Re-train my brain

I have spent all my adult life saying 'Can I have a lift, I am sorry I can't drive.  Would you like some money for petrol?'  As of a few weeks ago I no longer have to say that.  I passed my driving test and now am in possession of a full drivers license with my name on it.  I am proud.

I haven't done much independent driving yet though.  I drove about 1 minute to turn the car around and also moved the car in a car park.  I am proud.  I need to go out for a proper drive.  I also need to re-train the way I think.  I can drive without supervision.  Eventually I will be able to go out on my own.  I am going to take it slowly but the skill is there.

After Christmas I will book a Pass plus lesson in order to do some more driving skills, eg Motorway driving.

I am looking forward to many happy and safe years of driving.

Things I love about Christmas

• My little 'Charlie Brown' Christmas tree.
• Christmas Cake.
• Making lots of Christmas cookies and goodies for my family and friends.
• Watching my children get excited.
• Pondering the Incarnation, how did God become a baby?
• Thinking about the wonder of the Shepherds and Wise Men.
• Singing Christmas Carols.
• Carol Services.
• The smell of Christmas spices, cinnamon, cloves, star anise etc etc.
• Glazed Ham.
• Pickles and Chutneys.
• The soft warm glow of a Christmas tree at night.
• Christmas Candles.
• Warm cozy optimism because everything is different.
• Christmas chocolate.
• 'The Lemon Drop Kid'.
• Christmas Dinner.
• Christmas Pudding.
• Reading Mary's Prayer.
• Trying to imagine the look on the faces of Anna and Simeon to seeing Jesus.
• Wondering about Mary and the thoughts she had about being the Mother of God.  Did she wondered how to wean Jesus?  Or how on earth to potty train?
• Fond memories of playing consequences with my brother, sisters and parents.
• Cracking nuts, it doesn't matter which variety, I just love to eat nuts at Christmas.
• Family times and snuggles.
• Walking on the beach on Christmas Eve.
• Stockings and the funny shapes all the presents inside make.
• Watching Dr Who.
• Satsumas.
• Brussel sprouts with Chestnuts and Bacon.
• World vision and alternative Christmas presents.
• Wondering what Jesus would think of 21st century Christmas.

I did originally think I would list the things I hate about Christmas but then realised I would appear much too Scrooge-like so I will desist.

Happy Christmas to you all.  May the love and peace of Jesus be with you all this Christmas time.

The Slide that I wish I could put on the Church Powerpoint

All credit to my brother-in-law for posting this photo on his facebook page with the caption "Get thee behind me Vader."

 

I just wish I could add this to the end of the Powerpoint to see if anyone noticed!!! Maybe I could slip it in small somewhere.