There’s been quite a gap between postings. This isn’t the first time this has happened, but at the moment it is hard to find time to reflect on the momentous changes that are about to take place in mine, and my family’s lives.
In September, I will begin three years of training at Ripon College Cuddesdon. This is the most recent step on the journey for our family as we try to work out and respond to God’s call to us.
It’s going to mean quite a lot of change in our lives, as we move from the relative comfort of a routine we have developed over the last few years of living in Durham. Gradually, our family has expanded to the present three children plus two adults. For me personally, it will mean giving up the “nine to five” of a regular job for a return to full-time academic study. As someone who picked Modern Languages the first time around in order to escape long essays, I must admit to being a little nervous at the prospect of a 3,000 word one each week, with practical training such as parish placements on top! However, the discernment process has ensured that I have had plenty of time to reflect, learn and pray about the implications of this move. It’s impossible to know what the future holds, but I’m as sure as it’s possible to be that this is the right thing for me, and for the family. We are all really looking forward to it.
Little by little, things are starting to fall into place. It’s hard to believe that my BAP was in January and here we are in June. It really doesn’t feel as though six months have gone by. We now know what accommodation we’ve been allocated, the children know which school they’re going to, the removal companies have quoted and the inevitable questions about finance are being answered (and lots of forms filled in). Once we hear when our accommodation will be available things will probably start to fall into place a little more, as we’ll be able to confirm dates and start counting the days!
One of the things I hope to do is keep this blog active, as a way of reflecting on what should be a time of immense change and growth for us as a family.
Watch this space, as the adventure continues…
