Naomi, Milos, Mira and I headed to Northern Ireland for Love Belfast. It was such a great event and great to meet up with people interested or already in the church plant. I've heard about people and been praying for them but to meet them has really helped. It is really encouraging to hear how the churches of Belfast are working together and are supporting each other. The team have already bonded and I think this weekend has helped them grow closer together.
I think each of us has found the weekend very challenging.
The Serbs – Milos and Mira - struggled with the culture shock. They kept comparing things to Serbia and how much better Serbia is. I suppose being out of the country for a short time and seeing so many differences was difficult for them. It took me a few weeks to adjust but they had to do that in a few days. I found it difficult as I was woken up on Friday by a very painful foot. I could hardly walk. It continued throughout the weekend. It was slightly better each day but still painful. Now back in Serbia it is so much better. It made me more determined to enjoy my time in Belfast. I was a little quieter than I wanted to be due to the pain but I was still able to socialise a bit.
It was lovely to stay with David and Trish Capener. They are renting a great house – there were 5 of us staying with them. I hope we weren't too much trouble for you. They were such an encouragement to us all. I didn't realise how much I missed them until I spent some time with them. I wonder who else will make me feel that when I get back to Norfolk.
Hello to new friends, it was great to meet up with you and thank you for making the weekend so much fun. Thank you for your prayers to heal my foot. It's nearly completely healed. Hairy legs didn't succeed in disrupting my time in Belfast.
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