Snow flurries.Sometimes Spring seems to be blowing in early to the hill. Snowdrops are flourishing, the gorse is flowering bright gold and the sun shines forth. Other times winter returns with gales and snow flurries.
The winds removed a couple of panels from the conservatory; the abbot visited the A&E department briefly after slicing open his finger; good friends Michael and David paid the required attention to the sewerage which needed tweaking; and the stream of generous supporters are helping Sebastian in the kitchen in ways that certainly uplift and nourish the heart as well as the body.
The community continues on it's three month Retreat as it moves into February. Whatever the weather, the walking meditation paths are being well trod.
