April is often a very busy month and this year was no exception. So many churches wanted to book us over Easter, it could have easily been booked ten times over. However, four of them went ahead and a whirlwind of activity seemed to ensue and surround us wherever we went. Suitcases, bags, ironing, packing, computers, cameras and boxes stacked everywhere and even a bag full of cups, plates, a kettle and utensils just in case we needed some food and a decent cup of coffee!! Eventually with everything stowed in the van, we set off to the first of two destinations, Edmonton in London and Croydon, only then to unpack everything again either at someone's home or a hotel.Both the missions went really well and before we knew it the whirlwind of activity intensified as we returned home to regroup and get ready for our next mission. Just two and a half days, to rewash our clothes, iron and repack.
Angel gowns are often seen hanging from the doorways in the house which seems to be a good place for them to dry when the weather isn't very good. I often wonder what the postman and other delivery people must think when they knock at the door delivering yet more packages. At times there is even a devil's cape and a gown covered with pretend blood! I guess they have seen many things on their delivery rounds, but probably coming to our house it is rather unusual to say the least!!
With a final push we were off once again to Wealdstone near Harrow. Another set up, training and three performances and yes another hotel too. I wonder if the staff at the hotels we go to wonder what we do, often getting back from a performance late at night. It's no wonder I often dream about hotel corridors and stairs, desperately trying to find my way around, only to find a dead end or a sheer drop. Then there's that question of why do hotels always seem to have a smoke alarm right over the bed and which takes great delight in blinking a red light at you all night. You would think that just round the corner out of sight would be more helpful, especially if you can't get to sleep. Or maybe their policy of making you have a good night's sleep is to make you shut your eyes so you can't see it. I will ponder on this.
Finally we finished our last mission in Walthamstow. Another great success, many lives changed, great testimonies, people excited at what God has done and a very happy church. Although very tired and yes another unpack and mounds of washing its been a great month and we are very thankful to God for helping us through.
At the end of April I had quite a bit of craft work almost finished and which kept me occupied during our trips away. I guess during May I must get them finished to sell, as I have a craft stall with the family at a Fayre our Church is holding and which I am also helping to organise. Maybe you can work out what they are!I do have a very unusual life style and see some amazing people and places, but it's always nice to come home.
