tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587000221659604712024-02-20T13:02:16.708+00:00Spike's Alter EgoPaul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-9560312524276338882013-03-07T23:43:00.000+00:002013-03-07T23:43:57.565+00:00Jesus Loves Me....<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Most of my blog entries are for myself and my family, but I will be posting this to a few close friends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">About 2 1/2 weeks ago I hit a spiritual brick wall. I'm not going to explain what exactly, but not the usual world issues, very much a me and God issue. It left me feeling unloved and not understanding what was going on. The close relationship I have had with God, especially over the last year, was shattered and half of me felt like walking away.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am sorry to Karen for having to deal with my silence, not wanting to talk about it etc. and to Sarah, who may or may not have noticed her Dad was not his usual self. My thanks to Keith for his wise guidance and suggestions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So why am I writing this blog entry. Well during this I realised that some of my friends were also struggling with their own issues and I am hoping a little of what I have learnt over the last couple of days may help them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I was stuck in the endless loop of not wanting or being able to talk to God, because I felt he didn't love me etc. I didn't read my bible for 4 days, something I have loved doing with Bible In a Year. I eventually started my daily readings again, but couldn't engage with God. A bit like Tom Cruise in Top Gun, I made myself keep doing the daily reading, going to church etc. but still none of it was working. Normally I can think my way out of these situations, but I couldn't. I sought Keith's wise guidance, and I am sure he said many things, but the thing that struck me (and this is how I remember it not what he may have actually said) was about looking at God's love from a different viewpoint. Going back to the beginning and God loving me so much that he sent his son to die for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So today I went for a walk on the Ridgeway (it is just one place I can be alone and spend time with God). I shouted a bit, but I also just laid how I was feeling before him. I said I didn't understand, and today wasn't about understanding, but about getting our relationship back to where it should be. I realised how much God was part of my life, and that however much I hurt, I still wanted him there. I could not imaging life without him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">One of the things I did was listen to Peter Grieg's talk from New Wine last year, and whilst he talked about Hope (Romans 15:13) During the talk he has a story and the song in the story is this</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Jesus loves me this I know</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">For the bible tells me so</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Little ones to him belong</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">They are weak, but He is strong</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Yes Jesus loves me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The bible tells me so</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">There were many moments like that today.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Are things back to where they were? No</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Has it made all the hurt go away? No, but it is not as raw as it was</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Are things heading in the right direction? Yes</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I still don't know the why etc. about what caused the hurt, or understand it, and I know at some point I will need to delve into that. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">What I do know though, is that no matter what, I want God to be at the centre of my life, and even when I don't feel it (or as I was doing feel the opposite) God does love me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Telling God that I don't understand, and not trying to, accepting that that understanding will come later. Changing my perspective and focusing on the things I do know and understand. Going back to the basics of the Gospel message, that God loves me so much He sent His Son to die for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">To my friends. I am sorry if I have not been around to talk. Or perhaps you have felt like me and not wanted to talk to someone as you felt your problem would make theirs worse. What I will say is that I am here if you want to talk.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">To my body, I am sorry for making you walk 12 miles today when you are out of shape and not used to it, but the pain was worth it :)</span><br />
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Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-85241512783153295332013-02-09T23:59:00.001+00:002013-02-09T23:59:25.588+00:00Intimacy with God<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">In some ways life has been tough over the last few months. Although I am very aware compared to some others, my life has been relatively easy. Being away so much of the last few months, feeling very tired, not knowing what I should be doing etc. etc. all add up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So much as I could have spent today shopping, I didn't (sorry Karen, that means no diamonds!), instead I took time out to spend time with God. Something I have tried to do in recent years is to have a "quiet day" (albeit usually only 4-6 hours) once a term. But with being away etc. not really having the time, as when home I need to try and do all the things I normally do but in a shorter time I was feeling more and more that I needed to really get one in. So what to do in a foreign city with no car? So I decide I would visit the Cathedral in Seattle, not like UK ones that are tourist attractions, but at least it would more than probably be open and I could be quiet. Also if that did not work out there was a park close by. I decided to walk there (very British, not at all American!) which in itself was interesting, walking through different parts of Seattle, some a bit run down contrast with the last road with larger houses although not millionaire (or anything like), it was a contrast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I spent a great time in the Cathedral, reading, praying, listening to worship, as well as a couple of talks. Both from New Wine 2007 (yes we really have been going that long!), the first "Consider the Poor" by David Ruis, and it reminded me of where my heart is on this journey I have been on for the last 6 years, which start around that time. I love Street Pastoring, getting out and meeting those in need. I am involved with our Prison team, although not sure this is where I should be long term, it is for now. