It was so nice to have my Mum and my Nan come and see where we live, work and have fun! We took them to leysin on the Friday, the cloud was low and life in the valley looked a bit miserable, but as soon as you got above the clouds it was magnificent!!...
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| This was the cable car ride to the top |
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| The mountain peaks literally 'peaking' out from the blanket of clouds! |
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| BFFs |
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| time to reflect... |
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| Mum at the top of the world! |
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| We ate in the revolving restaurant...it turns slowly giving you a 360 degree view without you even having to get out of your seat! |
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| Just breathtaking! |
We also did some more exploring while they were here, soaking and relaxing at Les Bains de Lavey a hot water springs place, enjoying a church service and 'pot-luck' lunch together, going for coffee and wandering around the local village together, feasting at a restaurant* together, and on their final morning we went to a beautiful lakeside town for coffee and a crepe...
*(the restaurant mentioned above was the Skipper and has already had a mention on this blog...see one of the earlier blogs for more details!!)
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| My mum is a treasure, she is such a blessing and is so precious to me. She has set me such a good example to follow and has been so careful to give me that good example. She loves my dad fiercely which is one of the best things she has done as an example for me! I love you mum, there is so much more I could say and so many words I could share, there is just not enough time and I wouldn't do justice to the way you have brought so much joy to my life! |
It was a special time filled with precious memories, laughs and fun. It was a sad return to reality to watch them leave at the airport...the only thing we miss about England is the people we left behind. Friends and family we miss dearly are always topic of our conversation here and we think about you all a lot. I sincerely hope that we are part of your thoughts and prayers in our absence. As things here settle into a routine and daily life finds a 'norm' we need your prayers still. Please keep praying for us and our ministry here. Our marriage relationship and time together. The upcoming youth retreat and ongoing youth ministry. Also, this Sunday Mark is preaching, I know he would love you to pray that God uses him and speaks through him.
The rest of this week was spent looking after the Bottimore's house and their pitbull Tiger! It was interspersed with a trip to IKEA for those wardrobes we have been waiting for...so now the appartment is a tip and I have lots to do...but instead I thought of you guys and updated the blog! :D
With much love,
The Batemans
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PS, this week we wrote our quarterly newsletter, please let me know if you are interested in receiving one and I'll email it as an attachment to you!
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