Update

Okay, I am back from camping and socialising, I now have a spare few days, to catch up again before going off and relaxing a bit more, its a hard life.

Well, my father in law and his wife came down last week, which to be perfectly honest, I did not want to happen, due to it upsetting my planning. I find that is something in my life I have to deal with and I find there are certain things that I get all touchy and defensive about, but when they actually happen, it all turns out ok. Like when someone turns up, when I am planning a quiet night in, who needs a quiet night in???? But someone may need fellowship, friendship or maybe just someone to listen to. So my father in law turning up, ended up being a good day, good for all of the family.

The next day, instead of 2, only 1 of my mates came down to visit me, we played a nice game of golf, I played quite badly, but enjoyed myself anyway and we chatted openly about where we both are in our lives, we went out in the evening and he asked me to share my testimony with him, which it was an honour to do and I thank God for the oppurtunity.

Finally, as I said, I have been camping with the young people from my church, to be honest, I have not really been camping as an adult and now I had to plan and organise this whole trip. I am knackered. We had a great night Friday, with a creepy walk and lots of very funny games, I have not laughed so hard for ages. I argued with my oldest son, which has upset me, I think it was a mix of things, my responsibility and him being bored. Saturday was my birthday, I got lots of nice pressies, I am blessed, and the day started great, with more games, etc. Then the rain came, and to be perfectly honest, the reat of the day wa wet and cold and involved all of us huddling together and trying to play the odd game, we were all tired as well and ended up in bed early. Sunday was bright and with the sun, all our moods lifted and we had a lovely little service, I spoke about how the Israelites had the festival of shelters, when everyone stayed in a tent and remembered that God had dwelt with them, then I compared that to Jesus, who also came down to dwell with us, and how we mean so much to God, that He condescends to be with us, He wants to know us and have a relationship with us so much.

It has been a busy week, I feel very tired, and I know I didn't get it all right, but I am learning, I do want to try to blog more this week, we'll see.