Way behind again

Sat 30th August. Catching up. TGF curling up on the sofa once the ironing is finished. TGF crying at the end of Walk the Line. TGF my lovely animals photo album I finished last night...and TGF the amazing trips the photos are from (Mikumi Safari Park, Tz and London Zoo). TGF presents from Jono (Air Jordan top...so cool). TGF mature and thoughtful conversations with Year 9 girls...and their acceptance rather than hatred. TGF staying late in bed reading Discworld books. TGF healing Tim's eyes. TGF a nice meal out with Tim with him raving about how brilliant it is. TGF jewellry made from magnets. TGF laughing at Danny making funny noises next door! TGF getting to see my friends later. TGF healing two relationships that heartbroken people had thought were over. TGF having a great buddy to give me tea and hugs when things go pear shaped. TGF gradually making hurting tooths better. TGF both falling asleep on the sofa.

Footprints

From the outerspace sessions at Greenbelt 08....TGF the footprints of those who have gone before us

Great man

TGF Freddie.

Dogs from Labyrinth

Mon 18th: TGF bananas and custard for tea (Ambrosia in case you were wondering about the dog). TGF looking forward to tomorrow. TGF having a really dodgy vinyl collection. Just what is wrong with 5 Star Ems?

Timing

TGF timely texts when you're starting to worry and photos when you're feeling lonely.

Plywood

Sunday. TGF yet more bargains from the car boot. TGF chatting with Ems as we hunt for stuff. TGF looking differently at something ordinary...like the guy that made an awesome photo frame from plywood. TGF being silly at church. TGF him not minding if I eat my snickers breakfast in church, even if the vicar did...oops. TGF being mate with people under 10. TGF hard work in the garden. TGF food and a film. TGF sky plus. TGF having a washing machine. TGF burning stuff that smells nice. TGF a cold can of Dr Pepper.

Barca

Friday 15th. TGF nice smells. TGF pear cider. TGF doing a boy job myself (and not doing a girly scream when I found the slug). TGF a room full of stuff (mostly toys hehe) even if it is a nightmare to sort thru. TGF missing people...I pray it will help me appreciate them even more when they are around.

Just kidding

Wed 13th: TGF rainbows and singstar

Head or Heart

Wed 13th August. TGF a single text.

Sand and Aspie Angels

Sunday 10th August. TGF being ready on time. TGF yet more car boot bargains. TGF laughing at spilling tea all down myself. TGF unexpected outings to the park. TGF playing in sand. TGF drumming going well.

Beansprouts

Sat 9th. TGF yummy chinese takeout. TGF the amazing opening ceremony...everything going perfectly. TGF an unusually long concentration span (for me) to finish volume two. TGF time chilling out. TGF getting the grass cut before the rain. TGF chinese for breakfast. TGF friends that care about you when you're hurt. TGF getting really cool slabs ready to make the patio, despite B+Q being rubbish. TGF a fantastic friend who was willing to spend her day helping me. TGF Iris the plant. TGF skateboards being useful.

Non coincidences

TGF thinking about the time I saw a fox on my way home....and then seeing three!!! TGF being reminded of Grandad everytime I see a fox. TGF nice people I met tonight at an Aspie group. TGF Tommy Cooper jokes badly told.

Words from Gene

TGF Gene's blog.

"Diversity is God's gift to us, division is what we make of it"

"There is only one God, but our ability to comprehend that God goes through lots of stages, becoming ever more expansive as God reveals God's self to us, directly and through others"

"The Christian life is seldom neat and tidy, and the business of loving the world that God has made, and every person in it, is messy and difficult. Attempts to clean up the "mess" may be at cross purposes with what God has in mind"

"I have frequently recalled Desmond Tutu's simple and wise description of the Anglican Communion. "We meet," he said. Full stop. That's what we do. We hold a common belief and hope in the Risen Christ, and because we care for one another as brothers and sisters in Christ, we meet. We meet, and let God's Holy Spirit work among us, to allow us to see our common humanity, and to discover the Christ in "the other."

"God IS working God's purposes out, even if we can't always see it"

"It was VERY interesting to me to look at the faces of those at the conference -- many, many of which were somber, sad and tense. In contrast, the faces of lgbt people and our allies, looked joyful, happy, even radiant. I wondered, which vision of the church are people drawn to? That which produces a solemn and morose countenance, or one which produces joy and radiance? Gay and lesbian Christians KNOW what it is like to be rescued from shame and guilt, and to walk in the light of God's redeeming love, and seem to show it in every moment. That's the church I want to be in, don't you?"

Easy life!

TGF being able to chill in the sun with a book. TGF being able to download songs as they pop into your head. TGF chilled afternoons just wanderin and chattin. TGF getting help with buying trousers that fit.

the boys

TGF my boys following me up the stairs and running out to meet me. So sweet. TGF a brilliant birthday treat having fun shooting great friends. TGF those great friends being chilled and not minding my lack of organisation..or at least being willing to play things by ear (weird phrase...nothing was played with any body part).

TGF being able to run...some good PBs this week. TGF all the toys he gives me (via lovely people mostly). TGF being able to make someone happy with a gift.