Let us Give Thanks

Full Kitchen

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It was hard work for Barbara and I, but we wanted to host our team and also Betsy's family for Thanksgiving. We searched for turkeys and trimmings, ordered pumpkin online by special delivery, bought a coffee maker chairs and booster chairs, and tested the oven. I downloaded some pictures of the Pilgrims, printed these along with Lincoln's proclamation, and made some ornamental cards saying "Thank You Lord" to decorate the house. It was our way of showing gratitude for all the Lord has done in our lives these two months in the UK.

Along the Canal

Very near to us is the Grand Union Canal, which in the 1800s, was used to transport coal and other goods. Now it is used for recreation and exercise with a walking path along one side. The narrow boats slowly cruise the thin canal giving a relaxing feeling of refreshment. Speaking of refreshment there are several old Inns along the canal which serve good food. The locks are still manually operated and the whole system is balanced by lakes at certain strategic high points. The canal was an amazing piece of efficient, enduring engineering.

All night prayer in the Cave

Last Friday was a night of prayer for Egypt by believers from many denominations. Cick here to see the utube video. They gathered in the famous cave church in Cairo and lifted their voices together in praise, intercession, and blessing for their neighbors. It reminds me of Jesus' words "blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness for they shall be filled"

Wardrobe Wars

Two Door Model Wardrobe

You would think that something as simple as a box to put your clothes in would not be too difficult right? Well just to show that life is much more complicated than we give it credit, we've put in two wardrobes upstairs in our house in Luton and after almost ruining a new box by trying to lift it before it's appointed time, I thought things had to get better. Then, when given an older wardrobe, I discovered that taking it apart was harder than putting the new one together! My handyman skills have been truly tested and a lesson in humility may have done me good. The good news is that we now have two bedrooms where people can sleep in our little house in Luton. Thank you Lord.