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ditto
Lesley ...aha! I see it is Deniol!!!
Quatenus in hebdomades quattuor et dies duos ire possumus?
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Dear All,
Now - there is no need to squabble - I know and love you both.
NL, Tedi's sense of humour is often a little "off the wall" - but, as he would say, I'm sure, he is often a bear of little brain - and much stuffing. His heart is, however, of pure gold.
Tedi, NL is passionate and cares about justice. She will fight for those she loves with tooth and claw. She is also deeply creative and caring. Her heart burns with fire.
As you will gather, there is so much we fail to see in one another. I was preaching the other week, and (quite inadvertantly) convinced someone she should stand as churchwarden! As I think of it now, she will be excellent in that role and will bring many blessings to the church.
Of course, there is much that we fail to see in ourselves as well.... I'm not sure that any of us ever acheive a balanced view of that one person that we live with 24/7 (as they say). I'm about to preach on the restoration of Peter in John's Gospel. I always find Peter very helpful to me. I think we may be alike in a lot of ways. He's warm of heart and a bit gobby - and inclined to beat it when the chips are down - but luckily Jesus sees something in him that he certainly doesn't see in himself.... and thereby hangs a tale.
I remain symtomatic for the tumour. I'm very much like I was before it was operated last time: headaches and needing to sleep a lot. I've pulled out of my PGDip for at least a year until things are sorted out, because I'm really not well enough to put in the time and attention that it needs. The Ph.D. I will finish as it is so close to the end.
I've (still) not really got the results of the scan. I've tried, but I can't get an appointment with my GP until 26th April (she has them) and my next appointment with the Professor (who ordered the scan) is 17th June. (Actually I can't make that appointment - so I tried to change it today and was offered one in July!!). The hospital changed my appointment from May..... So I must phone them again tomorrow to try and speak to someone else who may be able to help! It is all starting to feel like last time.
Meanwhile, keep up the prayers please.
God bless
With love as ever
Lesley xx & Desmond xx (who wants some clogs....I'll explain sometime)
Just for today, dear Lord, let me realise that there is nothing that we cannot handle together - and may I pray the same prayer tomorrow.....
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Whilst I continue to pray for you, Lesley, if God hasn't got the idea yet then He's pretty slow to take a hint
I'm off to sing Chichester Psalms this afternoon .... I,ve been reading about St Deiniol and the library ... it sounds a rather nice place
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Dear all,
Ah yes - St Deiniol's is water to the thirsty spirit and rest to the weary soul. It is a place of peace and wonder. Actually, it is probably one of my favourite places in the world.
Now - my scan results show that there is little change from the scan of July 2009 (so no massive tumour growth), but my blood results are not "normal".
I'm not sure what will happen from here at the moment - except it will probably mean more pills - I already take five in the morning and ten at night - with eight extra on chemo day and one extra (for the bones) on a Saturday.
I have to suppress a wry smile when patients moan to me about having to take tablets 
Anyway I have a cutting edge sermon to write......Breakfast on the beach, anyone?
God bless,
With love as ever,
Lesley xx (and Desmond, who has gone all misty eyed at talk of St. D's)
Just for today, dear Lord, let me realise that there is nothing that we cannot handle together - and may I pray the same prayer tomorrow.....
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One church that I sing at once a month has a regular occurance that whenever the "Breakfast on the Beach" comes up in the church calendar they have a barbecue and greet the faithful with a BACON sandwich to take into church.
Nice idea .... but the choice of filling raises questions
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Dear All,
I thought I'd drop by to let you all know what is going on.
Michael graduated last week with a 2:1 is Software Development. Very Proud Mum 
Matthew has got his NVQ II is Professional Cookery and Hospitality
Very Proud Mum
We're waiting for Rachael's results....but we "hear" she has acheived her Entry Lever III in English and - wait for it - Maths!!!!
Astounded Mum
Meanwhile, I am not at all well. The tumour is back and I have prolactin levels that are sky high alongside the ability to breastfeed quads. The headaches are not as frequent as before, but when they do happen, they are of the same pavement cracking intensity. I'm due to see the neurosurgeon on 10th August.
As a result, in part, I am now only working two days a week. This is fine, as I have plenty of other things to be getting on with.
The Ph.D. is at the point of "intention to submit" notice, but I have a "chunk" of Chapter 6 I want to rewrite. It's merely a question of finding some unused time to do it in.
I've just completed a Level VI Respiratory Course and am partway through a Level VI Contraception and Sexual Health Course (finishes end September).
I'm preaching every week (sometimes twice) and I'm midway through writing a series of eight fairly in-depth Bible Studies on the Pslams.
So - the Ph.D. is not likely to get touched until October - BUT
On 30th September I'm going into hospital for pretty major abdominal surgery.........
It's a good job I've learned the meaning of "God being our help and refuge"!!
Actually, the wonder of it all is that God is so close that I don't have to worry about anything. He is so close that sometimes I think I can turn round and see Him! It's been wonderful up here lately - I've enjoyed sitting on the seafront in my little Smart Car, watching the sea, and enjoying the Creator. There are so many different colours and shades - no two days are the same. God is just so clever!! Even the rain has been warm....
Apropos nothing - the day after the hosepipe ban was introduced hereabouts, it rained solidly for a week. Some places had a month's worth of rain in one day: Do you think the hosepipe ban has been lifted?
God bless
With love as ever,
Lesley xx (and Desmond - who is rather looking forward to going on holiday in three weeks time)
Just for today, dear Lord, let me realise that there is nothing that we cannot handle together - and may I pray the same prayer tomorrow.....
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