Another week gone!

After reading a blog comment left by a friend I thought I would take her advice and use my blog as a record of all the things I need to take with me on my trip.

I haven’t managed to get round to that yet as this week has been so busy. Most of the time I have been attempting to get my work commitments sorted out, and that has involved endless meetings.

I was so busy yesterday that I even managed to miss an investigator (Oops! Reporter), for the York Evening Press. He was trying to contact me for an article about the trip.

Apparently they have published something in the local newspaper today but I haven’t managed to see the article yet. (Just a minute….Jan has entered the room with the newspaper…….!)

Not too bad but apparently I am going away for a sabbatical year. (It’s 3 months). And the photograph is terrible. (It must be at least 3 years old. I haven’t had a moustache for 2 years). Where did they dig that up from? I am sure they deliberately look for the worse they can find. (Vein creature that I am).

Actually its not too bad an article, but I always hold my breath when the press are reporting as they inevitably leave something positive out that you would like them to say or get an important bit wrong.

However, there are a few other things I need to mention today.

Firstly, the kindness shown by many people since I mentioned my trip in the Parish Magazine. Many words of encouragement have come my way, and also a few gifts to wish me well before I leave. I have been really moved by all the positive feed back. (Last night the children at “Fridge” gave me a special notebook so I can keep an accurate record of my journey. They had all signed a bookmark and got it laminated too).

Secondly, I am so grateful for all those in the church who are pulling together and doing more to ensure that things continue to run smoothly when I am away. I am so grateful to have such a dedicated group of people to work with here in Strensall. Thank you all very much.