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Friday, 9 October 2009
Finally...
Dear Friends,
Sorry it has taken so long to get this updated. Unpacking, combined with not having the internet for a couple of weeks has meant a slight delay.
Well, we are here!
The move went well, but was of course very stressful!
The Pickfords lorry parked completely on the little bridge which leads to our house and we thought we would be fishing our boxes out of the river! But there were no problems or delays - a real answer to prayer.
The first couple of days we had friends over to help us paint, unpack and re-assemble flat pack furniture which was a real blessing. Thank you everyone!
We are so happy here!! However, even without the bunkhouse project and endless decorating, day to day living itself is hard work. Clive is out most days chopping wood for our fire - the source of our hot water and central heating.
We have unpacked half our boxes (although there are still approximately 48 boxes of books left to unpack!) And finding a new home for everything is taking some time.
We have nearly finished decorating two guest bedrooms and have already had several visitors, including some old PI friends and family from Australia. We have had to buy a huge annual wall-planner to keep on top of when visitors are coming. Lots of you are very keen - which is lovely as we dearly miss you all!
Church here is very different...
We have joined a small (between 5 and 20 people max.!) fellowship in a nearby town the last few Sundays. It's going to take a lot of getting used to after our large, active experience of church life in Tunbridge Wells! Please pray for Grace Evangelical Church in Llandeilo and guidance for us to know whether or not it is the right place for us to settle.
With regards to the bunkhouse - well, let the paper work commence!
We have had our bat survey (!) done by an old friend. There are bats but they are not going to cause huge problems for us. Another answer to pray.
Next up - the flood survey! Now this we really do need your prayer for, as this could potentially put a stop to all our plans. However, we are recieving excellent advice on the matter and more importantly, trust God.
Looking forward to renewing friendship and fellowship in our Church in Tunbridge Wells next weekend when they are hosting a leaving lunch for us and giving us the oppotunity to share about our plans.
Ffion is delightful as ever! However it looks like she is cutting her first tooth so Menna has had a few disturbed nights and days. In general though she is very contended and happy to sit in her bouncy chair and watch us paint or clean! Menna hugely enjoyed finally being able to do her nursery.
Dylan is loving it! And there is rarely a day he is not in the river!
Right, time for bed. But we won't leave it so long until our next update.
Thank you for your continued support and prayers,
All our Love,
Clive, Gaynor, Menna and Ffion x
Sorry it has taken so long to get this updated. Unpacking, combined with not having the internet for a couple of weeks has meant a slight delay.
Well, we are here!
The move went well, but was of course very stressful!
The Pickfords lorry parked completely on the little bridge which leads to our house and we thought we would be fishing our boxes out of the river! But there were no problems or delays - a real answer to prayer.
The first couple of days we had friends over to help us paint, unpack and re-assemble flat pack furniture which was a real blessing. Thank you everyone!
We are so happy here!! However, even without the bunkhouse project and endless decorating, day to day living itself is hard work. Clive is out most days chopping wood for our fire - the source of our hot water and central heating.
We have unpacked half our boxes (although there are still approximately 48 boxes of books left to unpack!) And finding a new home for everything is taking some time.
We have nearly finished decorating two guest bedrooms and have already had several visitors, including some old PI friends and family from Australia. We have had to buy a huge annual wall-planner to keep on top of when visitors are coming. Lots of you are very keen - which is lovely as we dearly miss you all!
Church here is very different...
We have joined a small (between 5 and 20 people max.!) fellowship in a nearby town the last few Sundays. It's going to take a lot of getting used to after our large, active experience of church life in Tunbridge Wells! Please pray for Grace Evangelical Church in Llandeilo and guidance for us to know whether or not it is the right place for us to settle.
With regards to the bunkhouse - well, let the paper work commence!
We have had our bat survey (!) done by an old friend. There are bats but they are not going to cause huge problems for us. Another answer to pray.
Next up - the flood survey! Now this we really do need your prayer for, as this could potentially put a stop to all our plans. However, we are recieving excellent advice on the matter and more importantly, trust God.
Looking forward to renewing friendship and fellowship in our Church in Tunbridge Wells next weekend when they are hosting a leaving lunch for us and giving us the oppotunity to share about our plans.
Ffion is delightful as ever! However it looks like she is cutting her first tooth so Menna has had a few disturbed nights and days. In general though she is very contended and happy to sit in her bouncy chair and watch us paint or clean! Menna hugely enjoyed finally being able to do her nursery.
Dylan is loving it! And there is rarely a day he is not in the river!
Right, time for bed. But we won't leave it so long until our next update.
Thank you for your continued support and prayers,
All our Love,
Clive, Gaynor, Menna and Ffion x
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