Seaside

Today was finally a bit warmer. The weather here, I am finding, is quite chillier than expected. I regret to say that I wish I had brought fewer summer dresses and more clothes fit for 50 and 60 degree weather. Next Saturday, I plan to go shopping and acquire some warmer clothes with Cerianne.
Went to the supermarket with Allyson this morning. Everything is sold in smaller containers here. There is a lot more instant coffee (which I love) and a lot less peanut butter (which I hate). For the record, Marmite is absolutely disgusting.
I then spent the afternoon with Paul and Lisa Edwards and their three children (they just had a baby). I absolutely love them. Lisa is American. Paul is Welsh. Their love story makes me so happy. Being around Lisa gives me a home comfort when I feel out of place. She loves to talk and is very laid back even as her children scream all around. And Paul is probably the most caring husband I have ever seen. He CONSTANTLY serves as his wife recovers from having the baby. Talked to him today about how the things God has been working in my heart to care for the poor is exactly what their church has recently been challenged on. Perfect timing to be here.

Went on a run in the park. Was out of breath the whole time. The hills are lovely to look upon, but a bother to run up.

Lastly, the teens all went to the seaside for a BBQ. Loved getting to know all of the teens and begin building relationships with them. I froze my butt off the whole time, yet everyone kept telling me how warm they thought it was.
I'm left wondering what I will do with the next two months. I'D LOVE FOR VISITORS TO COME. But I might resort to taking some day trips alone, which is completely wonderful and refreshing. I'm thinking Oxford. That's all I've thought of so far. Will need to make a list.