This is the volume our books take. There are more in my mum’s house.
Jean-Baptiste’s birthday party
On Wednesday, Jean-Baptiste will be 5. To be honest, I am not a big fan of parties. Especially when I have to organise them. I am rather of the boring kind who just enjoy sitting down with a coffee and chat for hours. As a consequence, we had not put much thought into organising a party for him, but last week our friends Alessio and Katy kindly offered us to use their garden if we wanted to do something for him.
So we did prganise something. We invited a handful of friends from school and church at the last minute and had a simple birthday party in their garden, with a couple of games and a few magic tricks by Alessio. It was great, and relaxed, the weather was hot and sunny. The children seemed to enjoy themselves running around and jumping on the trampoline. I even enjoyed myself, chatting and playing around with the kids.
Walking along the Taff river
Last week, we took my parents for a little walk along the Taff river, just behind our house. Cardiff is one of those amazing cities where you can walk a few hundred yards and have the impression you are in the country when you’ve only just stepped out of your house.
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- Overwhelmed by people's support and kindness in the commissioning Service tonight. #
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Bike Scheme
Since September 2009, a bike hire scheme has been available in Cardiff, following the lead of several cities in Europe. I have never used it, but think it is a great idea. The first 30 minutes are free, and it would take less than that to travel around the town centre. Well, I’ve just discovered that there is a rental spot just around the corner from us, on Station Road in Llandaff North. Typical, we are moving in 3 weeks time and that’s when they set these up.
Last deputation meeting
Last night was our last deputation meeting. Esther was speaking to the ladies of the Welsh Evangelical Church, and I was in St Mellons Baptist Church while the children were being looked after by a friend. It has been a real privilege and blessing to meet so many Christians over the year. I have always felt welcomed, and people have shown a real interest in the work of the gospel in Brittany.
I have travelled from the very north of the British Isles, visiting Shetland, to not quite the very south, stopping at Clevedon. In Wales, I have traveled from North to South and East to West, but not speaking in Mid-wales this time. Next time, I’ll try to start in Cornwall or Plymouth, and travel all the way to Muckle Flugga.
I’ll have to work out how many miles I have travelled, that would be interesting. I might post a list of all the churches I have spoken in as well, that would be interesting.