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The second talk was "Intimacy with God" by Rev Martin Saxby (no relation to my brother-in-law), and I was struck by how far I had come in the last 6 years. When I originally went to the talk I felt very distant from God, really struggling spiritually, and here I am 6 years on, an what I want more than anything is to spend more time with God :-) I love reading my bible (I can recommend Bible in One Year), I want to have my quiet days, and wish I had time for more. I want to do more for God, although I wish I knew what. In some ways I wish I could afford to give up work and just do things for him. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So having spend most of this week, really not wanting to be here, not sure I really wanted to carry on with my job, I now feel totally different having spent some intimate time with my best friend (God). I didn't want to leave the Cathedral, but as (unusually for a Cathedral) there was going to be a funeral I thought I had better! I feel refreshed and in a much better place. I still don't know what I should be doing for God! but I am happy he has it in hand. I can see he has been working a lot on me for the last 6 years, and also feel that the time is soon, as it feels like the close of a phase. Although I am aware God still has more work to do with me! as Martin Saxby says in his talk (quoting someone else), "God has given you your ministry, not for what you can do for Him, but for what he can do in you"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Tomorrow I am also spending time with God :) I am going to a church with someone I know over here. He used to work with me at Microsoft in the UK, and now works for them in the US. He wife is on a Women's Retreat, so we may also hang out a bit as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Spending time with God is great, perhaps I should go away more often, only kidding Karen!</span><br />
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Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-73595494405493425422012-07-19T21:41:00.003+01:002012-07-19T21:41:44.829+01:00Road to Maturity....<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Peter having blogged about his last year (</span><a href="http://pjbrombley.blogspot.co.uk/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">http://pjbrombley.blogspot.co.uk/</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">)
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Both my children have taught me a lot over the years and it
has been a pleasure to see them both grow up. I have no favourite I am
especially fond of them both!! But because of Peter’s blog this is mainly about
my journey alongside his.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Peter taught me a long time ago that my ambitions for him
may not be his. This being Olympic year is a timely reminder of that. When he
started rowing was around the same time as they were looking for youth his age
as potential Olympians. We used to joke about it, and I think the joke wore a
bit thin on him and he did point out that my ambition may not be his. He rowed
because he enjoyed it, and not to train x times a week to go to the Olympics.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Why do I mention this, because it was just one step on him
becoming his own person. As a parent you want your children to be healthy and
happy. You also want them to achieve the things they want to achieve. As a
Christian you also want them to have a faith and it to be an essential part of
them. I know many of my family and friends whose children may not have done all
that. I feel blessed that mine are very much on their way to this, but I don’t
take the credit, much is down to others who have helped along the way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I still remember one of the first times Peter spoke at an
evening service. It was the day after one of the youth in his group had died in
an accident. I still don’t know how he managed it, I don’t know that I could
have. I also remember when he spoke at the evening service before he went off
to University. I was very impressed, and thanked Andy (the youth worker at the
time) for changing my boy into a man.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So when Peter talked to us at the start of the year that he was
thinking of going into ministry I was not totally surprised. He was also
showing maturity in that he planned to finish his degree (although not the
Masters).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">When after Easter he was thinking of giving it all up, you
can imagine that initially as a parent I found that hard. But as I said to
Peter at the time, I didn’t know if my uneasiness with it was a natural parent
reaction or God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Was he meant to stay in
a difficult challenge and lean on God, or step out in faith? I prayed (as did
Karen) that if it was right I would have peace about it, and that if not he
would have someone in Southampton to give him good guidance. God answered both
prayers!! Within days I was at peace about it, and that has not left me, and
Graham (his vicar) provided him very wise council.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">When Peter got his results, some might want to say his work
was too little too late, but I very much feel it was God’s hand. God could just
have easily made him pass, or perhaps just fail and need to do some resits, but
that was not really an option. The fail was such that it was clear (to me
anyway) that this was God’s plan. I felt then and still do at peace with it,
which given the other stresses in my life at the moment is very surprising.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">God is even working on the plans for Peter for the coming
year, in how to pay for his house etc. Not that I should be surprised by this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">To me Peter has been very mature about this along the way.
