not so silent

  As Erin and I walked through the park the other day, we both agreed it was an interesting time to be back in Birmingham. There is a lot of water, and therefore mud, in the boggy park, and the dead leaves crushed on the floor remind us that winter is behind us. We reflected that it is a good time to be home, because spring is about new things, with roots going deeper and colour emerging. We both felt our season with Mercy Air had come to a close and it was time to move back to Birmingham, to be close to children, grandchildren, wider family and friends.   All of whom we missed much more than we thought we would. We are living in Moseley, Birmingham, and making contact with family and friends again (as much as restrictions allow). We have no idea what happens next, but as a friend reminded me the other day, ‘God will provide’. During the transition from South Africa to Birmingham we have experienced so much of God’s providence, and the generosity and care of his people. We are li