Parting is such sweet sorrow...

Well, if you track my life & my newsletters you will have seen that my time in the beautiful United Kingdom has come to a close. I experienced some issues with visa & immigration, which led to a decision  to cancel my visa. I'll be returning to the US temporarily, while continuing to serve the Assemblies of God in Europe. I'll be back in this area before we know it! I can't wait to see where God leads me as I continue to train, mentor, and make disciples in this beautiful part of the world. 




You can read more about my departure in my recent e-news update. I'll be sending more information out after I return to the US. For now I am busy finalizing the packing of my belongs and moving back to the US. Thanks for your prayers.


As I was reflecting on my time here, I came up with a few favorite things about living the UK and thought you might enjoy them!


Ten things I will miss about the UK - (in no particular order...)


1) Being called "love" or "duck" by the cashier at the grocery store.


2) Free health care.


3) Hanging my wash out on the line (guess I could do that in the US!).


4) Being able to watch Downton Abbey before everyone in the US!


5) The Great British Bake Off - love that show!!


6) My neighbor, Roy. He always brings my rubbish bin to the house after collection & watches my house when I'm gone. Is that a good neighbor, or what?


7) My wonderful colleagues & students and special friends made while serving at Mattersey Hall.


8) My new spiritual family at Hope Church in Rotherham.


9) My little village of Sutton-cum-Lound....including the village footpaths.


10) Driving on the "correct" side of the road. 

And... a bonus miss... 

11) MUSHY PEAS!




And, as Shakespeare wrote, 

"Parting is such sweet sorrow,
That I shall say good night till it be morrow." 

Romeo & Juliet, Act 2, Scene 2