What wonderful day!
A 150, a 170, followed by 2 x 175s, then 5 hours on a 158!
Things didn't quite work out as planned as train between Llanelli and Shrewsbury which we had planned to go on, didn't go the way we thought it did, and rather than travel the shortest side of a triangle, the logical and shortest route, it took us back throught the other two sides, so after almost 6 exciting hours, we were almost back where we started.
Still, we managaged to pass through all the main towns, and we actually travelled further, and ended up where we intended to end up, Holyhead, on the correct train, even if it was 5 minutes late. Something wonderful to say about our journey through life here - no doubt it will come into use for a sermon or "Vicar's Letter" or something similar.
I managed to get told off by the conductor for playing my music too loud through my earphones - ugggh! But then I hadn't got my hearing aid in!
Had some wonderful time to reflect on the 158 as we passed through rural Wales, weaving in and out of England as we went. Plenty to think about, and I have experienced a great deal in my Sabbatical so far. What does God want of me now? What do those who are closest to me want of me? What do I want of myself? That is what this particular week is all about, as I relax enjoying myself on the Railways, raising money for Kidney Cancer Research and our Church.
I remember those special days at Theological College 23/24 years ago. Very precious moments. And after a hard and long day in college, I would drop off most tea times at Salisbury railway station, to pray, to reflect on the day, to unwind, and to resurrect my boyhood love of railways. And then my children would come and collect me on their bikes, telling me tea was ready, and off I would go with them! Such wonderful times.
I think I am just beginning to get some answers now! Only time will tell for certain, and whether they are answers to the right questions.
Tomorrow it's off again at 8.55am - let's see how much of it goes to plan.
This evening Neil and I have had a great time with Simon and a curry - and thank you Simon for picking us up at the station, and thank you so much Wendy for putting us up for the night.
Very tired now, so I will say "God Bless" and "Goodnight"!
THANK YOU FOR ALL WHO HAVE SO FAR SPONSORED ME
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