Friday Reflection- 10th October 2025
Sandra’s Soliloquy
Good Morning everyone. I hope you enjoyed the two-week break from me. We had a lovely holiday in France, with a week to recover. Sometimes it takes longer. We agree it has given us new perspectives on aspects of our life and a fresh approach to things. It made us stop and consider. We enjoy returning to the same place and even the driving gives us a boost. My little grandson had a wonderful time and appears to have grown and become a little boy, no longer a baby. I had the pleasure of him sleeping in my room, and it was a great delight to see him each morning, smiling and greeting me, and of course the many cuddles.
We love ambling round the local supermarket, choosing foods and treats, and this year I was able to travel further around the site on my scooter, braving the steep slopes and under the road tunnel. So, I saw lakes, countryside, the river, and beautiful flower beds and trees. And we reminisced over twenty years of going there, but not annually.
It was absolutely freezing the day we went to Disney, but that didn’t dull our fun and enjoyment. Adults enjoyed it more than the little one, I think. We bought ourselves a few gifts too.
Unfortunately, on the way back, in spite of being very early for our Shuttle service and expecting to be home and indoors by tea time…for some reason, they did not board us and a fair number of other travellers, and made us wait for another two hours, but promising it was happening every half an hour. It was infuriating, annoying and we were upset for our poor little lad being cooped up in the baby seat for all that time, with a further 3-4 hours ahead.
Thankfully, stopping at Folkestone services, there was a huge area for him to run around and he had his first McDonalds…I’m not a lover of it, but enjoyed some chips too, and a very large Costa cappuchino with caffeine!!
Holidays make us act differently, try new things sometimes, and help us appreciate home when we get there.
Before we went, I was often overwhelmed by World news of wars, politics, leaders and situations I cannot understand.
They are still there, but it gave us an opportunity to recharge and not feel guilty about making the most of life for ourselves.
God has a different aspect on our lives, and turning to Him for guidance often saves us anxiety and concern, which again leads to tiredness and depression even.
I’m not saying I’ve got it all worked out, or have the answers, but do know a sense of calm and relief if I pray and hand things over to God.
Dear Lord, we thank You for the new season, and the changes we see all around us. Help us to remember to turn to You with our concerns for ourselves, others and the World. We thank You that we can share in each other’s prayers and lives. Thank You for outings, holidays and family celebrations. Help us to appreciate these without feeling guilty about places in the world where there is chaos and war, deprivation, death, hopelessness, but continuing to pray and do what we can about these situations with Your guidance Lord. Thank You that You have a purpose for each and everyone of us. In Jesus’ Name we pray… Amen
Dear Lord, we thank You for the news that Peace in Gaza has been agreed. We pray that this proceeds, and hostages will be released and food, medical supplies and everything that is needed arrives. We pray that the children receive nutrition and safe places to stay, and rebuilding begins, families re-united. And we pray that those who have been complicit in the war and violence will be held to account. Amen
God Bless everyone -Sandra x
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