encouragement

been feeling a bit wobbly over the last few days... last night I read this though:

Rejoice in the Lord always.  I will say it again: Rejoice!  Let your gentleness be evident to all.  The Lord is near.  Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things.  Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me - put it into practice.  And the God of peace will be with you.

Philippians 4:4-9

growing dino, yummy leftovers

1. Daniel's dino hat is growing...
• I'm not sure if it's too big, but I'll see how it goes
• I can always frog it if I need to
2. Andrew cooked again this evening
• using up leftovers...
• I had yesterday's spicy aubergine, pepper & tomato sauce on seeded ciabatta with salad.
• yummy :o)

ring, dinosaur and clearout

1. Happy news from Emily & Sam
2. perfect pattern found for Daniel's birthday present
• already started and looking good so far
3. the junk clearout has started on my side of the room!

reconnected

1. The broadband switchover was seamless - just as promised by BT
• amazing!!
• let the savings begin...
2. Dinner with Andrew's parents
• they've had such a good time away exploring Berlin, Liverpool and the North East. 
• Mary almost forgot to eat, she was so enthusiastic in telling us all about their travels
3. No "Check Emissions" warning yet...

delightful lunch and heading home

 
















• today's lunch was delicious!
• gravadlax for starter, roast lamb, then lemon tarte
• the sun shone
• lovely to see all my cousins and get to know some of their other cousins
• good to meet their partners too - not one British person among them!  What a cosmopolitan family we have.
• also meeting some relatives I've not seen since I was a child

• back on the train to the chilly north

on the train... and continued travel

• Last night's dinner was made by Andrew
• beef in a stilton, red onion and red wine sauce
• delicious!
• London adventure
• I'm treating myself to an upgrade to 1st Class as I head to London for Isabel & Gorazd's wedding celebration
• Detour to Sloane Square to get gift voucher from John Lewis
• stop to enjoy a slice of pizza from a market stall, while listening to a jazz band in the open air
• a welcome moment of summer relaxation
• Lovely warm welcome when I arrive, with tea & cake in the garden
• hot summer temperatures - London's baking in October
• finished the day with a hot bath

end of the week

1. Glad to be home on Thursday evening - it's been a long week!
• the training course was good, and I'm glad I went
• long days mean I'm ready for some sleep
• it's good to be home again
2. Returned home to find Andrew has started redecorating our bedroom
• part of me wishes I'd been able to help but deep down I'm delighted to find he's broken the back of the work & I've not had to do anything
3. Car to the garage on Friday morning to try to find the reason for the "Check Emissions" warning light
• courtesy car provided
• warning message gone when I collect car (after they cleaned computer connections and re-replaced the sensor)
• no bill!