Just to let you know that we are settling into the new house ; still putting up shelves, unpacking boxes, but it's such a pleasure to take our time in order to see how things work out. It's also a pleasure to sort through things again. This winter has been extremely cold all of a sudden, so bedding, linen, household goods, clothes have been distributed to those in need. Lamastre is attracting newcomers who are victims of the crisis and needing to find cheaper housing. Welfare families are struggling to make ends meet.
Pascal and I have taken up our 'normal' ministry activities now. I felt like I was coming out of quarantine ! We can't say we were isolated, because so many people helped us and continue to. But all my energy was put into this move and the first settling in and I felt quite cut off from my friends.
Finally got the washing maching hooked up, so the house looks like a chinese laundry ! I'm so thankful for all the girlfriends who did my washing for me. Nothing like having one's dirty laundry exposed to the public!!
The kids have collapsed in a heap now we are in the first week of school holidays. But, no rest for the wicked! They still have to help - we will be installing the new kitchen starting from next week, and we have various church activities to prepare, plus homework. Claire is planning a pyjama party for her birthday next week.
So life goes on and nothing is ever really predictable. Thank God for God, who watches over us and gives us strength for each day, and for His Spirit which guides us in our choices.
