Renewal

In the spirit of trying to change things a bit, I booked onto a retreat and a ‘Quiet Day’ today, with ladies from the Mothers’ Union. Ha! Never thought I’d be involved in that particular branch of activity from church but the opportunity to sit and do nothing really appealed.

We were located at Temple Balsall where, in the olden days, the Knights Templar had their Preceptory. There is a fabulous church there, wonderful grounds and a lovely old Hall in which we held our service before fanning out into the estate to meditate or pray. The weather was glorious which enhanced the experience of course, and the atmosphere wonderful.

All in all, I enjoyed the day – although I am not sure I feel particularly renewed….. perhaps it’ll take a while?

Here’s a pic of the church anyway, and fellow attendees enjoying lunch.

Before I set off for the retreat I welcomed in the floor fitter. He came early to prepare the dining room floor before he fits the parquet on Monday. I am really looking forward to it being done. I am sure it’s going to look lovely. I left John in charge as I was going out, so he too got up early, and he waved me off about half past nine.

Apparently, John spent the day creating a bracket or something that he can’t buy commercially, so when I got home and asked him what he’d been doing, he said, “Welding. Then re-welding and bending bits of metal.” It wasn’t clear exactly how successful he’d been but not overly so I suspect, as he wasn’t exactly excited about it.

The Kenilworth Newbies looked like they were having a ball on their camping trip but photos can be deceptive….. Danielle said that the children were tag-teaming their naps, so no sooner one fell asleep than another woke up…… I think the parents are worn out……not sure they are going to be refreshed from their weekend away. I mean, they weren’t able to get nap in, but I hope they got a beer in to compensate!

I reckon William had the best idea though……

Paul tells me he is not feeling too bad with COVID so I am relieved about that, but even so, it can’t be pleasant with this hot weather. Covid infections have continued to rise, with 1 in 20 people now infected, but this looks like it might have peaked now.

Take care everyone. Mask up if you can. God bless.