We had a splendid time in Keswick, three hours west of Cambridge, surrounded by gorgeous trees and an elegantly frozen lake. Our cars arrived at different times Friday night, but soon we were gathered next to the fire putting forward our concerns for prayer, and then it was to bed, although the boys’ cabin stayed up a little later to chat. The next day we prayed, worshipped, read Scripture, and, of course, played an excessive amount of Monopoly. Despite the rain, the intrepid Aussie, Andrew, led us out to amble about on the ice and grass patches, and Jeff continued the trek to the Keswick camp grounds; with soaking shoes we returned for dinner. There was a group of high schoolers at the retreat centre, and with them we watched the film Amazing Grace. On Sunday we shared and prayed, and one car left early while the other played Set until lunch.

It was peaceful and prayerful, and we were all able to rest and return in good health.

Thank God!