Well, we are going through a rough time here at St. Joseph's, which is why I haven't made an entry for a few days. My computer having just died (!) we are now about to lose our Lay Reader and general Do-It-All. Lyle, who also has the only vehicle available to us, has been transferred to Corozal in the north of the country. He has been inspiration, guide and friend to me.

It's a real blessing that we celebrated Harvest Thanksgiving last Sunday. It was a standing room only crowd in a finely decorated church, and the sermon was based on Paul's injunction to the Philippians, "Have no anxiety about anything". So there!

Our performing of The Christmas Story may be in jeapordy - it will be a big challenge without Lyle and his vehicle. But maybe that challenge will encourage others to take a step forward to help fill the gap.

Aside from finding a nice gold tooth cap in my rice pudding, I continue in good health. Please add Rudolph (car accident) to your prayer lists.