Seeking God; seeking guidance from wise people; knuckling down to some hard
work etc. To me he appears to be mature beyond his years. God is really leading
his life, what more could a parent want. Well I had been hoping that he would
become a rich engineer and keep me in my retirement!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I have used the name Peter not PJ deliberately. God even had
a hand on the naming of our children. Peter means “rock” and as it says in
Matthew 16v18 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“And I tell you that you
are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will
not overcome it”.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">As I said at the beginning, I don’t have favourites. I have
also seen Sarah grow in maturity to a wonderful adult, but that is another
story. Sarah means “princess”, anyone know how I can introduce her to Prince
Harry? :P Although I have a feeling she may be more Elizabeth “God’s Promise”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-88387153941597811312011-10-09T17:04:00.002+01:002011-10-09T17:04:16.853+01:00Thank you Lord<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Those were my first thoughts this morning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Yes yesterday wasn't the day I wanted it to be. I did try and follow Karen's advice (FROG) and to an extent it worked. Lunchtime I felt like giving up, everthing had gone wrong. I even text Karen to say please pray. I did though spend the 30 minutes lunch break, listening to worship music and talking to God. By the time I went back in I was much calmer, and yes I still didn't pass, it's not the end of the world, and I also listened to worship music most of the afternoon whilst completing what I could of the lab. God was with me, and given my first thought this morning was "Thank you Lord" says I am really in the best place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I also thanked him this morning for my wonderful wife. I don't know how she puts up with me. Odd phone calls at the end of the written exam and then again last night (for me, early morning for her) when I got back from the meal/drinking session with the rest of the class!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Now just about packed and ready to come home, for which I can also thank the Lord :)</span>Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-6592874460685227162011-10-09T01:52:00.002+01:002011-10-09T01:52:28.556+01:00Kicking myself<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I failed the qualification lab :(</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am kicking myself, I spent almost 4 hours on the first part (of 5). I ended up down a rat hole, not sure why things wheren't working, eventually spotted it. In all this meant I ran out of time. I was over half way through part 4 by the finish, and everything else went relatively smoothly. Yes there were problems to solve etc., but not things I felt I couldn't handle, or got particularly stuck on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Overall only 3 people passed the qual lab, out of the 14 of us. People get stuck in different places. Rumour is that Thomas (another consultant in MS I know, who has taught part of the course, he is an expert on one of the areas) also got into the same rat hole, he was retaking his qualification lab this week, and passed, which does help a bit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Most people came unstuck somewhere, just shows how tough it is.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">At least I can look forward to coming home and seeing my family :)</span>Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-82516451641713960412011-10-08T03:56:00.001+01:002011-10-08T03:56:31.777+01:001 down 1 to go<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Well somehow I managed to pass the written exam today. It was a lot lot tougher than I expected, which is perhaps a good thing as I really had to rely on God. 4 hours 80 questions and I only just finished in the time. Normally on these things I finish with plenty of time to spare. I felt utterly exhausted afterwards. I hope Karen forgives me fot the quick non-sensical (I think that's a word) phone call I gave her immediately afterwards. I just wanted to share with her that I had passed, but everyone was coming out trying to find out who had passed and failed, so it might have been a bit odd from her end. Only 7 out of the 14 of us passed. Fortunately that includes Tim who is sharing the apartment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Had a quick(ish) lunch, and then went to a gigantic electrial store (Fry's) with a few others. Really just something to do to try and chill out. Back to the apartment for a bit of TV time and then out for an evening meal. The qualification lab (8 hours!!) is tomorrow and there is really not any revision to be done for it, so it is just trying to stay calm, get to bed at a reasonable hour - No I will not be staying up to watch England :(</span><br />
Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-27543065983813340262011-10-06T06:29:00.000+01:002011-10-06T06:29:04.154+01:00Lessons over<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I can't believe the time has gone. We have reached the end of classes and labs, and not just study and exams left. Tomorrow is a full study day, I will go into the classroom like everyone else so I can access the labs to check things out I am unsure of etc. As with last time, I know it will be just as intense as any other day. I am sure we will also do some group study, which can also help.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am still worried by the exam and qualification lab. I am sure deep down that I know it somewhere, but can I remember it. I have been going over some of my notes this evening, and it is surprising how much just from last week I had "forgotten". When I say forgotten, I new it really, I just had forgotten that we had even covered it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Please pray for me (and the others here) that we will remember all that we have learnt. My exam is 9am-1pm (PST, that is 8 hours behind the UK) on Friday, and then the qualification lab starts at 8am-4:30pm on Saturday (8 hours plus a 30min break for lunch).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">On a separate note, the sad passing of Steve Jobs. I know Microsoft and Apple are seen as great rivals, but there is actually a lot of respect for each other (unlike some other competitors). Competition is a good thing as it helps drive innovation, and for all there may be things I don't like about the way Apple do some things they have been great at innovation. Steve Jobs was key to that success and he will be sorely missed.</span><br />
Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-55547405263767528222011-10-04T06:16:00.002+01:002011-10-04T06:16:37.978+01:00It must be getting easier??<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">either that or the beer/wine is helping!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sunday was another tiring day. Did webcam to Karen/Sarah first thing, it was good to be able to see them. Then it was studying for the first part of the morning, then a quick food shop to stock up for the week, before lunch and then more studying in the afternoon. Went in to the classroom late afternoon to meet up with others and do some lab study. Breaking up the day and different study methods helps.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Went out for a quick chinese (and 1 beer) and then watch a little TV before hitting the sack.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">At the Chinese we got fortune cookies. Mine said something like "you will succeed at something that another has failed at", the obvious though around the table (there were 3 of us) was that this meant I would pass the exam. Now here is the deep thought for the day. Given that I don't beleive in luck/fortune telling etc. does this mean that I will pass or fail. If I pass is it down to the fortune cookie, and if I fail is it because I don't believe in them? - answers on a postcard please :P</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Today was again lectures and labs, although not quite as deep as last week, or it may be that as it was scripting, which is something I have been doing for the last few months I found it easy. Home for tea and then more studying. I am now on my second glass of wine!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am still worried about the exam and qualification lab. I am sure I most probably know it, but will I remember it, so prayers please.</span><br />
Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-51653125377240959492011-10-02T05:00:00.004+01:002011-10-02T05:00:53.001+01:00End of second week!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I'm not sure if being the end of the second week is good or bad. I am still not sure I know enough to pass the exam :(</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Early finish on Thursday was nice, but it left Friday a bit of a squeeze and today we had a practice exam and then the second half of the migration lab. I am now very tired, although as tommorrow is a day off (ha! ha!) a group of us went out to eat. It now means I still have to catch up with my revision/write ups.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Being very tired also meant no chance of trying to watch the England game, although having scanned the news reports, perhaps that was the best thing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Tomorrow is a day off, but in fact means study/revision. Most of us plan to get together mid afternoon to do some group work after doing individual study in the morning. Next week is a slightly different week, 3 days of sessions/labs then Thursday is revision day, Firday is exam day (4 hour exam in the morning), Friday afternoon is recovery time before Saturday which is an 8 hour qualification lab. Then retire to a pub to celebrate or drown our sorrows.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am now just very tired and missing home, but only a week to go.</span><br />
Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-57937876423485643372011-09-30T02:28:00.002+01:002011-09-30T02:28:48.628+01:00Early finish!!!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Well sort of. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">5pm finished in the classroom, but still had to write up notes/revise. It makes up for yesterday, which was another long day (hence no blog). It does mean I should get some well needed relaxing time later this evening. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am starting to think I might actual know things again!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It is a strange experience, coming here as an "expert", then realising that you know "nothing" and then learning loads, and realising that you might be an "expert" again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am feeling better about the prospect of the exam and qualification lab at the end of next week. I will still need to do loads of revision, but I am starting to feel I might actual know what I need to know. Whether will be able to remember enough to pass is another matter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Now the big question is can I find a way to watch the England game tomorrow night. (that will be Saturday morning for the UK).