My goodness!!
We haven't spoken for a while, have we??
I guess we've both been busy...well I certainly have!!
Dot points may have to suffice for today just to get up to speed
1. I have had health problems for a few months
I have spent a lot of time at the doctor's office, having tests for a number of (thankfully unfounded) suspicions of doctors who had only just set eyes on me. Thankfully, God guided me to a specialist, and I am on the mend. No more poking and prodding, for now...
2. I bought a bicycle!!Bike paths in Melbourne are fantastic, I am a big fan. I ride to work as often as I can, which is pretty much every day. I ride about 15 km a day when I ride, which needless to say has relegated running to the backburner. This is a nice break for me.
3. Luke and I have been "received" into the Anglican church. This means that I stand up and sit down more often at church. I stand up for "communion", rather than sitting for the "Lord's supper" as I did at my previous church. I stand up for "The greeting of the peace" and say "peace be with you" even before introducing myself... This is weird, but fine...
4. I love tea...
Anyone who knows me knows my pathological love of coffee. The rush, the flavour, the mild heart attack when the syrupy stuff hits my esophogus... I gave it up and now have become attatched to tea. The calming but refreshing sensation as it gently winds its way towards my stomach. The soothing smell... Ahh!! God makes good things :)
5. I am still reading "The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment". I was showing it to someone the other day and showing how contentment was about having a "gentle and quiet spirit" ( as scripture says is great worth for a woman to have). The person said , "Yes, but I'm not naturally quiet and gentle like you...." "Hah!!!". Book ( I should say" Holy Spirit"), keep doing your invisible ( to me) work!!! Miracles are happening!!! Me!! Gentle and quiet!! Hee hee!!!
6. I have replaced my favourite Austen heroine. Lizzie has been supplanted by Fanny Price... Yes, she is a bit too retiring sometimes, but I love her gentle propriety and how reflective she is... ( see Manfield Park)
I have to admit, life has been tough for a while there. But we have had a lot of awesome things happen too..
Singing with Madonna and Meg White ( from the white stripes) was a highlight. That's me on the right, dressed as Eddi Reader from Fairground attraction...Well, that's me, How are YOU?
