working and weird dreams

This week I started working at the chocolate theatre company. A pastry chef, who has won many many awards has opened up his life long dream of a chocolate coffee shop. We bake a variety of about 30 different cakes and treats. We also sell a list of about 15 different hot chocolates all made from real chocolate buttons! Our food is just a wide variety of friendly sandwiches, but all in all it is a very popular little place. I am a part time manager there, even though the staff have all been there for years and they manage me,  I have the privilege of overseeing the day. It has been quite a adjustment to stand on my feet for 9 hours again, but luckily we are so busy, I almost don't feel it. This little baby in my tummy is most definitely going to be a healthy active one, seeing that I haven't given the poor thing a moment of just being, I am up and about, which I am very grateful for.

Great news is that we have managed to change our scan date to this Friday!!!! I am so happy, finally I am actually going to see the little Granie! Sometimes I feel like I am just bluffing...except for when I look at my weight gain, then I just pray that it is because of the little one;)

Wonderful news arrived here yesterday, one of our very close friends received their little package of love 2 weeks early! Congrats Dupie and Sanri, can't wait to see her!

Now, I have been dreaming some weirdo things this week, not to sure what to make of it. Wondering if it is a pregnancy thing?

Otherwise, we had a very awesome time at church on Sunday. Greg is growing through the Holy spirit and his hunger for God and for Gods touch to go our into Slough is contagious and our congregation is exploding with stepping out in faith in their daily walk. Just this Monday in one of our connect groups (sel groep) 3 people received the revelation of Christ and is now pursuing Him. There are so many testimonies of people being prayed for but we are still waiting to hear that the prayers actually manifested. At least we are all starting to step out. I must confess, I am one of those watching from the side line at the moment, but I am trusting that this too will change. God will use what we are willing to offer. We are very inspired by God and our love for Him is growing daily.

Well everyone, have a wonderful week. We love you and miss you all.

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Charl said…
Hey,
We are so amazed how well you guys are doing. We are rejoicing with you in your blessings! Hopefully catch up on Sunday?

Love
Chapmans
19 June 2010 at 21:04
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