Wednesday, September 24, 2014

'Allo, mate!  I've been here 5 days. Let me say, Jill, I'm sorry but the blog must have changed their settings and it's not letting me upload photos on here. Sad face!!! I'm very disgusted & wished I'd known that earlier before my trip.  I'll try to pop a few photos on Facebook as most people may look on there.
Please pray for David. We were to celebrate his & Sandra's 40th ruby anniversary on Sunday. He had an episode Sunday morning so the guests of honor weren't there. He was hospitalized & still there currently. It was a lovely service despite the odd beginning.  Sandra did stop by in the afternoon, so we did a repeat of most of the songs and the special by her niece. We did stop by to see the family today.
Monday was a nice visit to Olney, home to John Newton's grave. Then drove on to Ampthill, location of Houghton House, believed to be the basis for House Beautiful in John Bunyan's Pilgrim Progress.
Tuesday found us back to school, for a Harvest assembly that Stan was speaking to the Year 1 & Year 2 students. We then toured the infant & junior school. Diane was loving it--seeing the similarities and differences of how the British displayed things in their classroom.
We also did our grocery shopping at Sainsbury's and Aldi's.
Wednesday found us dropped off at the Arndale, Luton's shopping centre to pick up a couple things and experience the local shoppes. We enjoyed the sewing & crafting store as well as people watching & listening to accents and many languages.
Tonight Stan made his infamous curry for us. Then we ladies took part in a Bible study.
Early part of this week was lovely weather with today having some rain, overcast & then sunshine.
Room is booked for next week's trip up North to see family. Diane is so looking forward to meet three generations of Grandpa Ellis' family.
Thanks for stopping by! Good bye.

2 comments:

  1. Thanks for updating us Heidi and glad you are having a wonderful time with Diane.

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  2. Yes, LOVE the details your blog provides. Said a prayer for David, hope he is doing better. Sounds like Diane is really getting to experience the culture. I am so happy you get to do this! Please have a spot of tea with the queen for me! ;)

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