We woke at 7.00 a.m. this morning and Sara brought in tea to me for a change. I printed off some word searches off the computer for Sara to take to Junior Church where she is the leader this morning (Sunday School teacher in "old money"). The service was a praise service wonderfully put together and executed by Linda with some emotional songs and DVD clips in the context of Christian Aid. Instead of intercessionary prayers we had prayer stations where we wrote something on a piece of paper and then attached it to a bare branch of a tree at the front - bringing the tree to life. I only wish that more people had been there to witness the service. At coffee afterwards, it was agreed that James and Molly would come with me and Tom and Mary this afternoon to Romsey Rapids water park. I was a little apprehensive at first to have charge of four children in a watery environment but then realised that if Tom and Mary had their friends with them it might be all a bit easier. Following a lunch of Sara's wonderful home made "minestrone-style" soup (although I would like it it bit more liquid) and bread and cheese - a simple but delightful meal - Sara went off to Southampton to attend a Virgin Vie conference at the Novotel whilst I took the aforementioned kids to Romsey Rapids. We all had a great time and stayed in the water for just under two hours. The slide/flume was brilliant and we each had several goes on it. There is now, also, a large barrel of water which tips up and splashes everyone a l' Atlantis, Bahamas (see picture). On the way home we stopped off at Carlos Ice Cream Parlour for three coke floats and two multi flavoured cones. We looked at the guinea pigs, pony, chickens and rabbits whilst we ate our delicious ice cream concoctions. Once back home and having disembarked James and Molly at their respective homes, I lit the BBQ and we sat outside in the garden to eat sausages, Cajun chicken, baked potatoes, sweetcorn and vegetable kebabs. I phoned Mum who sounded in good spirits having returned to outdoor bowls again this week. Sara and I watched a bit of the "Da Vinci Code" before I came into the study to write this blog and Sara remained to watch "Desperate Housewives".
Sunday, May 10, 2009
In Praise of Romsey Rapids
We woke at 7.00 a.m. this morning and Sara brought in tea to me for a change. I printed off some word searches off the computer for Sara to take to Junior Church where she is the leader this morning (Sunday School teacher in "old money"). The service was a praise service wonderfully put together and executed by Linda with some emotional songs and DVD clips in the context of Christian Aid. Instead of intercessionary prayers we had prayer stations where we wrote something on a piece of paper and then attached it to a bare branch of a tree at the front - bringing the tree to life. I only wish that more people had been there to witness the service. At coffee afterwards, it was agreed that James and Molly would come with me and Tom and Mary this afternoon to Romsey Rapids water park. I was a little apprehensive at first to have charge of four children in a watery environment but then realised that if Tom and Mary had their friends with them it might be all a bit easier. Following a lunch of Sara's wonderful home made "minestrone-style" soup (although I would like it it bit more liquid) and bread and cheese - a simple but delightful meal - Sara went off to Southampton to attend a Virgin Vie conference at the Novotel whilst I took the aforementioned kids to Romsey Rapids. We all had a great time and stayed in the water for just under two hours. The slide/flume was brilliant and we each had several goes on it. There is now, also, a large barrel of water which tips up and splashes everyone a l' Atlantis, Bahamas (see picture). On the way home we stopped off at Carlos Ice Cream Parlour for three coke floats and two multi flavoured cones. We looked at the guinea pigs, pony, chickens and rabbits whilst we ate our delicious ice cream concoctions. Once back home and having disembarked James and Molly at their respective homes, I lit the BBQ and we sat outside in the garden to eat sausages, Cajun chicken, baked potatoes, sweetcorn and vegetable kebabs. I phoned Mum who sounded in good spirits having returned to outdoor bowls again this week. Sara and I watched a bit of the "Da Vinci Code" before I came into the study to write this blog and Sara remained to watch "Desperate Housewives".
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