General thoughts on today
The weather continues to be very windy—I’m genuinely amazed none of the recycling bins disappeared! Although, I did have to rescue the garden waste bin in Newport, which had blown over.
Morning After the Night Before
The day started with a walk into town to pick up my car. I’d parked in Corelli Street last night to avoid getting soaked in the downpour. The brisk walk was a good way to clear the hangover, though the wind made it quite a challenge. After that, I picked up some lunch and had a lazy day before heading over to Mum and Dad’s to put up a curtain rail. Steph and Isaac stayed in West Wales due to the winds and multiple road closures.
- Mum’s back was acting up after all the walking and shopping yesterday.
- Dad’s mobility seemed much better today, which was a relief. It was nice to catch up over a cuppa and watch a fascinating show about a First World War tank crew—I wish I could remember the name of it. Unfortunately, my curtain rail plan was thwarted because none of the drills were charged, so that’ll have to wait until my next visit.
- 🔼 Parents’ curtain rail. ✅ 2024-12-24
Evening and Drive Back
After picking up some dinner (and resisting the urge to get a takeaway—go me!), I decided to drive back West. There wasn’t much else to do in the Newport house. The drive home was mostly fine, though the M4 was closed in two places (Porthcawl and Port Talbot), and a few stretches were still pretty blustery.
Family and Reflection
Steph and I had a good long chat when I got back. We worked through a few things, and I’m hopeful things will improve. Fingers crossed.
Faith
Today, I reflected on how little I’ve been praying recently. I feel a renewed determination to talk more with Him and get back into better habits. With everything going on, I’ve been leaning too much on my own strength rather than reaching out for His support.
I’m grateful for:
- Time with my parents
- Space for reflection
- My loving family, who give me the grace to talk through where I am
Exercise
Lots of walking…mainly to get the car.
TV
Food
Calories eaten:: 2276 Calories burner:: 3289
Tags
ReflectionsFamilyFaithWindyWeatherRelationshipsGratitude
Themes
Daily Notes, Connection, Self-Reliance vs Faith, Weathering Challenges