After my surgery in early May I had to wear that large brace on my arm for 10 weeks 24/7 and then overnight for an additional 2 weeks. I've struggled most with my energy levels, but since it's been summer, thankfully this hasn't affected my work too much. I have also been seeing a physio twice a week for the past 6 weeks. My arm is now starting to look reasonably normal, and whilst it's still not completely pain free, it is definitely a lot better than it was. I am incredibly grateful to all the medical professionals who have been helping me over the past 9 months!
Despite the additional difficulties I've been facing, God has not stopped working here. Summer was a great time to build friendships and relationships with people. It was also a chance to explore some new parts of Slovenia I had never been to before. The picture is from Velika Planina, a beautiful shepherd's village in the mountains nearby.
Another joy of the summer was leading a small team to help with a Holiday Bible Club in Suffolk in the UK. This is the third time a team of us has gone, and it was a real joy and encouragement to rebuild relationships with the people there. For me it was a chance to remember how to work with 4 year olds - a little bit different to my normal work with teenagers. It was also great to see the Slovenes getting involved and helping out. There had been a few nerves on the journey there, but God answered our prayers and by the end of it, they didn't want to leave.
We're now starting what will sadly be the last year of our youth group. Three of the five teenagers will be graduating high school and so as it stands we don't have the numbers to continue. Please pray for me as I lead and make plans for the future. Please especially be praying for these young people as we study God's word together, that they would be growing in theit knowledge and faith, and that God would be glorified here in Slovenia.
