A Spring in my step
It’s well into February and I haven’t yet dared to see how many people have at least taken a look at the Lent Guide. The statistics package that comes with the website only gives so much information, so I have no way of knowing if anyone has downloaded it and will only know if its been helpful when people message me. Hopefully it will also help sell a few more copies of Martha Martha. I’ve got to the point where I’m leaving the whole thing with Abba. Writing it was all His idea anyway. Also we’ve been improving the website, but there are still a couple of tweaks I’d like to make; let me know what you think.
I felt as though I hadn’t stopped for breath in months, and actually I hadn’t. So once the Lent guide was done a rest in West Wales was delicious, with long empty beaches (it was January) and ancient mountains (also devoid of people). Combining our break with birthday celebrations for our daughter and her husband put the cherry on the cake.
After, niggling long term chronic conditions and a lot of rehab, my body seemed to cope well with its first big walk of the season, doing 8.5 miles and 975m of climbing; I really must read the contour lines more carefully. I’d forgotten how much I love being in the mountains, so then, I did wonder why we’d booked to go to Cornwall. However, all that up and down along the coastal path is a golden opportunity to do some interval training in preparation for Scotland in April. Of course, the real reason for our visit is to see old friends, meet new ones, and explore The Lizard; the setting for my sister’s three murder mystery books (The Anna Maybury series, by Kirsty A. Wilmott).
Since getting back from our break, three weeks seemed to have dissolved away (I’m sure you know what I mean), and I still haven’t got back to work on the illustrations for my children’s book about the Shepherds. I just can’t seem to find the enthusiasm and drive, which is unusual for me. However, I’ve read a mountaineering book by Joe Simpson and a great fantasy novel, Dawn of Wonder by Jonathan Renshaw, loved them both. Emma Stark’s The Prophetic Warrior, is blowing me away again, and this is my third reading. Then there are all my notes from the conferences last month to finish going over, and Roy Godwin’s “And I will Bless Them” which came today. This is to improve the effectiveness of my prayer walks around our town. So upon reflection, maybe this is what the time was meant for. All will become clear in God’s own time.
Outside the sun is shining, Hallelujah, and the blue tits are investigating their new deluxe bird chalet, complete with camera. The old bird cottage/box has been relocated to near the kitchen window, for a good view, but there is not much interest for that property just yet. We are very excited to see what Spring will bring.
The Blessing of God to you,
Ceridy