2015 reflections...

I used to do this every year, but it looks as though I haven't done so for a while. Rather than focus on resolutions (I do have goals for the year, like most folk), I like to pause and remember the year just gone.

 

It was a good year....filled with lots of normalness, remembering to walk with God (most of the time)

 

A year that had some lovely weddings, a visit from my BFF, and a fabulous holiday.

 

We spent two weeks in Tuscany, Italy. PJ and Paul drove down through Europe, cramming as many wine tastings in as they could. The girls (me, Sarah, Hannah and Amy) flew out to Pisa and managed a challenging drive to find the villa. A lovely villa, high in the hills, with the most amazing views. I never tired of gazing out across the valley, reminded of God's glory. It was great to get away for 2 whole weeks. It was so special to spend the time with our 'kids' - they are such amazing adults, and I treasure the friendships we have with them, that they seem to enjoy spending time with us!

 

2015 was the year Sarah moved to Didcot, into a lovely flat with Amy. They are great friends and are excellent flat mates.

 

There's been tough stuff: friends with serious illnesses, friends children dying, Paul having 3 months of a really bad back, the challenge of the reality of how church can be affected by human failings.

 

But God never lets us down...I think this song sums it up...

 

King of love and grace, my Guardian
All my hopes and fears are in Your hands
I’m in Your hands

Where you go I’ll go show me the way
Every step I take be now my guide
God on my side

You go before me. You’re there beside me
And if I wander, love will find me
Goodness and mercy will always follow
You go before me. my Guardian
When I hear you say trust and obey
I will walk by faith and not by sight
God of my life