The Lord has been very kind in continuing to give us beautiful weather during lockdown. It makes a big difference that people can make use of their outdoor spaces.
There seems to be a restlessness developing as some people are becoming impatient to return to work. The government has not given plans for coming out of lockdown yet. Hopefully they will make some announcements next week before they loose control and the will of the people. The primeminister is due to return to work on Monday so maybe he will lead some clearer announcements.
On Thursdays more and more people come out of their houses at 8pm to clap for the NHS. This week a lady in the road opposite came out and played 'Somewhere over the rainbow' on her Cello which people seemed to enjoy.
I've continued to be productive around the house cleaning windows and painting the fence. I also started studying 1 Corinthians. I wonder how far I will get before we are able to socialise again. It's been good to spend more time in prayer and more intercessory prayer.
I started with some gastric symptoms yesterday which could be Covid so 7 days of isolation now for me, not that it will make any difference.
Last Sunday we had a good day with preaching in the morning, Galatians bible study in the afternoon and I watched a short sermon in the evening. I found 3 lots of full online services was exhausting and was pleased to read an article this week that explained that it is a common phenomena to be exhausted after lots of online meetings.
On Tuesday we had a missionary meeting on Zoom which was very interesting.
Yesterday I collected my couch from my clinic so the room is all empty now and that is the end of the clinic in that setting. The government is giving grants to businesses who do not pay business rates - mine was confirmed yesterday.
I feel in the routine with this lockdown now - a daily routine incorporating exercise and piano practise and evening phone calls. The supermarket distancing is becoming normal. It stills slightly daring to go out anywhere at the moment!
I keep feeling so thankful for the way the Lord has blessed me with providing work, a few months ago my circumstances would have been so different. I'm thankful for the rest from commuting. Thankful for a garden to enjoy and nice places to walk. Thankful for a loving family and friends. Thankful for a certain hope and a glorious inheritance to look forward to.
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