Aunty in The Redwoods

Katrina had an appointment across the road from The Redwoods, so she collected me first, and while she was busy, I wandered with the kiddies through the forest.

 Josh took a turn behind the camera.

Aunty still needs lots of rest stops, especially when carrying a backpack behind and a two-year-old in front!

Just like Mum.

Living Psalm 23

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.  He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters.  He restoreth my soul." Psalm 23:1-3a
The Lord has been reminding me that He loves me and will not let me fall.  He literally accomplished verse 2 of the above psalm.  When I revisited Castle Craig last week after 6 years' absence, I walked up the race and lay on the grass to enjoy the view and just being outdoors - the pasture was VERY green!

The following day I climbed up further through a steep paddock to sit among the rocks in the rain, resting in His presence while He restored my soul a little more.  Yesterday, Rachael took me to Lake Tarawera, beside the still waters, and we enjoyed the restoring tranquility with the view.

Now that I'm here, what do I do?

I am now installed in my new abode in Rotorua.  Recreation and activity shouldn't be a problem (c: but what do I do for an income?  The Lord uprooted me from Amberley and made the way plain to come here; I know He'll provide ways and means - but I have to work at resting and not being nervous.

Suddenly I'm aware of how much more fuel I'm going to use here.  It's 15-20 minutes' drive around to Katrina's place, 10 minutes to church... and I'm not nearly energetic enough to bike everywhere yet.

Add to that, my right arm in particular still doesn't take kindly to excessive use, and my stamina is all shot to pieces (read: often tired and sore)...

I think I'll head for the hills and the bush to sort my thoughts (c:

Biking with Dad

Stayed in Dannevirke with my folks for 12 days.  While there, I got Dad to go out biking with me, which was great.  Not so great to discover that he's fitter than I...!