Afternoon Tea ....

Good morning, Good evening, Good afternoon! Hopefully that will cover all the time zones!

Do you ever go through a phase of losing things?  Well, in this past couple of weeks, I have lost/mislaid two credit cards and a lovely ring with a turquoise stone that I bought in Sicily a few years ago, when I was holidaying with my good friend who is no longer with us.  The ring has just got to be in the house somewhere, because I never took it off outside, but I have searched everywhere.

I felt sure that the two credit cards were in the house somewhere but, although I hunted high and low (also asking St Anthony for his help), nothing turned up.  So yesterday I decided that I had to phone up and cancel both of the cards.  You've guessed it, last evening I found one of them! Grrrrr! Although the other one is still missing.  It is also in the house somewhere, because there hadn't been any untoward transactions carried out on the cards in the past couple of weeks.

As you know, we held our Afternoon Tea here on Wednesday afternoon (I'm afraid I was far too busy to take any photographs!).  The day dawned pretty cloudy, but at least it was DRY and, as most of you know, that was a little miracle in itself.  Anyway, at exactly 2 p.m. the sun broke through and it was an absolutely glorious afternoon.  People were walking around the garden and just sitting and relaxing.  I had Dean Martin playing outside, which people also seemed to enjoy! 

I suppose around 35 people turned up, and we raised £300, so I was pleased with that.  As we always say, every penny really does count, as it all goes directly to the Charity.  The Head of Fund Raising for this area always turns up to support our events and she gives a brilliant speech every time, which really helps to rally the troups.  The good thing is that on the first Monday of every month, the Hospice shows members of the public around and everyone who has been to visit the Hospice comes away thinking what a wonderful place it is - for the children, for their siblings, for the parents and grandparents.  

I realize every day just how blessed I am with my healthy children and grandchildren, so this is a cause very close to my heart.

The weekend is almost upon us once again, and very soon it will be June.  No! Stop that clock! The year is zipping by far too quickly once again.  At least the month of June will bring all the roses out in the garden, so that will make me happy.

I hope that you are all in fine fettel and that, amidst the hurly burly of the world, you can find some peace and relaxation.  Once again, we have had tragedy, with the terrible devastation caused by the tornado in Oklahoma.  My heart goes out to all those that were affected, and I thank the Lord that we do not have such events over here in our country.  

Just a couple of days ago, we had the 25 year old soldier (wearing his Help for Heroes top) who was killed over here by two crazed men, in broad daylight.  Then one is filming the other on his mobile phone and he is addressing the public.  My friends, the world has gone mad and we must make sure that we continue to shine our own little light in our own little corner of the world.  

I thought the following prayer was quite appropriate for the times that we live in.

Gracious God,
We pray for peace in our communities this day.
We commit to you all who work for peace and an end to tensions,
And those who work to uphold law and justice.
We pray for an end to fear,
For comfort and support to those who suffer.
For calm in our streets and cities,
That people may go about their lives in safety and peace.
In your mercy, hear our prayers,
now and always. Amen.

See you all again soon.

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