Well it's official - Immy's first words were "MaMa!" She only comes out with it when she is upset and wants me. It is very endearing. She was saying it to the babysitters on Saturday night and has been saying it a few times today. Very cute.
We have had a very busy social week. I had a surprise baby shower to go to on thursday evening- for Shirley and her twins. Last night we were both out again at another 40th birthday party. This one was a big do in our church building with lots of food and dancing. It was a fancy dress, the theme being any pop star from the last 40 years. Ian and I didn't quite get around to costumes so he wore his tux but with a black tie rather than a bowtie and I wore my wedding dress again and we pretended to be John Travolta and Olivia Newton John (sort of). It was just fun to dress up again.
Next weekend we have another 40th party and an 80th birthday afternoon tea on the sunday for an amazing lady that i do bible in schools with.
No news on the job front. Ian had a couple of interesting meetings last week but nothing that has led directly to an offer of work. He is now busy building us a covered deck. He is enjoying the time off and it is marvellous to have such a long period of family time at home.
Today has been very busy too as I was preaching (hate that word!) in church this morning. I loved preparing it but it always seems a bit strange actually doing it. I have done it a few times now and i tend to end up feeling that i just talk really fast for 20 mins and then have no idea what i just said. I got good feedback though so i guess it was alright. I was speaking on Matthew 9:9-13 - What on earth did Jesus mean when he said "I desire mercy, not sacrifice". It's a quotation from Hosea Ch 6. I found out some fascinating things through all the prep. I just love that you can take a few sentences -or sometimes a few words from the bible and it opens up a huge amazing story of God's love for his people and his plans and purposes for us through Jesus. Worth reading - check out Matthew 12 where he quotes the same phrase again.
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Aren't you the brave one doing talks from the front ! well done will look at the refs. later. Thanks for the news and pictures. We have been moving the computers about so have been off line for 24 hours. The tower and monitor have gone into the train room and we are fully onto the laptop now. The extra space has allowed room for Eddie's Clavinova which he was going to sell but I have persuaded him to hold fire through the Winter.
We have been hacking back the garden whilst the good weather lasts.Lots of tip runs due now !!
Helen popped in on Saturday and Cerys bears an uncanny resemblance to Immy.I'm getting itchy feet now, can't wait to see them both. Have a training evening to go to now so bye till next time.Love and hugs to you all Mum & Eddie xxxx
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