Sudden realisation that I'm 24 hours away from embarking on The Gambian trip, and so much preparation needs to be done, like getting into the loft to hunt for my African clothes, packing, collecting kit from Dumbarton FC, getting together enough cash in English notes, sorting out my anti-malaria medicine, but a start at least with a wee prayer time and a Eucharist this morning! That helps!
Why do I always leave everything to the last minute?
Yesterday saw me through a wee Clergy Appraisal with the gentle and wise Revd Dr Ann Tomlinson, wife of another PTN fan. There are at least two of us in the priesthood in Scotland! It was a good session and helped my thinking greatly! Then the dreaded Vestry Meeting! (PCC for youse English) Lots of plans needing to be made for the new hall and the temporary use of the church to have dual use for 10 months! It wasn't bad! We'll survive the ordeal!
I know one church (not Anglican/Episcopalian) where the dual use has been going on for decades.
Just think, shortly you will no longer be enduring short Scottish winter days.