Last weekend and the following week have been my best week of 2005 so far. I can't really explain why, in many ways it's not been an easy week, lots has been happening, much of it emotional and hard, but underneath it all I have this secret smile...
Last weekend was wonderful (that word sounds weak and clichéd but I can't really think how else to describe it). Lots of driving with Steve, reading of Harry Potter, admiring of Becky and Dan's wedding ceremony (truly lovely) and food and fun with my family. We got back to Chichester relaxed and smiling to have experienced some private moments and public adventures.
The rest of the week I've been with my boys from the International team chewing over subjects like this years Round Table and Leaders Gathering, 24-7 Structure and finances. This debate was challenging and invigorating and being in the same room again after a year of meeting online was fantastic! I feel so privileged to be working with such great friends I learn so much from.
A couple of good friends have been having a really hard week and my heart goes out to them. There's not a lot I can do and the control freak in my finds that difficult but I can honestly say I've never been prouder of them. True Character is shown when the chips are down and not everything's going your way. Despite pain and disappointment both have tried to behave with kindness, grace and honesty. I am so proud of them. They truly are acting in a way that Jesus would be proud of...
It reminds me of something Dumbledore said to Harry in The Goblet of Fire, "Soon the time will come when you will have to choose between what is right and what is easy." Choosing to do what's right when it really costs you is an incredible demonstration of love. xc