</span>Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-91358119178289155172011-09-28T07:24:00.000+01:002011-09-28T07:24:17.337+01:00Mango :)<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The latest version of Window Phone (codename Mango) has downloaded and installed on my phone :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">For some reason I had some spare time tonight as I thought I had copied the slide decks for today to my laptop, but when I went to look at them to write up my notes they weren't there :( It now means double work tomorrow night. It did mean though that I got to play a little with the update :)</span>Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-27221918576401073292011-09-27T06:02:00.000+01:002011-09-27T06:02:23.435+01:00How can time pass so quickly?<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Another full on day. The longest (in the classroom) so far. Doug (the instructor) was brilliant, but where did all the time go? We had presentations/discussions for the first part, until 3pm and then went into lab time. Suddenly Doug says it 7pm does anyone need any help before he goes!! I was well into the "extra" tasks by then, but still didn't finish until 8pm.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">If was a very clever lab, complex enough without being over complex and also in such a way to keep some things easy. For me it was an area I know well, so I found the lab fairly easy. In fact I spent some time helping out the person next to me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Then home and time to eat, before revision, was great as I suddenly had a eueka moment, and now I know how to work out Erlangs !! For those not into how voice works (well all the people reading this really) it is a measure of voice traffic that allows you to work out how many phone lines you need.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">On the subject of food, I have been staying "relatively" healthy, except today in the canteen I had "junk" food as the queue for the sandwich bar (deli) was very long. For tea it was curry, as I said relatively healthy. We have been doing meat and cook in sauce, pasta/rice type stuff, or meat and veg etc. I would like to know though where you can get Naan bread in the US, as they don't seem to do it in the shops we have been in. We have adapted what they call soft taco, which is like we have as fajita, but Naan and popadoms are no where to be seen (I don't count popodoms which are just Pringle type crisps!!).</span>Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-27811619360432038452011-09-26T04:46:00.002+01:002011-09-26T04:46:24.883+01:00A day off ????<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Well today was meant to be a day off, and in some ways it was. I did a bit of studying this morning and then went out for lunch, did some shopping, watch some NFL and then a bit more studying. By 5pm I was feeling really tired!! so went and had a lie down for an hour. For those that know me, you will know this is unusual. Some more NFL, evening meal and now watching some TV.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So as a "day off" it has not been too bad, a combination of some studying and some relaxing. but given there is 2 more weeks of this I will be exhausted by the end. I also had a good chat with Karen on the phone this morning, which was a great way to start the day :)</span><br />
Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-60476135552672052012011-09-25T06:38:00.001+01:002011-09-25T06:38:31.921+01:00so much in 24 hours!!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I managed to watch the rugby last night, an no not on the porn (pay to view) channel. I rigged up a proxy to the UK so I could watch it on ITV player. (not sure how much spam I will get from the registration, but I used one of my junk email addresses so not to worried). Great game, England playing at last. It meant though I didn't get to bed until 1am :( I really didn't want to get up this morning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Morning start with a practice test, and that didn't go too well. My only consolation is that was true for others, and also a fair bit was on stuff we plan to cover next week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We then spent the rest of the day on a migration and merger lab. Basically speding lots of time implementing and fixing things. Very time consuming, and I managed to get to roughly where I wanted to be. (we complete the lab next Saturday). Didn't finish until 8pm though :(</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">A few of us decided as there is no class tomorrow to go out for a meal rather than eating in. Good idea, we really need some time to relax. Not sure what we are doing tomorrow, but I suspect it will be a combination of revision and some time out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So the first week is basically over. It has been full on and tiring all week as I expected. I am worried about the test and qualification lab at the end as not many people pass both first time :( but I am coping with the pase.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I have missed not being there for the bible reading, although having the odd facebook update from Anne during the "night" stint has been fun. I like the pictures of the cupcakes Sarah made, again sad not to be there. That being said overall I am fairly happy with how things are going.</span><br />
