It’s an early post tonight as I anticipate going to bed soon. I’m much recovered now after being ill last night I suspect from lack of food. Today I wanted some more food so I sacrificed my daily wash. I’ve just had the most beautiful bowl of vegetable soup and the leftovers from another plate. Heaven, but I suspect hunger will set in again soon. Well, the recycle bag for clothes yielded an oversize shirt bought in the 8Os, and a t shirt with a logo on it which I had to cover. They were however clean and tomorrow I’d like (well it’s a need) some clean socks, necessitating another dig in the recycle bag. I could end up in Spiderman socks and underpants (I’m female!). My walk today was again pleasant but along the way I passed a standpipe into a building site which was leaking water which could have washed me and given me a much needed drink. People at the meeting I was at didn’t bat an eyelid at my attire, nor did a gentleman I didn’t know object to me using his tea bag to get a cup of tea. Tomorrow I NEED a wash so I have persuaded a loved one to have a bath (we usually shower to save water) and I’ll use it afterward. I’m so excited!!!!
Word about what I’m doing is gathering pace and I was given a scone today from someone I wouldn’t have expected. Well, that’s not true really, it just took me by surprise.(That scone with it’s juicy looking cherries will be for tomorrow morning). I’m getting words of encouragement, some have said they don’t know what to do and others offered help when I was ill and I’ve been offered money. Some are concerned and I’ve even had a hug. In fact there is the whole range of emotions here, all of which would happen in an ideal world when someone is in need. We all play our part, but making sure each need is covered. A friend put it very well for me, for me this week is also ‘active prayer’ against what is happening in Maridi, Sudan.
“Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” Matt 14:29-31