Diagnosis confirmed...

A huge thank you to all those who have been praying - diabetes was confirmed this afternoon.

However, the practise nurse seemed very pleased at the steps I've already taken to address weight loss and a change in lifestyle. My blood levels are way down, and looking good. I just need to keep on doing it, and practising what I now know to be important for me. I feel better, in just a few short weeks, and in the nicest possible way, I pray that over the next few months, you will all see less of me!

I've loved reading Sarah's blogs re; 40 Days - they have been an inspiration. I can identify with her blog for today, though - as I certainly don't feel like an evangelist. I know God has enabled me to teach believers, but in many ways, I feel very inadequate in sharing my faith to non-believers. But after Oaks & Acorns ( our Adults & toddler group) this morning, I popped over to a local sandwich shop to pick up some lunch for us. Whilst there, one of the ladies serving looked straight at me, and said, "You're from Elim Church, aren't you?" I told her yes, and wondered how she knew ( wasn't weaing my Oaks & Acorns shirt at the time, either!)

She said " I used to go there when I was little, and you used to hold my hand in Bible school". Apart from initially making me feel very old (!), I told her that we'd love to see her back anytime, and please come for Easter. Maybe that was encouraging one lady to take one step closer in returning to a faith of her youth. Is that what Tony meant by evangelism yesterday? I think maybe it might.....

Pat's Thought for the Day:
Telling someone about Jesus is often harder for us to contemplate than actually DO. Somehow, once you do it, it doesn't seem half as scary....