Good morning all from a wet Glasgow, where it is 6°C.
We had wind and torrential rain for most of yesterday and at one point the streets were white with massive hailstones.
I just wish it would heat up a bit, this weather is seriously impacting on my health. I wish there was an equivalent of WD40 for humans! My whole body has seized up!
Thankfully, the ceiling in the church was intact, apart from a huge bulge. Our large sixties church needs to be pulled down, but the older parishioners will not hear of it. It needs a new heating system, full rewire, replastering, a damp course and the dampness is lifting the beautiful parquet floor flooring in many places.
I could weep when I go in to open up.
My main purpose yesterday after checking for water ingress was to clean the antique, fragile water and wine cruets, which were very stained. I never got a chance.
A Nigerian family have recently arrived in our town and were experiencing great difficulty getting their children into school. The P.P had told them that I would assist them. He is an expert at delegating! 😉
This has been going on for weeks and the mother appeared yesterday, asking for more help. The wheels of the LA turn very slowly!
She speaks perfect English, but cannot understand how difficult it is to actually find a human being, to discuss this with and that I can only advise. Everything has to be done by electronically by Contact us forms. It is so frustrating.
I mentioned that the family keep calling me Ma. The P.P said that is what they called the respected elders members of their community and that I should feel honoured!
We badly need to do an essential food shop, it is so unlike me to run out of things. I cannot sum up the energy! I have been forced to go out today. It will do me good to have some social interaction. I have become very insular.
My thoughts and prayers, as always are with those, who are struggling with ill health and sorrow.
Enjoy your day folks.
My condolences on the death of your friend.
