Oh yes, and happy Valentine's Day

We attended Rosebank Union Church this morning, where Leigh Robinson is the senior pastor - Leigh was the pastor at Honeyridge Baptist where I 'grew up', and he married Nick and me. A blessing to sit under his ministry again. Lunch was another 'this is the last Sunday we'll see you' barbeque at Al and Kate, where Nick introduced his new life's motto of "never try to finish the chili". Alan doesn't hold to the same philosophy. Shortly after lunch Al brought out some puzzles which kept Nick, Dad and I thoroughly occupied!

Providentially we bumped into some very dear friends of ours at RUC earlier in the morning who we have not seen in many years - Mike and Candice Manby were our first couple friends, married just a few months after us. We had great times of fun and fellowship together as young marrieds, going on holiday together a few times as well. Sadly we lost contact somewhat over the years through various relocations on both parts, so it was a real joy to see them again - they are back in Joburg for now. We left the luncheon early to get to them for afternoon tea, and reconnected as though we'd never been apart. It is so good to have friends with whom you can pick up a friendship like a lace doily in progress, not missing a stitch.