So granted I’m a few days late, but I’m a busy lass, so Happy New Year!
So I’ve been thinking about 5 things that I’m grateful for over the last year and 5 things I’m looking forward to for the coming year.
I guess firstly I’m grateful for a house to live in. This time last year I was still commuting across from Gateshead after the Diocese ‘forgot’ to sort me a house in Washington. But now I have a cute little end terrace which is all my own to call home.
I am now a very proud Aunty to the very handsome young Joshua, which is a real treat and not at all making me broody!
It’s been lovely to see two very delighted friends get married this year – Nao and Becca – and it was great to be part of their special day, even if it means I’ve lost my holiday friends. My ordination was certainly a hightlight to, who’d a thought it!
One of the things that I’m very grateful for is that I have been blessed with some wonderful people, who love me enough and are gentle enough to say ‘you can be better than this’.
This coming year I’m looking forward to my priesting. The thought of in 6 months time being able to say the ‘magic’ words at communion and give a blessing makes me unbelievably excited. Looking forward to doing some consistent youth work again, spending time with young people is a real treat and priviledge. Having a house means, hospitality is back on the cards again. Having sussed the new oven, baking is now back on form and people are welcome to make their way North to the joys of Fatfield to be spoiled a little.
My crafty side has been taking a back seat for a little while so I have a little wire work project to get underway. Sparkly shiny things are hard to resist. Finally I’m looking forward to a holiday, having not taken a proper holiday for some time, this year I will get one!
