It’s been a special weekend.

I have spent quality time with each member of my family (even my beautiful wife!) and I have been struck by how the children have rapidly grown.

Beth had a friend round on Saturday and it was a pleasure to see them being ‘young women’ and enjoying themselves.

I went to watch Bolt with Joe which was fun.

We had good friends over last night and demolished a few bottles of red wine, had great food and a good laugh.

This evening I am proud dad after listening to Tom give his first preach at the youth service tonight at St Mark’s. He spoke about love. His delivery was excellent, good humour, good speed, very audible and very listenable to – I was dead impressed!

It’s a really great feeling to see your children making themselves available to God, just can’t describe it! It’s amazing!