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| The sunset we drove into, on the way home from netball one Saturday afternoon |
The things that continued from July into August was my
study, my work, Jamie’s work, small group and our sport:
*As every job, Jamie and I are having ups and downs at work,
but generally it is pretty good. One request we would both like to make though,
is for the sunshine to not restrict itself to outside and seep indoors. Something
tells me this isn’t possible (especially if your office has no windows!!) – we will
just have to make the most of the warm weather when we can.
*Small group has been wonderful! We have started a new study
about ‘community’. Over the past few weeks, I have learnt that we have some
talented bakers amongst our friends… as well as learnt more about each member
of our group through life stories and honesty. We are definitely learning,
first hand, how important community is. Our small group also went to a movie
fundraiser one night after work. We saw this movie, which I would recommend to others!
*Sport – Jamie is playing another season of basketball at a complex minutes down the road, with
some church mates. He also played two football matches in a C
grade team, which lit his passion to play footy again (maybe next season?). My
netball seasons have continued with a Tuesday night mixed netball team and a Saturday
women’s team. Stay tuned, as this Saturday I will be playing in the grand final!
We attended two more AFL matches at
Adelaide Oval. Oh, and we also bought the sport channels on foxtel – definitely
for Jamie’s benefit more than mine but something I can get used to and don't mind having on in the background, while I cruise through my cross-stitch.
I was blessed to catch up with some of my closest friends
over the past month on various occasions - some of the activities that we shared together were: eating Chinese,
drinking my first ever mocha (the closest thing I've had to coffee) and falling in love, playing
games, consuming the best eggs benedict I’ve ever had at this amazing café, styling a friends hair for a ball, enjoying a
picnic in the company of a very friendly emu, browsing this store, beginning a
new personal bible study, engaging in life changing, fun and encouraging conversations and
feeling a friends baby kick! I also
found time, for down time with God at this
café and this café, in the sunshine.
Jamie got some boys time too, which included a weekend away
at the Yorke Peninsula for a fishing trip. They caught a massive handful of squid
and red mullet but forgot to bring them home. Jamie’s smile was
enough proof that they had a ball though.
On the 17th of August, I got to spend a day with my parents. They arrived
at my house in the morning and we drove into the city for lunch and a show! We
saw Grease. I can not express how much I loved it. I think I smiled throughout
the whole performance. It was so special to share the day with mum and dad and
re-live the days I used to watch Grease on repeat.
Jamie and I went to the dentist. I probably wouldn’t share this with you except, for me, it
was the first time I had been in six years (oops!) and miraculously had no
issues. Same as Jamie.
August finished with a very special person's step-up to
communion. Conveniently, Jamie and I were able to walk across the road to
church and witness my beautiful cousin and god-daughter take the next step in
her faith journey. We finished the night celebrating and spending time with
relatives, over chocolate cake. God is so wonderful.
What were some of your highlights from August?
Looking forward to Septembers adventures!
Looking forward to Septembers adventures!
