My days in Belfast are rapidly drawing to a close. Clearing out feels like it is the order of the day and I would like it to be done so I could enjoy my last couple days!! At this moment an unlikely prospect. I have yet to pack for going away but much is already sorted. I have had a very busy but also fun and fulfilling last four weeks. One week with 11-14s followed by two weeks with (75+) 6-11 year olds and then last week with the youth in Joel's Place. I had a really good week and enjoyed getting to hang out so much with the young people during my last week of work!

Many goodbyes. A few tears. Lots of kind words - treasured and unexpected. Blessings from close and unanticipated sources. Happiness and smiles tinged with endings and the unknown. Chapters merging.