So Much

There is so much I would love to blog about right now, but just can't. Too many details and some things I just can't because of certain situations. So, instead I'll give you broad statements. :)

*After 3.5 weeks of school, I have met interesting mums and learned many new things! It's a very mixed culture school- which made sense today that there were only a few children present in class today. Today is the end of Ramadan. We were a bit confused at first when only a handful (literally, maybe 5?) were in Nursery today, until we realized what today was.

*Our "big school girl" (as she refers to herself as) and I went to her first birthday party on Saturday, a friend from Nursery. I wasn't sure what to expect- a very mixed bag. Two cultures meshed together- some British games and food, and some Bengali food (a.ka. A feast!) and entertainment. A fun time was had by all. I sat in the corner watching my sweet girl interact with the other children, looking completely out of place but certainly not acting like it or even noticing. It's fair to say we were the "odd-women" out that day in many ways, but it was sure fun.

*Desperados (formerly Dickies BBQ) in town shut it's doors for the second time and are not reopening. A friend of ours visited on Sunday only to find it locked up, tables gone and lights out. Why, oh why don't Cardiffians (just made that word up I think!) like BBQ or visit enough to keep this place open!?!?! (I wonder if they would let me have that big Texas sign that is still hanging on the wall?)

*It's raining today, first in about 2 weeks!!! YAHOO! No complaining here! We've seen beautiful days lately.

*We are starting to wrap our heads around having THREE girls! Lord, help us.

*I'm so tired lately. Prengnancy? Walking to and fro Nursery? Two children 18 months apart and in full preschool/toddler mode? All of the above?

*I have several friends and friends of friends right now that are hurting deeply. Makes me realize even more how I have no control over anything. Only God.

*The (uni) students have descended on Cardiff! Most lectures (classes) started this week, but I didn't realize how empty it has been in town since July when they let out. I went to Tesco (grocery shopping) last night and was about run over by students. They are everywhere! We are starting up our home group soon and have several new ones who want to attend!

*I've recently been listening to "God of This City" by Chris Tomlin. Marc took a group of uni students to London for Passion in June and since then that song has played over and over in my mind, house and car. I sometimes see faces in town and watch people come and go with no hope in their eyes, and it makes me wonder if they will ever find it. At first I just listened to that song and thought, "Good job Chris, another great song" But now, I'm starting to believe it. He is the God of THIS city. He is the God of THESE people. Greater things are YET to come.

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