I went to church this morning - we only have one service a month now, though an informal church group has a meeting every week. From last month, we've combined forces. I won't say that the very informal services really suit me - they use the Communion service with their coffee morning style - but it's very friendly and pleasant; just not really going to church. But never mind that - as I was going in, I saw two friends I haven't seen for ages, literally not for several years. Phil asked me delicately if I had a partner, it's that long. He knew I'd married Tim, but not that he'd died, though Chris hastily corrected him. I don't take any offence, of course. Better to just ask.
Later, another old friend came and we sat together - she'd come for someone's 80th birthday party; he and his wife taught her at high school and they've been friends ever since - she's now in her early 50s. After the service, we stayed and chatted for a long time and really connected - we've always liked each other, but we know more about why, now. We think and react similarly about things - it's not about opinions, which we didn't discuss, but the way our minds work.
On the way out, Chris, Phil and I started talking again. They've had a fairly rough year, with a major health issue and very aged parental problems. Again, we just got on and had a very sympathetic conversation. It was all rather lovely.
I had lots of vegetables for lunch, plus halloumi - I was just using things up out of the fridge. I'd had steak for dinner last night and liver and onions this evening. I don't really feel much like cooking and eating, but I need to put myself right. I also had an afternoon nap rather than catalogue china, and have only done five pieces. I need to get my arse in gear tomorrow morning.
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