice blue colour.
In today's sermon the Bishop was talking about temptations and how important it is to avoid them. By this he did not mean avoiding the temptation of a biscuit if you are meant to be on a diet. But avoiding the temptations that are presented to us a christians. These temptations are often made by the devil or his associates, although it may not be blatantly obvious to us that it is the work of the devil. He can me sneeky and very subtle when he wants to be. He will try anything just to get a 'foothold' in us.
When Jesus went into the desert for 40 days and 40 nights the devil tried everything to tempt him, but he resisted. The devil tried to trick him, but Jesus was one step ahead of the devil and he had an answer to everything the devil said. Eventually the devil realised that his attempts to tempt Jesus were futile and so he left him.
We must be strong like Our Lord and resist the temptations and tricks. If we do this then the devil will realise that his efforts on us are futile and so he will leave us alone aswell. We must not let him get that 'foothold'. It reminds me of the saying 'give an inch and they will take a mile'...so don't give that inch to the devil, because he will then take everything!
It was the first of my confirmation classes today and it went well I thought. We discussed the name of Jesus and the other names by which he is known. We also discussed how Jesus implied that he was/is god without actually saying "I am God". He often said "I am", which I learnt means the same thing, although taken at face value it would be difficult to understand what he was saying by this. When reading the bible you have to look deeper than just the printed and actual words. Today's class helped me to understand that a little better.
Next Sunday is class 2...and with it a little more understanding I hope.
Until then I am going to try and resist temptations....but do I want a chocolate biscuit? Don't tempt me!!
Today's journey to Canterbury was fairly uneventful with the exception that the train driver stopped at Chilham station, even though he was not meant to. It's not very reassuring when the driver is unable to read the timetable/running schedule, it kind of makes one wonder if he can actually see a red light...still we all arrived in Canterbury in one piece...maybe he should go to Specsavers (just to be sure)!!
It is Lent 1 today, that being the first Sunday in Lent. It is also the first day of my confirmation classes, more on that later.
The order of the day in Canterbury today was cold and wet. However the church was nice and warm, perhaps even too warm! The reason for this is that the church has been decorated recently and the heating had been left on to help the drying process. It is looking quite nice, still a few finishing touches to be made, but so far so good. The ceiling above the altar is now a nice blue colour.
In today's sermon the Bishop was talking about temptations and how important it is to avoid them. By this he did not mean avoiding the temptation of a biscuit if you are meant to be on a diet. But avoiding the temptations that are presented to us a christians. These temptations are often made by the devil or his associates, although it may not be blatantly obvious to us that it is the work of the devil. He can me sneeky and very subtle when he wants to be. He will try anything just to get a 'foothold' in us.
When Jesus went into the desert for 40 days and 40 nights the devil tried everything to tempt him, but he resisted. The devil tried to trick him, but Jesus was one step ahead of the devil and he had an answer to everything the devil said. Eventually the devil realised that his attempts to tempt Jesus were futile and so he left him.
We must be strong like Our Lord and resist the temptations and tricks. If we do this then the devil will realise that his efforts on us are futile and so he will leave us alone aswell. We must not let him get that 'foothold'. It reminds me of the saying 'give an inch and they will take a mile'...so don't give that inch to the devil, because he will then take everything!
It was the first of my confirmation classes today and it went well I thought. We discussed the name of Jesus and the other names by which he is known. We also discussed how Jesus implied that he was/is god without actually saying "I am God". He often said "I am", which I learnt means the same thing, although taken at face value it would be difficult to understand what he was saying by this. When reading the bible you have to look deeper than just the printed and actual words. Today's class helped me to understand that a little better.
Next Sunday is class 2...and with it a little more understanding I hope.
Until then I am going to try and resist temptations....but do I want a chocolate biscuit? Don't tempt me!!
Thursday 18 February 2010
Lent is here!
This is my blog update for Wednesday...and yes, I do know that today is actually Thursday!
