Here comes the Summer Sun!

 Hello lovely people. 

It looks like summer may finally arrived here over the June bank holiday. As I type we are stuck in a huge traffic jam while on our way home from visiting family. We are so grateful that, even socially distanced, we are able to be friends and family when we can. The nice warm weather is making it easier to do this safely. 

I have come to the end of my first year of bible college. It’s been a tough year that I didn’t think I’d get through if I’m honest. In March I was so depressed and stressed that I felt I couldn’t cope with not just college but life in general. I feel like I’m over that hump now but it has been a huge learning curve for me and I will try never to get like that again. I’ve always been predisposed to depression but have noticed the triggers before. Unfortunately I didn’t recognise the signs until it was all consuming this time. I felt like the worst person in the world with no self esteem or energy to achieve anything. Even having a bath seemed like too much. Thankfully I have a wonderful family, husband, college and leadership team that held my hand and walked me through it. Propped up by God I took one faltering step at a time and took each day as it came. Thankfully I’m not out the other side and though I still have tough days I feel like I’m over the peak. 

Although I am finished with lectures at college this year I still have 6 essays to write and submit. I’m taking my time, spacing them out and remembering to be kind to myself and those around me. Please continue to pray for me as I continue this journey to be a Baptist Minister and serve God to the best of my ability. 

  Jesus is and continues to be my greatest comfort and I am so grateful I am his!  

Until next time I wish you every blessing in your life. 

The Singing Rev xxx