Weekend

Sean came early so we could go to Holy Mass together and Fr Nesbitt's homily on the Lord's Prayer was brilliant. I have known the Lord's Prayer since I was knee high to a grasshopper but he brought out some things that had never entered my head. It was such a blessing.

I was feeling quite unwell and although I went to bed early, I didn't sleep, so of course today hasn't been great either. Kate went for a driving lesson and Nigel, Sean, Wendy and I went to the Leas Club for a light lunch. Walking on the Leas, we were happy to see that the old bandstand was being used by a band playing music. I have lived here for 10 years and that is the first time I have known a band play there. It was unsafe and derelict for years but a local newspaper started a campaign to get it restored. I saw work in progress for what seemed like ages but I didn't know it was finished.

Two of my friends were sad last week. Ellie because she had found her partner who she loved very much being unfaithful yet again. She is heartbroken. And Kinzy whose close friend Pat succumbed to breast cancer and was buried on Friday. I am sad to know how upset and grief-stricken these dear friends are. I wish I could make it all better for them, and am sorry I can't. My Mum's friend, Auntie Essie, is back in hospital again and she is in her 80s and her health has been deteriorating quite quickly. May the Lord comfort all these people in their different sufferings.

The restored Leas Bandstand in use again.