Back in Canterbury...

Well, I'm back reader. Back in the place where I know I should be, with a pinch of sadness for the place and the people I left behind but an optimism that will help me stay motivated and focused on God hopefully.

I've been hit with illness already so day 1 hasn't been the greatest start, I've spent most of the day sleeping and feeling groggy as my head continually throbs to its own crazy beat.

What I left behind in hindsight will still be there when I come back, my supportive family who I thank the Lord to have been blessed with:

A mum who prayed with me and wrote me a card.

A dad who helps me academically and prays for me.

Brothers and sisters-in law (surrogate sister incl.) who pray and support me.

Without my family life would be a lot harder, I think of all the people out there who are not as fortunate as me to have the incredible family I have and I thank God for this awesome blessing!

It's been nice to catch up with everyone and hear all their latest stories, the majority being of a new 'love' in their lives. Depressing in the sense that I have as yet, no boyfriend etc but then you look in the grand scheme of things and you think...how many of these relationship are actually purposely heading for or are likely to reach marriage? A goal that I can wait patiently for.

I've already said I'd go to New Year Celebration in cell on Thursday, Church Membership night and possibly a big church event. So life in the church is looking more and more positive! Start as you mean to go on!

So this is how life in Canterbury starts...