It's come to our final farewells to Barnstaple and all the amazing people and places there, as I report back from my home bed.
The last few weeks of our time there hold such great memorires and majority great, fun times. I say majority due to a few times being ill myself, but am fortunate that they have passed. Easter weekend was so lovely to spend at Lee Abbey with James and my family. Higlights were a 5.30am service on top of a freezing hill cooking fish and bread on Easter morning and hearing about the final part to the Easter story, along with beautiful walks, the enclosed beach and Easter chocolate fun.
After a lovely relaxing time we headed back to our host homes and began the week ahead with our heads in gear, focusing on holiday club which started on the Thursday until the Saturday. The theme to the club was the armour of God and so our 'run up' days included preparing songs, crafts, games, talks and all sorts for the children to make it a really special time for them whilst at the club. As Thursday crept up on us we had completed all our preparation and went for some rest before the crazy days started. Being a team leader of the younger children there was a big responsibility in getting the kids settled and feeling that they were safe. Thursday was such a succesful day and the children really seemed to enjoy themselves. Unfortunately for me, some of my children said they werent feeling well which later resulted in me being ill and having to miss Friday and Saturday. It was so saddening to be at home recovering but the show must go on and I loved hearing all the stories that had happened from James and my host faimly when they arrived back home.
Sunday was such a lovely yet sad day saying bye to the church and all the great friends we've made in Barnstaple, we will so miss them and will continue to think of them and pray for them, keep in touch!
Now for a quick 9 days at home with family and friends, eating as much English food as we can, wearing as many jumpers as we can and enjoying our home comforts before the big adventure starts next Thursday.. Bring on India.
Love, Hannah
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