An Even Keel

After a couple of lousy weeks we do now seem to be in much better state. Everybody is almost better from their various ailments, even Liz is up and around again. It's a classic risk assement job: Have the flu jab knowing it'll make you feel ill for a week, but might stop you getting flu badly in the winter, or don't have it and run the risk of coming down with a nasty bout over Christmas.

I had the college quiet day yesterday, which was a welcome opportunity to spend some time getting centred after the last fortnight. Really good guy, David Runcorn (Ministerial development guy in Lichfield diocese), leading the day. Gave us some excellent stuff to ponder and chew over about mercy and ministry, and the necessity of being grounded in love.

Today Nick the Vic (ar) came up from Luton to see us, which was much appreciated. Caught up on all the news from St Mary's - it's amazing how quickly things change when you're not there to see them.

So, as I said, back on an even keel and heading for the weekend, with "Together" on Saturday (see earlier post if that means nothing to you). Lots of praying going on that the keel stays even, that we remember the dependance on God that we've had to renew our grip on, and that we catch the wind of the Spirit for Saturday and rise on wings as eagles.

TimC