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Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-59587529983655861332011-09-24T05:43:00.003+01:002011-09-24T05:43:51.034+01:00Sunny :)<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Today was very sunny, not a cloud in the sky :-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Microsoft had their Company Meeting, which meant all the cafeteria's were closed. Good job Adrian arranged lunch for us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The pace of the training is ok. We are on to the first part of the Migration Lab (all day tommorrow and also next Saturday!!). I have managed to catch up on writing up my notes as I skipped doing it last night. I had 2 beers last night :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It was a bit of an odd day, as for some reason I was hit by the fact it would have been my sister Linda's birthday. She died back in 97, I don't know why it hit me, maybe just missing home. Also a good reason to have 2 beers. Feeling much better today.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The big question of the day is will I be able to watch England tonight. Not sure it is on free to view here in the US :(</span>Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-85518893720806427062011-09-22T04:30:00.004+01:002011-09-22T04:31:01.230+01:00more of the same....<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Not much to say about today. Another long day with great content, very heavy on the brain.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Had sausage, beans and mash US style for tea :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Now to write up notes for the day. I am feeling that the pace is ok, although not much time for anything else. I only hope that I will remember everything come the exam.</span><br />
Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-71884111329831710342011-09-21T05:25:00.000+01:002011-09-21T05:25:02.163+01:00My Brain Hurts<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It is only day 2, and already my brain hurts!! Even having done this before I had forgotten how intense it can be. All good stuff though. I now have 24 revision cards written, just from the first 2 days at this rate I will be revising over 200 cards for the exam.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Exams are slightly different to last time. Previously we had an exam each week and a final qualification lab, now it is one exam at the end and the qualification lab. I am not sure if this is better or not. It may mean I get a bit of time on Sunday as there won't be the presure of the exam. The theory of doing it this way is that you will really know it, rather than relying on cramming/short term memory.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Slept fairly well last night, woke once, but then slept till 5am again and dozed until 6. I have not been feeling particularly tired during the day (not feeling like I am almost nodding off), just normal strain from the intensity of the learning.</span><br />
Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-54401416023148072762011-09-20T05:06:00.000+01:002011-09-20T05:06:01.915+01:00I had forgotten how long a day could be...<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The long days have started. 8am to 7pm and yes we didn't finish until 7 :-(</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Today was relatively light as the morning was all the usual intro stuff.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Good news was I slept well last night, from 11pm to 5am and then dozed until 6, so not much jet lag, but I am sure it will catch up with me at some point over the next few days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Tim (who I am sharing the appartment with) and I are trying to eat relatively health, so went shopping for food. Spag bol for tea and yes I did add the Brombley magic ingredient :-) It will mainly be meat and cook in sauce type stuff so it is quick to prepare, but better than something and chips.</span>Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-47673277439353894812011-09-19T06:04:00.002+01:002011-09-19T06:04:21.522+01:00A long day<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am not sure why I decided I would do the "hop" and not fly direct. Big difference in cost and I felt it was the "right thing to do". Well, I am here in rainy Seattle. I spend all of 2 hours in Canada, which consisted of get off plane, pick up luggage, go through Canadian immigration, carry (or wheel) bag to US pre-flight immigration (means I didn't have to do it in Seattle), drop pack, go to gate, get on plane.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am now at the appartment I am staying in, and have met Tim who is sharing the appartment with me. He seems ok (for an Aussie!!). Time to get some shut eye before the long days start tomorrow.</span>Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-73443206199853570052011-09-12T21:41:00.000+01:002011-09-19T06:04:21.530+01:00America here I come (again!!)<div><font face="trebuchet ms">I started this blog when I had to go to America a couple of years ago for some intensive training (Microsoft Certified Masters). I have since then blogged occasionally. Well I am going back to the USA again for the same type of intensive training so I thought I'd better blog again so my family know how I am.<br /><br />As Karen knows, I am really not looking forward to going, as last time my dad was dieing, and I even thought he might die whilst I was in the US. My mum is still in a nursing home and who knows how long she will last, but all this is playing on my mind. I have just re-read some of my posts from last time, and it reminds me of not only how little time I will have, but also how good God is, and how he looked after me last time.