What a stinker!

For the past week Ruth and I have been laid low by the most vicious bug.  Every morning it finds a new and exciting way to make us feel miserable, thus keeping our interest by variety whilst not decreasing in its severity.  Now we're both thoroughly fed up (and so, probably, are Fraser and James who are reasonably healthy) and think it's ABOUT TIME WE GOT BETTER.

However, this post is not about the delightful consequences of the Fall but the properly delightful prospect of James and Ruth's new school in Jos.

Hillcrest School

 

  I've managed to acquire some photos from Jean Garland who served with Mission Africa in Nigeria for many years and whose children had a great time attending Hillcrest School where we hope James and Ruth will be starting this August.  It uses the American curriculum and seems to be a place where children are cared for and encouraged.  I particularly like the international aspect and emphasis on Christian values - the school was started by missionaries to educate their own children but now includes many nationalities and religions amongst its pupils.  With many extra-curricular activities to get involved with I think that James and Ruth will thrive there and they seem to be looking forward to going.

 Back to the UK and Fraser and I have a date with Castle Street Church of Scotland in the evening service next Sunday.  Afterwards we get to speak to the Youth Group of which James is a member.  It'll be rather odd as once, many years ago, before James (who's recently overtaken me in height) was born, Fraser and I used to run the group.  I'm wondering what it's worth not to include stories of how toddler James used to run around during the meetings when we speak to the youngsters next week.  Although we are now very happy at Dingwall Evangelical Church, Fraser and I still have friendly ties with many people at Castle Street.  It'll be good to share what's going on in our lives with them.