I really am getting into the swing of life here. In the abscence of a decent road map, you just have to learnt where everything is, and if you don't live on that side of the city it all gets a bit vague. There are some road signs and so far I haven't got to badly lost, and I have always found my way home, which is good.
I am starting to acquire other extra curricular activities. I went to House group on Monday, at which Dan informed me I was on the preaching rota, and I was down to preach this Sunday... So this week I have a sermon to write.
Dan then went on to ask me if I would be willing to lead the Ex- Serviceman Act of Remembrance on Remembrance Sunday out at the Pakistan War Cemetry. This has always been a difficult day for me, as I have always felt uncomfortable with the services in the UK. Somehow I have felt conscious of a lack of forgiveness, whilst remembering. It may well be a problem in me rather than anyone else, but that is where I have been. This is also something I have kept to myself, because I am aware that the Day can be an emotive one for people, and I have never really had to live through anything like the Second World War. Somehow I would like to Remember whilst looking forward and not looking back. Maybe I am being naive, but that's how I felt. My feelings over the last few years have changed and I have looked at the service sheet here and I feel comfortable leading the service.
I have also been asked today if I would be willing to join the Board of the YMCA Technical School. I have said I will consider it, but I want to know more, as to what it will involve.
I have also joined UKAP this week, UKAP is THe United Kingdom Association of Pakistan, and is made up of British Ex-Pats. They provide social events and the first one is this Saturday, A FIsh and Chip Supper and Quiz!! I have been asked to join the Bavingtons team, and I have warned them that I do get a 'little' competitive!! There will be those of you that remember the Big Quiz 2003 and my ecstacy when Mike and the Mechanics finally won!! I proudly displayed the shield in my lounge all year!!! There is also a rumour that they organise Scottish Country Dancing!!! I can hear the music for the Highland Fling already!!
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You competitive? Never! ha har.
What a great idea you doing a blog! In a while, it will be great for you to look back over old posts and think wow that was good, what was I thinking etc.
It sounds like you have settled in well and are enjoying being looked after.
We did try to come and see you at HT when you left but we got there at 2.20 and you had all left...(on your invite you said til 3). Zach cried as he "really wanted to go to the party". All worked well in the end and I had to endure sherk 1n2...
Nice to see what you are up tp anyway. Take care and have a relaxing weekend or maybe not with all these things you have been invited to join.
Love Alex, Lindsey, Rupert & Zachariah x
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