Week One<\/a> of The Dock\u2019s existence, so it\u2019s been amazing (and quite emotional) to reflect back on all the changes, surprises and blessings over that time.\u00a0 So much to be thankful for.<\/p>\nToday, after breakfast, we\u2019re having a quiet day; we\u2019re being encouraged to \u2018unplug\u2019 (so the phone and laptop are being switched off as soon as I post this!) and spend the day fighting down the urge to be busy and productive – instead just to be still, reflective and give God space to speak.<\/p>\n
Something new (and quite challenging) for me – but I guess that\u2019s been the character of the story so far!<\/p>\n
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