</font></div>Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-66271963856111670292010-11-05T15:00:00.000+00:002010-11-05T15:05:54.995+00:00Fathers<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">One of the things God has laid on my heart in recent years is the fatherless. With so many “broken” families there are more and more children out there who have little or no contact with their father. Also with our men’s ministry I have been thinking about fathers and sons, particularly having read John Eldridge’s book “Wild at Heart”, which is very American in its examples, so what does it mean in the UK.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">When I was at the New Wine Children’s Leaders conference I picked up Mark Stibbe’s book “I am your Father”, which I have been reading whilst away this week. Although I was reading it to understand some of the issues of the fatherless, I found myself reflecting on how I had done and how I viewed my own father. I know there are areas where I could do better (none of us is perfect!), I was also aware of how my view of my own father has changed over time. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">There is one table/chart which Mark calls a Father Wound Inventory where you can scale 12 things, each from Wound to Blessing (you have to buy the book to find out what they all are!). It was good as it made me think not just about one occasion, but lots, we so often only remember the one bad one. I was able to think about it both from my own father, and me being a father. I also realized that had I scored my father when I was younger it may have been different, as it is only more recently I have realized the things he has done for me, both practically, but also in making me the person I am.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It is at times like this I really miss him and I also realise the legacy he has left behind. If I can be half the father he was I know I will have done well.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Mark describes what a good dad does. These are the headings </span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A good dad values fatherhood</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A good dad displays affection</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A good dad gets involved</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A good dad provides security</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A good dad sets an example</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A good dad gives affirmation</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A good dad shares wisdom</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A good dad establishes boundaries</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A good dad releases hope</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A good dad leaves a legacy </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Looking at how good we are as fathers, is not about beating ourselves up, but it can help us focus on the things that are important, making them a priority and striving to do the right thing.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Although Sarah and Peter are grown up, being a father doesn’t stop. The fact that they are 2 great adults tells me I can’t have got too much wrong so far. I know Karen will try and take the credit, but I’ll just point her to the part in the book which highlights that it takes 2 good parents! I may get them to read Mark’s book and then honestly tell me what I do well and there I could improve.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span></p>Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-39973306491321709682010-11-04T21:29:00.000+00:002010-11-04T21:31:40.223+00:00Hope ?<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I went to a funeral today of someone I had never met! Marie was the partner of Karen’s cousin. I just happen to be in Dundee and the funeral was in Arbroth a short train ride away. To cap it all the person I have been with all week also had a funeral to go to this morning!<br />With all that I felt that God was telling me to go. I am not sure that I made any different, or was really noticed, no great big conversations, no wise words, but I went. I trust God that he knows why.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The service was a humanist service to celebrate her life, which I found a little strange. It was nice to learn a bit about Marie and who she was, what she did etc., but with everyone in black and no hope of anything beyond, what was the purpose? I also found it strange that having picked a humanist service, that a poem about her talked about her singing with angels! The hardest part was listening to Alan (Karen’s cousin) speak his few words, which ended with the phrase “I love you Marie, wherever you are”. It is interesting that even when people “don’t believe” there is still something in them that yearns for something more.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">One thing I will say to my family, is that I know that when I die you will morn and be sad, but I would love a funeral that was not in black, but bright colours. Please celebrate because I know I will be in the best place possible, with our heavenly father. To me it is not just a hope but firm belief. </span>Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-2258126570122047302010-01-02T10:33:00.000+00:002010-01-02T10:41:37.150+00:00What has God got planned for 2010?<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I am sitting on my settee frustrated at not being able to do much and contemplating nexk surgery and what it might mean. Feeling the rollercoaster ride of 2009 is continuing. I then happened to read Hannah's, Kal's and Sarah's blogs which made me cry. They had focused on the good things that have happened. I then read through some of my old blog entires (I know there aren't that many) and realised how much good there had been in 2009. Hannah's blog also reminded me on the talk I gave at our carol service and God's plan, and focusing wholely on him.