It's official - the Rector@6 has been in post one whole year! On March 7th last year - the rectory was full of family who were with us for the
collation, induction and installation of my husband to this benefice. I remember the night well, as the Rector@6 had gone ahead and I had to drive my car, full of family, to the church. It was such a foggy night and I couldn't see more than a few metres in front of me as I crawled along the unfamiliar country road. Now I know every bend, narrow spot and pothole on that journey - having had to race back to the rectory, on more than one occasion, when the Rector@6 has found that he has forgotten his sermon or keys!
We marked the anniversay by escaping from the benefice and going to find the sea. It was warm enough to sit outside and have fish and chips, overlooking the empty beach. What contrasting weather to the last few weeks and what a contrast to the rural benefice. Now that our Devon house is let, we will have time to get out and explore the contrasting landscapes of Dorset and we are really looking forward to that.
Here is just a taster of what we have to explore....
What beautiful scenes. Is that a cobblestone road through the town? It makes me want to visit, though I know I never shall. Thank you so much for the views. Congratulations on your 1st anniversary. May this next year be a good one for you both, and your struggles be few.
ReplyDeleteHello, Thank you and yes - those are cobblestones on Gold Hill in Shaftsbury - used in a well known Hovis (bread) advert many years ago.
DeleteWhat beautiful photos of your celebration. Congratulations to you and the rector. Wishing you many blessings in the second year, including more times like this one for just the two of you.
ReplyDeleteHello - many thanks for you kind wishes ...and here's to more times!
DeleteWhat a variety of scenery you are able to enjoy. Wishing you and the rector a settled second year.
ReplyDeleteMnay thanks for being with us on our journey!
DeleteI add my congratulations. And what a beautiful place you have to explore!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI feel very privileged, our daughter has settled in Dorset so we visit her and are able to explore this beautiful county.
ReplyDeleteOh you must come and explore!
DeleteGosh, what wonderful landscapes. Dorset is a county I don't know at all, so I envy you your future explorations. What a good idea to mark the first anniversary with a trip to the seaside. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou must come to Dorset - it makes reading Thomas Hardy's novels really interesting!
DeleteCongratulations to the Rector, and you, for surviving your first year in the benefice! It may, I think, be more interesting and hectic in year two. But I hope it is more relaxing.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
Many many thanks!
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