Afghan Rebel Chief??

Jenny Thornton accompanied us to run a programme for the children during the Serve Retreat. It went down very well indeed. She will forever be known to the kids as 'Sausage' her nickname given her by the kids.

Here she is getting into the Afghan mood in the thin sunshine of Kabul. The heat of the summer is still a bit of a dream.

The Hammock is a favourite

Chris Richard and Zara in the hammock in the garden in Kabul. Life sometimes seems very normal. and at other times it is crazy.

Granny Elsie to Afghanistan

We have just had, or should I say are having, the most wonderful time with the Grandchildren. Elsie and I went over to Afghanistan to be with the SERVE team for the Board Meeting, and of course to see the grandchildren and Chris and Esther of course. We have had a wonderful time reconnecting and getting to know afresh these little creatures.

Granny Elsie is a particular favourite and has been able to stay on in Kabul for almost an extra month. Here she is with Richard

In the middle of our time there we went over to Tajikistan to spend time with the serve team at their retreat. Elsie was one of the speakers and was a great blessing. We feel very humbled mixing with these folk who are really in a tough situation and yet remain cheerful and thankful in the midst of difficulty