Need to post our latest update.
Well - lots of tears this week the mercedes has been sold! After 18 months of motoring heaven we realised that the sight of an imposing silver 3.2 litre status symbol was not too compatible with the frayed at the edges missionary style necessary. So one of our friends has fulfilled his motoring ambitions (thank you!) and we took delivery of our 1992 volvo 850 with 175000 miles on the clock. Actually this has been a lot of fun as our new car was Sue's parents and it has been theirs since ex demonstator and is in cracking condition and ideal. We are going to join the Volvo high mieage club.(Thanks Rose we think the car is fab)
It is quite releasing for the soul to make this change - private number plate hasnt sold yet - may be wants us to keep it! Anyone got helpful theology on private number plate status symbols?
Our packing continues apace - we filled a 4 ton skip in 24 hours with "stuff" - pens and pecils from Keith's childhood, surplus toys, birthday cards from our 20s, pots of old paint etc etc. I think you have to be in the right emotional state to get these jobs done. I would have liked to pause at various points - reflection on my character might have been helpful. I found a box with the caps to my toy gun that Dad bought me in 1975 from America - I didnt use them all as I was terrified they would run out. I think I've learned a few things since then! Still it was difficult to part with my Dennis the Menace fan club badge and secret password book. (Anyone a member if so Gnash Gnash!) What do you do with Bibles from childhood that have a green "I'm a stcker for Jesus" on? You cant just throw them away and Oxfam dont want them - do they?
Dont worry I have not disposed of my Bazooka Joe mebership kit some things are a bridge too far.
Nevertheless boxes abound and I felt we have passed a threshold this week where we will get packed adequately before we leave.
Our house sale remains mysteriously inactive with the purchasors having gone awol. It would be nice to get something that appears like commercial activity.
Our support raising has been thrilling - loads of friends not only love us but clearly want to get rid of us - it is compelling that we should make this change in life when so many have endorsed us not only in prayer but with cash commitment. We are so grateful.
Well back to packing - hopefully today ebay will come good and the final kids Christmas present will arrive. Yes it was a bit late and Daddy might have toexplain not having her actual present on Monday is character building. I would rather not have too. Note to self start earlier next year.
Happy Christmas to all
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Hi There, Have just connected to your latest. It is great to have news and pictures so readily available. My calender reading on the day you left Sheffield, January 9th, read: 'The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possessions.' Deut. 7:6. I know this verse is just for you, as you start your amazing journey. With our love and prayers as ever.
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