UPDATE

What have I been up to. Loads, spent some time at the ELBR in Stanford , had a great time with Tanya and the kids, had some really good fellowship within the house and at Corringham Christian Fellowship, I really felt truly welcome and part of God's family.

That is a challenge, making people feel truly comfortable and at home.

In the boiler room we were staying at, there were notes in the kitchen, that whatever is in the cupboards or fridge, use. There was a note not to do the washing up, use the dishwasher, the bedrooms were like hotel rooms.

At church, people came to speak to me and Tanya, the boys enjoyed the young peoples section, the baby was welcome.

There was a BBQ on Sunday afternoon, we were encouraged to help ourselves, with someone taking the baby from Tanya, so that she could get something to eat in peace, the boys played happily with some girls, and we had some great conversations. I felt welcome.

I have had a good week, also went fruit picking and made jam, spent some time at Tanya's mums, went to a sealife centre and met some great rays ( absolutely loved the rays ). Now there is a French student staying with us for the next 2 weeks, and a Spanish student coming on Tuesday, staying for 3 weeks.

Now it is our turn to show the reality of Jesus love, the hospitality, community and family, to young people away from home, we have to become a home. I pray we can be genuine, as has been done to us, so we do unto others.