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, which is the start of Lent. That means that we are now in the preperation period for Easter. Easter does not just mean that it is the time when we get to eat Easter eggs...there is a far more important meaning behind it, and that is that Christ gave his life for us all, and on Easter Day he rose from the dead.
The whole Lent period is the lead up to this important event, and as Christians we 'travel' with Christ throughout Lent on his journey leading up to his crucifixtion on Good Friday.
Lent is quite a sombre time, it is very much a time for thought, for prayer and for contemplation. It really is a great time to re-evaluate ourselves, both as individuals and as Christians, and it is also an ideal time to reaffirm our commitment to God. Remember one of my previous blogs? It is never to late to join the race with the aim of receiving the ultimate prize.
Yesterday I went to church, and as it was Ash Wednesday we had the sign of the cross marked on our heads with ashes. These ashes are obtained by the burning of the crosses from the previous year's Palm Sunday. They are blessed prior to being used on people. This is a very symbolic act, and also leaves a very visible sign of the cross on your forehead....I think Bishop Damien got a little carried away when doing mine!
On Sunday my membership/confirmation classes will be starting, we have no idea how they will pan out, but I am sure that they will be interesting. I'm counting down the days to my confirmation now, which will be on Easter Day.
Roy was acting as Altar Server yesterday, so thankfully was not sitting near me with the bells as he was last Sunday!! He seems to be well on the road to recovery following his operation, he was certainly looking better in himself.
Well, that's about all for now....I'll try and post again on Sunday evening, rather than Monday!
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, which is the start of Lent. That means that we are now in the preperation period for Easter. Easter does not just mean that it is the time when we get to eat Easter eggs...there is a far more important meaning behind it, and that is that Christ gave his life for us all, and on Easter Day he rose from the dead.
The whole Lent period is the lead up to this important event, and as Christians we 'travel' with Christ throughout Lent on his journey leading up to his crucifixtion on Good Friday.
Lent is quite a sombre time, it is very much a time for thought, for prayer and for contemplation. It really is a great time to re-evaluate ourselves, both as individuals and as Christians, and it is also an ideal time to reaffirm our commitment to God. Remember one of my previous blogs? It is never to late to join the race with the aim of receiving the ultimate prize.
Yesterday I went to church, and as it was Ash Wednesday we had the sign of the cross marked on our heads with ashes. These ashes are obtained by the burning of the crosses from the previous year's Palm Sunday. They are blessed prior to being used on people. This is a very symbolic act, and also leaves a very visible sign of the cross on your forehead....I think Bishop Damien got a little carried away when doing mine!
On Sunday my membership/confirmation classes will be starting, we have no idea how they will pan out, but I am sure that they will be interesting. I'm counting down the days to my confirmation now, which will be on Easter Day.
Roy was acting as Altar Server yesterday, so thankfully was not sitting near me with the bells as he was last Sunday!! He seems to be well on the road to recovery following his operation, he was certainly looking better in himself.
Well, that's about all for now....I'll try and post again on Sunday evening, rather than Monday!
Sunday 14 February 2010
The bathroom is free!
It's been over a week since my last update on here, but what a week it has been!
Last Sunday I was hit by some sort of stomach type bug, possibly novo-virus, causing the usual pain and many trips to the bathroom, as a result I was unable to attend church last Sunday. This lasted into Monday and come Tuesday morning I was feeling a lot better, but not quite 100%.
However, early hours of Wednesday morning I woke up and needed the bathroom again...it had come back...with a vengeance!! When I finally managed to go back to bed I was asleep for a while and then awoke to find that my blood sugar level had fallen quite a bit...I was having a hypo, something which I haven't had for ages. To make matters worse I couldn't tolerate the thought of eating or drinking anything, let alone something sugary. Luckily I did manage to drink some lucozade sport drink, so that solved the problem. I then managed to go back to sleep, and between bathroom visits and some sleep I stayed in bed all day. I finally managed a couple of slices of toast at about 8pm that evening, and they stayed down!
