Thursday 21st July 2006

Well, this is a first for me!

Never submitted a blog before, but I would like to welcome you on what I trust will be an interesting journey.

I am a life long member of the Guernsey club.
What a wonderful place to live.

The longer I live on this emerald isle the more I appreciate its beauty. They say that familiarity breeds contempt but I am finding a deepening love for the quality of life that is ours here.

There are not many places in the world that you can: -

• step out of your office and within two minutes be on a beach swimming in your lunch hour!
• never be in a traffic jam in the rush hour for longer than 15 minutes.
• commute to work and never be further than 7 miles from home.
• have most of your family only minutes away.
• have stunning scenery, wildflowers, and wonderful wildlife within easy reach.
• have the choice of many beaches all with their individual character and beauty.

The list could be endless, and yet the sobering thought is that in the midst of such beauty and tranquility lay deep needs in people who are hurting.

In spite of full employment, and a very high standard of living, we have one of the highest divorce and suicide rates anywhere in Europe.

This teaches me to be constantly grateful for what I have, and also to be constantly aware of the needs of others around me. To do whatever is in my power to do, in extending the hand of fellowship and friendship to whoever is placed in my path.