Some of you know that Cape Cod is a favourite place for Kevin and me – we only discovered this common delight the last time we were in the US together. Years ago we had both read the book written by Catherine Marshall about the life and ministry of her husband, Peter.
The book entitled “A Man Called Peter” was made into a movie of the same name after his death. This book had quite an impact on us when we were teenagers and it was in that book that we first heard of Cape Cod and it was the place the Marshall's spent their vacation. To me Cape Cod always sounded a very beautiful place and it still is. To have had the privilege of staying there, now on two occasions, is pretty special.
This past week we have all stayed in very nicely appointed units set in a lush garden setting right on the edge of the waters of the Atlantic ocean. Couldn't be better! The pace of life is leisurely, and many of the adults just gathered together to wile the hours away yarning and discussing and sharing life, in chairs under the trees, drinking coffee, as we surveyed the scenery of the garden, the kids playing on the beach, and then gazing out to the horizon – all very relaxing and it has certainly blown the cobwebs away. These units were supposedly built by German Prisoners of war back in the 1940's and were places for the rich and famous to stay. There are still the rich and famous in the neighbourhood – namely the Kennedy's.
There was a really 'laid-back' feel amongst the 50 plus people who holidayed together. The kids played on the sand and in the water, adults sat and talked looking out across the water refleeting on their life experience and God's goodness. They peppered Kevin with questions which he enjoyed!
To show how responsive and on time the folk at Cape Cod were. It was arranged to take a group photo at 10.00am. through till 10.17am!
2 comments:
Great to see your face last night and wish you a happy birthday and to hear about your days in Ireland. No doubt you have heard of the bomb threats to London and Glasgow. We're interested as to where you go to from here i.e. once you leave Ireland.
Love to you both
Mike and Sheila
We're away . . .
Mike and I leave tomorrow at 8.30a.m. for Tas. We decided to go over for Sephen's 50th., and at the same time sneak an extra day. We'll be staying with friends we haven't seen for ages/15 years; a family I've known for approx. 30 yrs. We come back on Sunday evening. We're going from cold and rain to more cold and rain. . . that's the down side.
Rebecca flies out too, about an hour after us, to Sydney. She'll be staying in a Motel with a friend, and then on to Hervey Bay on Sunday. She and Ben meet in Brisbane on Sunday arvo, and then on together. They come back Saturday next week.
I did want to send you a photo but not sure how unless I send an email. This morning I was rather chuffed and delighted to see:
Jonas and Tilly in the cage, Spot on a mat in front, Trixie on her bed beside. When J&T come in, Spot wants to. If they go out to play, she wants to. They're getting on pretty well, although Spot doesn't like their singing. Which they did for Laura - she's 19 tomorrow. It's thick and fast here at this time of the year.
Hannah begins work placement next week at Cottage on Piper. Hopefully it will be a good experience. I think she's looking forward to it.
All for now I think.
Love to you both
the Chapmans
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