For me, October has held an emphasis on prayer. On Saturday, 6th October, several members of St. Mary’s Prayer Team attended a half-day of training. Our team had taken a short break in August due to school holidays. So, as we were preparing to resume the prayer ministry in September, we learned of an opportunity …
This past week we’ve had lots of grey, cloudy skies. But this morning the skies were full of fog–almost like watered-down skimmed milk. However, it was so dense one couldn’t see anything. Rather, subtile hints of colour shone through the cold haze. I was outside this morning–a little after 9:00 am, waiting for a …
When an ocean or more separates one from his/her family, it is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by negative emotions when that one is too far away to help in times of need. Helplessness, frustration, guilt, and worry are gremlins that knock on the door of the soul. It takes this kind of situation …
On Monday, 1st October, wanting to make sure I had plenty of time to get my new glasses fitted and still have a casual walk to the Learning Centre, I went into town about an hour before my sewing class. The pick-up went smoothly and quickly, leaving me time to visit a few shops …
I was relieved on Monday when the overcast skies were rain free. For the previous three Mondays I’d trudged through town clad in my long, green raincoat, with my back-pack weighted with paraphernalia for my sewing class. Sweat made me damp inside my coat while the rain wetted the outside of the coat. So though …
My youngest Step-daughter, “Floss” is getting married in two-and-a-half weeks. The good news is that I already have my dress. It arrived last week. I’m looking forward to the wedding because all of the children and grandchildren will be there. I am praying for a family photo with all members on board! That’s 27–yes–twenty-seven–people …
All has been quite on the blogging front here at A Reed Not Broken. Not for want of things to write about. I guess it’s a testimony of a lack of discipline and determination—that and a newly developed addition to match-three games. Kittie Many wonderful things has been happening since my last …
Okay, so I guess you could say I was getting ahead of myself. If you read my last post, you will notice I wrote that it was 30 years ago that I came to England for the first time. Well, I was thinking: “Saturday, 17th September 1983…2013…thirty years.” I had a brain burp at that …
Misty Morning view from the balcony As usual, my alarm went off at 7:00 am today. As I walked to the kitchen, I caught the view out The Maverick’s office window. A mist was rising from the damp grass in the park across the street. I hurried to get my camera, as I knew the …
The Alter in Romsey Abbey The sun blessed our day. I joined a group (0f 36) ladies from the Mothers’ Union on a day trip to Romsey Abbey. The coach trip allowed me to become better acquainted with Mrs. C.B., with whom I attend church. Romsey Abbey is located in Southern England, in …