Thursday I was running at about 50%, still couldn't eat or drink much, but the day went past without too much of an incident (with the exception of the fairly heavy snow that we had in Ashford and the surrounding area.
Much the same on Friday, except the snow had started to clear.
Saturday was a different story....bad stomach cramps all day (and night), unable to use the bathroom, despite the real urge to do so. I really thought that it was coming back for a third time and was dreading it. What was also annoying me was the fact that I was looking forward to going to church today, and so didn't want those plans dirupted by round three! I got in from work at about 2am this morning and went to bed (still with stomach pains). Luckily I awoke at about 9am and the pain had gone and my relationship with the bathroom appears to be back on an even path!!
So, it was back to church today, which happens to be Quinquagesima Sunday (the last Sunday before lent), it is also St. Valentines Day...I'm sure that I don't need to explain this.
I decided to drive to Canterbury today, nothing exciting happened apart from the fact that I got caught at a red light at some roadworks on the A28...that really was the highlight of the journey! I parked in a public long stay car park in Canterbury and was horrified at the cost...£7 for between 3 and 24 hours...robbery...Canterbury City Council should hang their heads in shame. For up to 3 hours was only £3, so why the huge leap, and why not an option for up to 5 hours perhaps??
Today's service went without too much of a hitch, even though the Bishop didn't have an altar server today. Roy is recovering from his recent operation so is on orders to rest, so he sat at the back of church coughing, etc instead. He did manage to ring the bells a few times though...right in my ear I might add! There is a saying "revenge is sweet"...no, I must behave myself, I am a Christian!!
I shall be back at church on Wednesday (subject to bathroom commitments), and it will be Ash Wednesday...the start of Lent.
Until then...maybe I should buy shares in Andrex...just in case!!!
Last Sunday I was hit by some sort of stomach type bug, possibly novo-virus, causing the usual pain and many trips to the bathroom, as a result I was unable to attend church last Sunday. This lasted into Monday and come Tuesday morning I was feeling a lot better, but not quite 100%.
However, early hours of Wednesday morning I woke up and needed the bathroom again...it had come back...with a vengeance!! When I finally managed to go back to bed I was asleep for a while and then awoke to find that my blood sugar level had fallen quite a bit...I was having a hypo, something which I haven't had for ages. To make matters worse I couldn't tolerate the thought of eating or drinking anything, let alone something sugary. Luckily I did manage to drink some lucozade sport drink, so that solved the problem. I then managed to go back to sleep, and between bathroom visits and some sleep I stayed in bed all day. I finally managed a couple of slices of toast at about 8pm that evening, and they stayed down!
Thursday I was running at about 50%, still couldn't eat or drink much, but the day went past without too much of an incident (with the exception of the fairly heavy snow that we had in Ashford and the surrounding area.
Much the same on Friday, except the snow had started to clear.
Saturday was a different story....bad stomach cramps all day (and night), unable to use the bathroom, despite the real urge to do so. I really thought that it was coming back for a third time and was dreading it. What was also annoying me was the fact that I was looking forward to going to church today, and so didn't want those plans dirupted by round three! I got in from work at about 2am this morning and went to bed (still with stomach pains). Luckily I awoke at about 9am and the pain had gone and my relationship with the bathroom appears to be back on an even path!!
So, it was back to church today, which happens to be Quinquagesima Sunday (the last Sunday before lent), it is also St. Valentines Day...I'm sure that I don't need to explain this.
I decided to drive to Canterbury today, nothing exciting happened apart from the fact that I got caught at a red light at some roadworks on the A28...that really was the highlight of the journey! I parked in a public long stay car park in Canterbury and was horrified at the cost...£7 for between 3 and 24 hours...robbery...Canterbury City Council should hang their heads in shame. For up to 3 hours was only £3, so why the huge leap, and why not an option for up to 5 hours perhaps??
