Wimbledon on my birthday

Have had a hectic but really enjoyable few days.

The main news is that my friend who has been coming to church with us became a Christian last week. I was overjoyed! She is still deciding which church to attend and even though I would love it if she came to ours I can't influence her decision and she is praying about it.

Rosie was in a school concert and sang a solo- I was so nervous for her, but she was great.

Well I've been spoilt rotten by my husband, children and friends. Last Wednesday some friends organised a surprise meal out at an Indian restaurant. There were 8 of us when I was expecting 3. On Saturday my birthday I had a once in a lifetime experience with a special trip to Wimbledon- centre court tickets and pass into VIP lounge. I saw celeb after celeb including Cliff Richards, Martina Navratilova, Trevor McDonald, Jonathon Edwards, not to mention the tennis stars. I did feel like an observer though and not really part of it. The tennis was amazing and I saw Roddick's and Murray's matches.

Yesterday after an amazing church service with 4 baptisms we went out as a family for lunch. The weather is in the 90s!!! It is so muggy though- but I'm not complaining!

Tomorrow I have to submit my written work for probation and then I'm going to chill for a few days and catch up with my ironing mountain and general housework such as clearing the porch and utility room. The children break up on Thurs/Fri- yippee! School's out for summer!!

Grandma's garden

Lots happening which I am thankful to God for:

Our marriage. We have been married 18 years today.

Our health- back at the gym today

The children's health and joy in everything they do. Harry played in a concert on Friday. Charlie is on a Geography field trip and returns today- how we have missed him! Rosie and all her sport

Our family. Father's Day yesterday so we went to see Graham's Dad in the afternoon after a nice lunch out with friends

Our church and leaders. We are so priviledged to belong to our church and I thank God for our anointed leaders and amazing teaching, worship, children's and youth work. I could go on.

Friends- I am thankful for all my friends and the fun times we share together. Looking forward to my birthday and a trip to Wimbledon on Saturday. I have never been before and a friend has given me a ticket for my birthday.


My job- probation is looming and this is my last week to correct my work which is due in a week tomorrow.

Rosie's birthday weekend

Can't believe my baby is 11 years old! She had a great birthday weekend with a Wild West Party on Saturday and then 4 friends for a sleepover. The weather was beautiful and on her actual birthday on Sunday we went to the village pub for lunch and back home for cake.

On Friday night I went to part of a 'Heaven Touches Earth Conference' led by Julian Adams. I took a friend with me the one who has been coming to church with us. It was amazing and it was so good to soak in the Holy Spirit. The highlight of the evening was to walk through a 'tunnel of fire'. I could barely move and really struggled to walk back to my seat. My friend also was touched by the Holy Spirit!! God is good!

Just getting ready to return to the Dentist for a root canal this morning. If it fails I have to have it done under a GA! I then have a hair appointment and this afternoon I'm meeting up with a friend. In between I have to fit in work and sort out my probation assessments which are due in on the 30th June.

Yesterday I went to St Neots to meet up with an old friend. We had such a laugh.

The children are busy with end of term performances, music concerts and Charlie two GCSE exams this week. They break up on the 3rd July- so looking forward to the long summer ahead

Monday 8th June 2009

After a busy, exciting but nerve wrecking week, I had a relaxing weekend. A friend and his son came to stay on Saturday. It was great to see them and we went out for a curry in the evening. Harry returned after his week away. He had had an amazing time and had climbed mountains, kayaked, swam in the sea to mention a few of the activities.

Rosie went away with church and got back last night. She also had had a good time.

Charlie has his first GCSE exam this week, so is still in exam mode. He didn't do any work all weekend though, so needs to get back on track.

My second presentation on Wednesday went really well and as I stood at the front of the room I knew God was with me and amazingly all my nervous fear disappeared as I began to talk. That was an answer to prayer! On Friday I presented my poster and I was a runner up for the online people's choice competition! So, an eventful week. Now back to normality and washing two big bags of wet, dirty clothes from Harry and Rosie's return.

Church was brilliant yesterday. Our friend came with us and he really enjoyed the sermon.

Last ditch attempt to lose some weight before the summer- went swimming this morning and have gone back on WWs

Thankful Thursday

I have so much to be thankful for!


Family and friends- we had a lovely time with Graham's mum and dad who came over with Chris to celebrate Grandad's birthday. An old friend and his son are coming to stay this weekend which we are looking forward to.


Health- Managed a swim this week. Haven't been to the gym for one month! Will be able to get back into the swing of things next week, now that my presentations are over.

PhD studentship- God gave me confidence to present my research at two conferences this week. I KNOW that God was with me and took away my fear. I used to have such a fear almost phobia of public speaking, but with God's help He has taken away that fear over the years. I have two more major deadlines and then I am on holiday all summer- yeah!!! I need to find some good books to read. Last year I read all of Francine Rivers's books. I am reading an Anne Tyler book at the moment which is good.

We are so missing Harry who is away all week with the school. He is climbing mountains and camping out overnight at the top of one. He will be having a great time. Rosie goes away with church tomorrow for the weekend. She is off school today though as she seemed really run down this morning- aching and shivery and a cough, all brought on I think by the amount of sport she did yesterday. She was in a rounders tournament from 4pm until 8pm yesterday. Thankfully they won after investing all that effort. Charlie is in the middle of exams, but is fairly chilled.