From our guest blogger, MoZiLLa…

Hello everyone – in a few minutes I am leaving with Charles who is kindly driving me out to Stanley for the Walk to Emmaus Retreat. Tess is already there as one of the table facilitators and from yours truly not only she but another friend (one of the gals who went to Shenzhen with us) have now got the throat, ears, nose and cough plague…. surely it was not moi who ‘shared’ it with them! Even now I still daily get an on and off sore throat, cough and plugged ears. Sturdy little bug this.  (Painting at Left: Journey to Emmaus, artist unknown.)

For those who may not be familiar – the Walk to Emmaus gets its name from the time when Jesus met a few of His followers (after His resurrection). They were walking along utterly despondent that their Lord had been killed, this ‘stranger’ joined them as the proceeded down the road to Emmaus and they all chatted and talked about this Jesus who had been killed. It was only after Jesus had departed from them that they suddenly realized that this ‘stranger’ who had joined them was actually Jesus. Hence, the heavy meaning to the words The Walk to Emmaus intimating that we too can meet with Jesus as we travel along the road (of life).

I still have no idea what to expect but am quite certain it will be just what I need and will be a gift from Him and all these dedicated individuals who have prepared for this weekend for months and months with prayer, prayer meetings, planning, etc. etc. We are staying in, and the Retreat takes place in, a Catholic monastery and is totally ecumenical – rich indeed.

Blake is here!!! He arrived last night and it is sooooooo great to have him with us. The children are thrilled to have Grandad Blake here and he is busy answering endless questions, helping with Dora books, applying stickers, playing on the playground, etc. etc. etc. He just beams. So it is going to be a bit of a hiatus from this little writer but I look forward to being in touch post the Walk.

Blessings,

M

xox