Back in England

Well, not exactly yet, but I feel very pleased to be there over easter weekend. Hope to see 'algunos de vosotros' (some of you). I know I shouldn't talk about the weather, but today I realised that a cloudy day is when the sky isn't completely blue all day. And I still get funny looks when I say, "What a lovely day it is!" The spring is a wonderful time: the blossom on the trees, the pleasant breeze, the gentle warmth of the sun, strolling through the olive groves - beautiful.

Last Friday I was preparing a present for a friend's 21st birthday. Rock buns are just about the quickest/easiest cakes to make - but I managed to create something quite small and quite heavy. I felt rather disappointed and endeavoured to make the best of it and at least take the 8 or so cakes. First, though, I had to surgically remove with knife and fork all the burnt sultanas and transplant new ones. And all this at 2 in the morning! Now you have confirmation that I've lost my mind here! Still all the cakes were eaten and only the two English girls noticed my mistake.

It was wonderful on Sunday to see the new baby of Willy and Diana. They're doing well. They are such a blessing to me with their laid-back attitude. They always have time and patience to speak with me. I first met them over five years ago on a school visit and it's amazing to see what God has done in their lives. Although their backgrounds have been troubled, they've come to be leaders in the church and so faithful to the Lord. Only the work of Jesus could transform people's lives in such a way. May He continue to shape all of our lives and lighten our paths with His Word.