Day Trip through the Countryside

Today, Paul and I went for a bus ride on a double-decker through the beautiful countryside of Sussex and Kent. The narrow roads we traveled in this huge bus was an adventure. Our front window seats on the top level of the bus was an exciting vantage point for our journey.


We spent the entire day walking through the streets of the ancient villages. We bought a few things. We browsed through old used book shops. We spent a few hours sitting on city benches and in a pub talking about the work of the Lord and how it all relates to our personal lives. We ventured into some deep, deep conversation. Sharing one's heart with a trusted friend can do wonders and Paul and I both enjoyed our time together.

As we began our hour long journey back to Brighton, the bus broke down. Another bus had to be dispatched and we found ourselves late for our promised Mexican meal with Shannon and Nancy. We were only about 30 minutes late and arrived at the restaurant at 7:30.


Shannon is my daughter, Anna Beth's, dear friend. They worked together for several years at Camp Wabanna. It was on one of Paul's trips with me to Wabanna that he was introduced to Shannon. After leaving the camp, Shannon applied to be one of the year workers with OFF THE FENCE.

Nancy is from Argentina and is also one of the year workers. Shannon and Nancy both live in the Safe House and are involved with the Women at Risk project, the Schools work and the outreach to the homeless with Operation Anti-Freeze. They are both godly young women who have a heart for ministry. It was a joy to buy them their first Mexican meal in England.