For me so far this week hasn't been too frantic but for Fraser working hard and late to get things in order before he finishes at HTC on Friday and for Ruth who's been giving her Powerpoint presentation about moving to Nigeria to most of the junior classes in the school, not just her own, it has already been rather busy. James and I took advantage of a longed for day of fine weather on Monday and went for a hike. (Cue opportunity for more photos showing the beauties of the Highlands and no, I'm not on commission from the Scottish Tourist Board.)
Things are going to speed up for our final six days in Scotland. Tonight Fraser and I get to talk at Inverness East Church of Scotland. I'm hoping I'll be awake as poor James started with a sickness bug at 11:30 last night. A tent at the far end of a very large garden is not the best place to be ill as Fraser discovered when he was cleaning things up. It was my turn to do the cleaning at 4am. Not much point in going back to bed after that, especially as James is still feeling unwell. We're praying that he keeps his bug to himself as it would certainly complicate matters if it started spreading through the family.
Friday is the day when many things happen. Ruth has her last day at Dingwall Primary School, Fraser finishes at HTC after nearly 10 years and our leaving/commissioning service starts at 7:30pm at our new church premises in Dingwall. It's an exciting prospect for us and DEC and we hope it'll be a lively and God-honouring time. Anybody who's able is very welcome to come.
On Saturday morning Fraser has his last meeting of the Scottish Northern Convention committee whilst James (if he's up to it) has a Kempo grading session in the morning and a church youth group barbeque in the evening. On Sunday it's another special service at DEC as two new elders will be ordained. It's a lovely thing to happen at our final Sunday morning service. On Monday we load up our little car for Ruth and I to set off early to travel down to Lincolnshire. Fraser and James pick up a hired van later that morning, try to fit everything else into it and follow us down the A9. A husband who enjoys 3D puzzles can sometimes be rather useful. Sorry about the list of activities but it's going to be quite a week.
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