I am feeling very settled and comfortable with myself at the moment.  Something which has been lacking for a long time.  Why?  Well of course, I could put it down to my renewed search for the Lord, but surely that would be too simple.  I'll delay making a judgement on that just yet and see how things go :-)

Tonight I am feeling both excited and apprehensive.  The children and I have decided that we will try the 'new' (for us) church in the morning.  I am looking forward to seeing how we get on, but feeling nervous, as I always do when going somewhere new and meeting new people. 

The children helped a great deal in persuading me to give it a go.  We talked about it yesterday in the car whilst on our way to Crealy.  I was a little apprehensive in talking about it with them if I'm honest, because I thought that having their own groups to go to in Church was a big part of their enjoyment, but it seems not.  I said that the new church hasn't yet got a children's group, but it is something the pastor is hoping to re-start and wishes to discuss with me if we become regular attenders.  Their response was amazing.  Chelsea said that she thought it may be an answer to our prayers, as we had prayed about being guided and thought alot about getting involved in childrens' ministry.  We had prayed that we would find a church home that felt like a family and somewhere where we could be of some use instead of feeling like spare-parts.

Joseph's response was brilliant, full of enthusiasm and a shout of "Yes, let's go!" which was lovely.  I am so glad I have their support.  It is important to me to find a church that we all feel comfortable in, and all look forward to being a part of.

I'll let you know how we get on...