Bristol - Limoges

10:40. Limoges airport was full of expats waiting for their beloved to come through customs and it took more time than usual, half an hour! My sister-in -law Pauline did not show any sign of nervosity after her flight but I know how hard it's been for her to come to visit us by plane. She did think of coming by coach but it would have taken 23 hours (Bristol - Poitiers) 

Last time she flew to Spain was 16 years ago and she just remembered the scary turbulences! 

The first thing she told me about the flight was that the Lord gave her peace of mind before the flight and she felt very grateful! 

We are proud of her and so pleased that she made it. Tomorrow is market day in Civray, then we'll have a walk round the town. 

It's been a warm day here and I hear that in Bristol, it was pouring all day.

An evening prayer

In Jesus-Christ, amen.

This morning, I asked my form to think about a topic of discussion and these are two of their answers: their concern about the disappearance of the Malaysian plane and one word, heartbroken. Sometimes just a key word. We talked about the causes of the disparition of the plane and the suffering of the families who have lost their loved ones.

Father, when we don't understand what's going on and we are upset, we come to you and lay our fears, our burdens at the feet of Jesus, our Lord and Saviour. May you bless and comfort all the families who want to know what happened in this tragedy. We know that You are awesome and just, and that you have a special plan for each of us. Bless us Lord as we go about our business this week. May you guide us and surround us with your love. In Jesus-Christ. Amen.