It was the Olympics last week but I thought there were three main things that week that I could class in the Bronze, Silver and Gold categories.
I’ll go in reverse order:
BRONZE
Well, Andrew’s soccer team were effectively playing for Bronze. They came 4th in their soccer league, losing their semi-final. The soccer dinner was on Saturday night and Andrew & I went to a crowded Italian restaurant to celebrate the season with the team. Thankfully, it all went well and the guys were great. Most of the team aren’t Christians, even though they play in the Christian soccer league.
Well, Andrew’s soccer team were effectively playing for Bronze. They came 4th in their soccer league, losing their semi-final. The soccer dinner was on Saturday night and Andrew & I went to a crowded Italian restaurant to celebrate the season with the team. Thankfully, it all went well and the guys were great. Most of the team aren’t Christians, even though they play in the Christian soccer league.
SILVER
I was reminded of a concept in the Bible in the past week – being refined by fire and the dross coming out. It made me think of silver! Zac was laid low all week with gastro and it showed all over his face. We probably watched more of the Olympics because of it as he couldn’t think much nor did he have the energy to do much. These times of trial can test the character and God can use it to refine us. Not sure he liked me saying that too much when he was sick so after a couple of times, I left him with that thought…
I was reminded of a concept in the Bible in the past week – being refined by fire and the dross coming out. It made me think of silver! Zac was laid low all week with gastro and it showed all over his face. We probably watched more of the Olympics because of it as he couldn’t think much nor did he have the energy to do much. These times of trial can test the character and God can use it to refine us. Not sure he liked me saying that too much when he was sick so after a couple of times, I left him with that thought…
GOLD
The gold winning performance of the week has to go to my friend, Terry den Dulk. He and Liz have come out from London with the kids for a holiday. Being the incredible opera singer that he is, his Canberra counterparts couldn’t let the opportunity pass, so he sang in a concert on Friday night. Those privileged to be there enjoyed a selection from Mozart, Verdi, Bach, Pirates of Penzance, Phantom of the Opera, Gorky and Bess and more! He sang some solos but most of the performance was with a soprano singer. Our dear family friends, the Semples, were in town as well so Brian accompanied me to the opera.
The gold winning performance of the week has to go to my friend, Terry den Dulk. He and Liz have come out from London with the kids for a holiday. Being the incredible opera singer that he is, his Canberra counterparts couldn’t let the opportunity pass, so he sang in a concert on Friday night. Those privileged to be there enjoyed a selection from Mozart, Verdi, Bach, Pirates of Penzance, Phantom of the Opera, Gorky and Bess and more! He sang some solos but most of the performance was with a soprano singer. Our dear family friends, the Semples, were in town as well so Brian accompanied me to the opera.
Gold was also the colour of the dress I wore. My son, Stephen, looked a bit shocked when I first came out all dressed up, saying, "Mummy! I’ve never seen you like this before!" I did take it as a compliment and added that I probably hadn’t been as dressed up since my wedding day so it was no wonder he hadn’t seen me like this before!
With Liz.
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