This is what I will be sharing on Saturday at the SIM World Day.

Home at last – but where is home ?

Where will I lay my head tonight ?

I know that God is on His throne,

But why do I feel that this part is such a fight ?

They've given me a whole 2 minutes to talk ;

to explain 2, 3 or 4 years of intense activity ;

to say in what ways God has accompanied this walk ;

(I hope I've done adequate photography.)

Children, do you remember this person … ?

Lord, have I prepared them well enough ?

What's the best school and how much will it cost ?

I have to trust the kids are made of sterner stuff.

What on earth is the Aussie word for …. ?

My goodness, they're all using these things now !

I've forgotten where you buy pencil sharpeners.

Do I look dowdy in this ? I feel like an old German Frau.

Now I've been to the office and I've seen the Treasurer,

The SMD and the LT and personnel ;

I filled in all the forms and checked I have the measure

of all the paperwork, admin and other torture from hell.

Folks, it's been such an exciting journey,

I hope you'll partner with us for the next three.

Look at all those photos on their missions board

I'm NOT in competition : God has called them, AND He has called me.

I am sooo happy to see this person again,

Grateful for the ease of our relationship.

But I cry as I leave, inspite of the promise of Heaven,

Mourning the potential of that special friendship.

The time is up ; it's the journey back.

The support's at a 100 and the commissioning's done.

Vaccinations, health checks, visas and all's packed.

Goodbyes at the airport – the next adventure is come.

Home at last – but where is home ?

('In my Father's house are many rooms' Jn 14:2)

Where will I lay my head tonight ?

('The Son of Man has no place to lay His head' Mt 8:20)

I know that God is on His throne,

('Your throne, O Lord, will last for ever and ever' Ps 45:6)

But why do I feel that this part is such a fight ?

('Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.' 1 Tim 6:12)

Hi everybody !

Sorry about the long silence.

I arrived in Melbourne Airport last Friday and my uncle was picking me up. Suddenly he said "It's Friday and it's Melbourne!" I looked at him sideways wondering why he had said that and he replied - "Well, you have moved around so much, I thought you needed help remembering where you are and what day it is!"

Bless him ! he's right. In the last 3 months I've been to England, London, Paris, Lamastre (our home), Brisbane and Maleny (where my parents live), Sydney (SIM Home Office and my sister), Melbourne, now Hamilton (my home church) and Warrnambool in the Western District of Victoria. All this alone or in the company of various members of my family

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Yes, folks ! this is Home Assignment where missionaries try and contact as many of the partners in their work as possible and even have the privilege of meeting new people and introducing their ministry to these people.

I'm particularly busy because my time in Australia is limited to 2 months. It's very hard to make new contacts and start new relationships in that time, so I rely heavily on my family and friends here to help me, as well as the SIM home staff. But it's stimulating and can be encouraging. It makes me realize how passionate I am about what I'm doing in France and why we keep plodding on (with Pascal, my husband, in his 2 pastoral roles). We just love the French people and have such a heart to share the riches of our faith in God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.

Praying for :

* that all the technical stuff works!

* that I can meet new people who would become partners in this ministry

* that our French churches grow in spiritual maturity, reaching out to their community and sharing the Gospel in the most appropriate ways. We are particularly praying for 14 new people in our Lamastre church.

* for my husband and 3 teens as they go on without me, especially for the first week of September which is the start of the new school year.

Sorry for the long silence, but I've been on the road - quite widely travelled this time!

In the first half of July, my daughter and I went to England to catch up with friends, but especially to see my parents singing in their excellent amateur choir as part of a European tour and competition in an Eisteddford. We also did lots of tourism in a spic and span London (after the Queen's Jubilee and before the Olympic Games).

Then my husband and our boys joined us in Paris, again to hear the choir, and to show them this legendary city. We were privileged to be there for 14th July celebrations as well.

Return to our home for 2 weeks well-earned rest for my parents, and preparation for my departure to Australia with them. I have 2 whole months away for home assignment.

I miss my family, but have been able to spend 3 weeks with my parents in Queensland. Will soon head for Sydney (19/8-24/8). My time will mainly be spent in Victoria 24/8-30/9). You can contact me via this blog if you want details and to catch up with me in person.

Have you heard about the Victorian SIM World Day ? Follow this link for more information. A vital day for information on missions as a supporter or a potential candidate. Follow this link : http://www.sim.org.au/news/n/put-this-date-in-your-diary-8-september-2012-120807/nc/General_News/pg/1

The following article will give you an idea of the background to my ministry in France.: http://www.religiontoday.com/blog/what-nobody-is-saying-about-france.html