Today's service went without too much of a hitch, even though the Bishop didn't have an altar server today. Roy is recovering from his recent operation so is on orders to rest, so he sat at the back of church coughing, etc instead. He did manage to ring the bells a few times though...right in my ear I might add! There is a saying "revenge is sweet"...no, I must behave myself, I am a Christian!!
I shall be back at church on Wednesday (subject to bathroom commitments), and it will be Ash Wednesday...the start of Lent.
Until then...maybe I should buy shares in Andrex...just in case!!!
Wednesday 3 February 2010
Anyone got a strepsil?
No excitment on the train journey to and from Canterbury today I'm afraid. Still we can't have it all can we?
Mass was at 12 noon today, it being a Wednesday, and today we celebrate the feast of St. Blaise. He is widely known as one of the Holy Helpers, and is popular for blessing ailments of the throat. St. Blaise was a physician and also Bishop of Sebastea. I can tell that those of you reading this are impressed with my knowledge of history! If I am wrong then you can blame wikipedia!
On the feast of St. Blaise a rather strange shaped candle is used to bless peoples throats, I must point out that it is not a lit candle! I did not have my throat blessed as I haven't actually got anything wrong with it at the moment. However, after the blessings took place and we were preparing for Communion I started coughing, having developed a tickly throat. Luckily I had a bottle of water on my person. It makes me wonder whether I should have had my throat blessed anyway...just to be sure...next time I think I will.
After the service today it was the normal tea, coffee and biscuits together with a chat. Margaret was asking the Bishop if Mary, Queen of Scots had a brother, as she did in a film she recently watched...we do engage in some strange and rather random conversations at times! Roy popped out to the local pasty shop and returned with a pasty for himself, some honey roast parsnips (which we helped him eat) and the Bishop's order of a sausage roll.
This afternoon the Bishop was due to visit Father Ray Thompson at home. Father Ray had his operation but has some problems with his voice following it at the moment. The Bishop was to take St. Blaise's candle with him and I pray that the blessing of Father Ray's throat has the desired effect and that his voice is restored soon. Being able to talk properly is something that we take for granted, although I sometimes dream that my wife could remain quiet for a while!!
Anyway, I can't think of much else to write here at the moment, so I'll leave it here and maybe try and do a little studying (children permitting).
I shall be back on Sunday.....now where did I put that cough mixture.....
Mass was at 12 noon today, it being a Wednesday, and today we celebrate the feast of St. Blaise. He is widely known as one of the Holy Helpers, and is popular for blessing ailments of the throat. St. Blaise was a physician and also Bishop of Sebastea. I can tell that those of you reading this are impressed with my knowledge of history! If I am wrong then you can blame wikipedia!
On the feast of St. Blaise a rather strange shaped candle is used to bless peoples throats, I must point out that it is not a lit candle! I did not have my throat blessed as I haven't actually got anything wrong with it at the moment. However, after the blessings took place and we were preparing for Communion I started coughing, having developed a tickly throat. Luckily I had a bottle of water on my person. It makes me wonder whether I should have had my throat blessed anyway...just to be sure...next time I think I will.
After the service today it was the normal tea, coffee and biscuits together with a chat. Margaret was asking the Bishop if Mary, Queen of Scots had a brother, as she did in a film she recently watched...we do engage in some strange and rather random conversations at times! Roy popped out to the local pasty shop and returned with a pasty for himself, some honey roast parsnips (which we helped him eat) and the Bishop's order of a sausage roll.
This afternoon the Bishop was due to visit Father Ray Thompson at home. Father Ray had his operation but has some problems with his voice following it at the moment. The Bishop was to take St. Blaise's candle with him and I pray that the blessing of Father Ray's throat has the desired effect and that his voice is restored soon. Being able to talk properly is something that we take for granted, although I sometimes dream that my wife could remain quiet for a while!!
Anyway, I can't think of much else to write here at the moment, so I'll leave it here and maybe try and do a little studying (children permitting).
I shall be back on Sunday.....now where did I put that cough mixture.....
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