Back from my holidays. Great trip. Great Company. Fantastic food (as my waistline can testify!)
And back in the real world new challenges are waiting. While I was away a wonderful lady in our congregation died suddenly and unexpectedly. All funerals have their challenges but this one will be a particularly difficult one. The whole congregation - and much of the town - are grieving this lovely lady. And this is my first funeral of someone I knew well enough to consider a friend. I know the parish will need some support to cope with this and I hope I will be able to help with that.
I am glad that I have had a time of rejuvenation and re-inspiration to prepare me for this.
And as much as I have enjoyed my fabulous time away (and I am sure there will be more about that anon) I am glad to be back in the community; and after less than a year it really does feel like my community.
May we all be aware of God's hand holding and guiding us through this difficult time.
1 comment:
The community is enriched by your ministry and it was clear that they felt comforted by you being home to lead them through this crisis. Blessings and strength to you x
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