Blessings... received and planned

• Church was in Whitehaven this morning...
• we're looking at planting a new church there, with the blessing of other churches in the town
• was good to pray for those who are planning to be part of the initial team
• I was encouraged last week when talking to Mike about the Workington church
• God seems to be bringing the different churches in the town together
• breaking down barriers between the congregations
• so encouraging to know that there are strengthening bonds there
• More knitting this afternoon, while watching the BTCC and F1 races
• almost finished a pretty bag which we'll give to a young friend when she visits us soon
• amazed at how quickly it came together, and pleased with the new stitch I learned
• planning what to make for Christmas presents now
• unexpected phone call from a good friend
• good to catch up on what's happening, and to know that we still matter to each other