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So whatevery 2010 brings I know it is part of God's plan, my prayer at the moment is that amongst all my tiredness from the medication I am taking that I can find time to concentrate on him.</span>Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-23110494540705887302009-12-21T10:59:00.000+00:002009-12-21T11:27:17.061+00:00Pain in the neck!<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">No, not me, just everything. I have slipped a disc (T2 for the technical) which has give me a major pain in the neck!, well shoulder and arm actually. Having had a visit to out of hours doctor at 12:30am, thought it was muscle spasm (which it mainly was at that point) got pain killers etc.. Then had to phone again the following night at 2am, to be able to increase dosage. Saw my own GP on the Monday who had a med student, they thought it was a trapped nerve/slipped disc so referred me to a specialist (one time I am glad I have medical insurance through work). Had an MRI scan and saw him on the Thursday. This confirmed slipped disc. 80% normally right themselves with rest, so now on pain killers. muscle relaxants etc. So pain now not a problem, just very doppy! If that doesn't work then it will be an operation.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">But everything is a pain in the neck so to speak. I have a numb right thumb, so using the computer is difficult. I had a DIY job on the go to get the downstairs toilet ready for christmas. (Big thanks to PJ and Mark for making it now usuable). I can't drive, in fact can't do much at all which is very frustrating.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I forced Val to still let me lead the carol service. This went brilliantly except for me falling off the stage - not good for the neck, it wasn't as bad as it sounds I just forgot that I was on the highest staging and it was a long way down 600mm, good job Karen was behind the screen and didn't see it. I made one change to the service, which was I did not hold baby Phoebe, both from not supposed to be lifing things and also in my state I didn't think it would be the most sensible thing to do. I had decided to use a real baby to bring home the impact of God with Us, and that a baby wants our full attention, and for some reason we want to give it, and that's how it should be with God.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">My main problem now is Christmas day as I normally do the cooking. PJ says he will do it, but I know what I am like, so prayers that we won't fall out and we will find a balance between him doing it and me advising and helping with the little I can do.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">I don't know how Karen is coping with not only having to look after me, but aslo do all the extra running around at Christmas I normally do. She seems to have everything under control, or is she just not letting on to me? Sarah and PJ are being great in helping out when they can, amongst their busy work and social lives.</span>Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758700022165960471.post-49505041212290618032009-11-28T00:14:00.000+00:002009-11-28T00:27:55.160+00:00Quiet and relaxing days<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The last couple of days have been really great as I managed to fit in a couple of days annual leave. On Thursday I had a quiet day away which was really refeshing and Friday I spent with Karen. We popped to see mum who was really quite bright for once and then went wandering around Bath. There was a Christmas market which was really good.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I went on the quiet day because lots of things have been on my mind recently and not surprisingly I didn't get any real answers!! What I did get though was a great time with God. The person leading the day did a couple small talks which were really useful for focusing me on God. The first one include the following poem by Ann Lewin</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Be Still</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">You do not have to look for anything</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Just look.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">You do not have to listen for</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Specific sounds</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Just listen</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">You do not have to accomplish anything</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Just be.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">And in the looking</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">And the listening</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">And the being.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Find</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Me.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I then spent the next hour just basking in God's presence :)</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I also love out God's sense of humour. Towards the end of the day I popped into the church over the road and on the way out saw a poster with a poem on called "Just talk to me". It is too long to put here but here is a link to it (</span><a href="http://www.leeabbey.org.uk/rapport/article.php?id=1"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">http://www.leeabbey.org.uk/rapport/article.php?id=1</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">My problem now is, when can I fit in another couple of days like this!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span>Paul Brombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11869145845297289027noreply@blogger.com0