Church: We had an extremely good time at the Sunday school on Sunday. The behaviour of certain members had given me concern, so we started with a quiz taken from the internet. It was about 'what kind of person are you' 'how do you see yourself'. It was an eyeopener for most of the kids. The behaviour improved instantaneously and we had some interesting conversations after that.
In the afternoon, it was my turn to lead and speak at the monthly service in our local Dementia Care Centre. My theme was how much God loves us. I started with the tee shirt bearing my name which they could read. Where did they learn to read? What else did you do at school? Did you do any Shakespeare - oh yes, most had. Romeo and Juliet was a love story with a very sad ending ( give an outline of the plot) but I can tell you a love story with an ongoing very happy ending! After that we ended by singing Jesus loves me, which they have retained from their childhood.
Because of the snow, I didn't get to the hospital but got a lift to the homegroup in a 7 seater volvo with a very recent reg. no. I could get used to that!!
People I saw and things I bought:
I did make it to South London to visit my friend from Hanbury days ( we both taught literacy). The worst snow was in our own street!
One of the day's highlights was a visit to the craft shop - it was huge, covering sewing, knitting, card making and scrapbooking.
I bought some tartan fabric to take to Mamie. And I restrained myself with the buttons! Because Lissa and CassCass like sticking them I have been watching out for them. I couldn't believe how expensive they have become. Our Careforce volunteer came to church last Sunday with shells sewn to her dress. Someone said 'oh you're wearing your money'. Well I tell you, if I sewed the contents of my mothers old button box to a dress, I'd be wearing my money too! The trouble is they are mostly dark 'sensible' colours and not attractive for little girls.
Back to the button shop... They had some beauties from Italy, one offs that couldn't be replaced, and lots and lots that cost 5p each. I will be going back to that shop!
Televison: There was a very moving moment on BBC's Breakfast Show on Thursay when we had to say goodbye to Sîan Williams before she goes off on maternity leave. Carol the Weather presented a huge bouquet to her. All the best, Sîan, and although I'm not keen on babies in childcare, I hope you can come back soon!
As I type there is an interview with the actor who used to plat Joe Mangel in Neighbours years ago. Couldn't think why he was so familiar! he's doing a west end play at the moment.
Looking Forward: Tomorrow the churches around here are open for coffee mornings for 'Celebrate your Neighbour Day. I think it is local to this area.
Also it is Romeo's birthday so we'll be going out somewhere...
But tonight Julie and cousinJ will be here, as will be our favourite photographer...well one of them!
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Says Romeo: so we did go somewhere, to this rather small and crowded Tea and Coffee Room place in Hampstead Village where they serve only Coffee, and Breakfast and Darjeeling tea and mouthwatering cakes, so no place for the dieters, but a good one for those contemplating an austere Lenten Fast. There was us two and Evie and it was most enjoyable. Many thanks to the two of you.
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