4 May 2008
Good afternoon to all far and wide, near and away,
As you can gather from the heading...THE SUN SHINES!!!
We just came in after spending the afternoon in glorious sunshine ..every now and then a cloud passes in front of the sun but in general we had a 98% sunshine day!
being Sunday and a long weekend ..it seems all over the world...we are enjoying the most wonderful fellowship -today with the Lord and with each other.! The Songs of Praise we sang this morning are still ringing in the skies...I had to take all my finger expertise out to play the tunes but it was magnificent..and the men sang too lovely..they sit behind the organ so I hear them better than the women on the other side ..we were just about 15 people but we lifted the roof all the same and the message was so very good and inspiring Gen 13...and the promises God made to Abraham...and in the end to us!!!
We were just thinking that the average age of the 20 people in church is between 70 and 85 and that the younger generation is totally missing! what a terrible situation...should these elderly people depart ..the church will close and I just pray & hope it does not happen in my life time ...
The foliage of most trees are out and we are surrounded by this wonderful kaleidoscope of greens. from very light nearly silver to dark green all new and fresh... it is so wonderful!!!the shrubs are also very colourful ..the avenue from work into town is worth a picture ..colours from light yellow to dark red and Fridaynight we had a perfect rainbow,stretching from side to side with all the colours brightly shining.
The peas, beans, spinach, onions,carrots are all above the ground and with the sunshine you can hear then grow!!!the apple and pear trees are in blossom and we hope that some fruit will come from it!
The situation at work is desperate but we make it work , I spend a day in the office doing accreditation work and the 13 hours flew but I will not be able to work during the day... it is too long and BArry was desperately lonely...when I work at night he goes to bed and I am here at about 9 - 9.15am and although I sleep ..at least I am here.
next week I am attending a course for 3 days and will be travelling to Athlone .a town 40 km away ..Finbarr used to live there when he first came to Ireland ..the drive is lovely and we like the town...so the hospital will not see me at all!
I sincerely hope that those who travel will reach their destinations safely and enjoy their holidays and those who are planning theirs that it will all go according to plan..those of you back from holiday ..glad you enjoyed it!!! It seems as if I do not have all the birthday dates and those of you who became older ..hope you will do it gracefully and the young ones must enjoy their youth!
The results from the scan was good and bad,,, there are 2 tares one in the crucial ligament and one in the meniscus.. not big and it does not warrant an operation ..degenerative changes due to arthritis in an advance stage...I have to watch my step and pray that I can endure the discomfort for many years to come ...something I have to live with....and if it become unbearable a knee replacement...but I am positive that I will get through it...without that!
The renovation inside the house is on time and the second room will be tiled by next week ..we will then officially make it the office/study/and emergency bedroom.. painted Magnolia and it looks good!!! this room has a built in cupboard therefore no carpentry necessary.
The room which used to be the lounge and will eventually be the guest bedroom only needs a carpet which will be laid when all is done.
Our bedroom is next and then we move outside again to paint the new extension during the warmer months!
I enjoyed the sophisticated articulated journalistic letter we received from cousin Leopold and info regarding " onse Jacop regop" Zuma's visit.. keep it up!!!! the argitechtural descriptions was lovely..thank you Leopold.
Gerhardus the video of the children can go on to be broadcasted..it is so lovely!
Hopefully the good weather continue for a few more days and I will spent every minute outside... so I wish you all well.
Take care
Regards Barry and Christina
also known as Stien,Ouma . Ma and Sr Dunne
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