Hi Troops,
Last week was a bit 'mad' - had a few Kip trips including Aylesbury, Dublin & Leeds. Also had a tutorial with my Cliff supervisor for the MPhil. Preached twice on Sunday too. In the morning the subject was Noah and in the evening (at the Refresh meeting) I spoke on building Church today (pet theme of mine). It is great to see Refresh growing, a few years ago we were getting a handful but now with our friends from Marston Vale Community Church and Liddlington we gather a really good number - great worship lead by Suzy and Dave at both services - thanks!
Feel a bit 'odd' at the moment. Swallowing is not good and I'm struggling (for once) to stay positive. I have an endoscopy booked but not until the 17th March although I am on the short-list for cancellations. My chest just feels strange - could be psychosomatic; could just be radiation damage, hopefully nothing worse! Of course I'll keep you in the loop.
In a bid to continue enjoying life we've booked a week in Dubai at Easter - love the place. It is hedonistic, shallow and tacky. Perfect for a holiday! Seriously need some sun and shopping therapy on a constant basis and Dubai is just the ticket - Carys and James are getting excited - we are going to 'swim with Dolphins', go on the sunset dune safari and visit all those enormous temples to decadence - the designer malls! Got to both diet a little before we go!!
Have a thanksgiving service to attend this afternoon for Alan Ponting, a friend from Church (and previous minister at WNL). He had been battling with a horrible, degenerative brain disease and passed away two weeks ago. He and his wife Pat were so brave. I had the privilege of leading a communion service with him at our Launde Abbey retreat weekend two years ago - he was a wonderful man - a real gracious saint; we shall miss him.
Please keep the prayers up and, if you not a prayer person I'll take all the positive vibes you can spare in my direction! Thank-you for checking in.
Luv
Dave
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Butlins anyone??!!??
-Chlo
=)
Poor Chloe,
I bet you get to dog sit again?
Well Dovid, not one to be picky about your spolling or anything, but Lidlington has only one "D" in it.
My friend, you do not HAVE to feel positive all the time, it is o.k to feel unsure, and doubtful. The fact is you ARE positive, even if you do not always feel it. Do i make sense?
You know Gods plan is perfect. You know how much He loves you. You know He is with you every step of the way, whatever the journey brings.
As long as you KNOW and treasure these things in your heart, not always FEELNG it is quite o.k.
My prayers will be for you have His peace in your heart, and for that retail therapy to bring much joy.
You remain an inspiration with your honesty, and spirit.
Jesus has already healed you, He has saved your soul by His grace, but I am going to keep on asking for that "no trace".
C'mon, lets stare the monster down.
On a lighter note....are you travelling to Dubai on a vibrating plane, with china biscuits and well presented, well blessed air hostesses?
Or are you slummin it?
I love the "shallow" you, as well as the all inspiring, positive one!
LOL,
Sianaroonie xxxx
My gods bless you sianarronnie and also to yous daved and florence. is welcome for opprtunity for making some delicuous monies for yourseleves with NO RISK of filure. Please find velow letter from my contact Gideon who now very moments is a waiting on you're call, and needs help for transfers of monies. just emails in CONFIDENCE for speedy transaction, all parties welcome but viral for secrecy to be is maintain .
i am Gideon Arap Moi, the son of The former president of Kenya
Mr Daniel Arap Moi. I came to know you in the course of my
search for a reliable And GOD fearing partner, and I decided contact you,
Because I believe you are a reputable person and I feel You can help me
and my mother over this confidential matter.
I count on your integrity and honesty to be able to handle this
Business. My father, Mr Arap Moi, was the former president of Kenya ,
In East Africa, During his reign as the president , he had so many
Monetary dealing with a lot of European companies in my country
And out side my country, and he uses these companies as a means
Of transferring funds to foreign accounts in Europe ,America and
Asia., all these funds where gotten from the sales of Gold and Diamonds,
Amongst the companies he registered was GOLDENBERG COMPANIES,
Which he uses as front for funds deposit, he made a transfer of $76,000,000.
(seventy six million American Dollars) to this company which never existed,
the said company has since been declared bankruptcy and liquidate, and the
said funds has been deposited with a security company in Europe where it is
kept from for safekeeping.
For more information you can click on this website:
(1) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3338023.stm or ,
(2) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3025878.stm%
And as the only child of my mother who is the 6th wife to my father
the president, he has given to us as our own share, which is this funds
that is with the security company in Europe. The money is kept in
trunk boxes and was registered as precious substances, thus there is
nobody that knows that it is money that is in the box. All the documents
with which the money was deposited is with us (my mother and I) I am
looking for somebody that is capable and willing to travel to any part of
Europe to receive the two trunk boxes of money on behalf of my mother
and I from the security company.
We need a trust worthy and experience person that will help us to invest
This money in your country and take us as one family and will also buy
A house for us over there where we can live safely
We are expecting to hear from you, please contact me on mine email address
gideon.arapmoi@caramail.com
Thanks for your anticipated co-operation , please include your
Telephone number and fax number in your reply.
Best Regards
Gideon Arap Moi
Thanks for your anticipated co-operation , please include your
Telephone number and fax number in your reply.
Best Regards
Gideon Arap Moi
gideon.arapmoi@caramail.com
David
sorry to read that you are having difficulties swallowing again. It is putting my current lack of work into perspective. I was made redundant in the middle of January and am experiencing difficulties is securing a suitable role.
Reading your blog reminds me that I am rather fortunate in that I have my health and help you realise that you can enjoy life without money.
I will be praying for you and Amy and wish you both a speedy recovery with not too much suffering along the way.
Regards
Dee
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