I have been having good down time this week. It is nice not to have to prepare a sermon and an
order of service for this Sunday. I am taking next Monday and Tuesday off as well. Although I en-
joy the time of rest, I am looking forward to getting back to pastoral ministry at St Fergus Parish Church. I've been able to catch up on things the last few days that I haven't had time to do before
now. There are certain tasks I do at the beginning of each new month and the end of each month.
Plus I still hadn't set myself up for 2013. It takes a lot of time to do the tasks, and with spending
the New Year with some dear friends, conducting two funerals, and attending a conference, I just
did not have the time; now I do.
One thing I wanted to get done during this time off was to have my right eye looked at. I first saw
the problem last year when I was home in the USA. I saw a doctor and received treatment for an
infection. In the autumn I again started having problems with my eye. In October I went to see a
doctor about my eye. Fortunately she consulted with another doctor who knew more about eyes.
He referred me to an eye specialist in Aberdeen. After twelve weeks I still hadn't heard anything
about an appointment. So, I made another appointment to followup on the October one.
Today was my appointment at the local health clinic. The doctor I saw was, I think, a Pakistani
medical doctor. She was very good. I explained my problem, she read previous reports, and then
she made appointment for me to see an eye specialist that very day in Aberdeen (about an hour
away). She was very concerned about the state of my eye. I was very grateful for the way she
dealt with my issue. I am very concerned about my eye and am relieved that something is being
done.
I asked a good friend of mine, an elder at St Fergus Parish Church, to take me in. We had a good
chat about things as we drove into Aberdeen. I saw an eye specialist after hours and received
great care. I think that he is also a Pakistani. He is concerned about my eye and wants me to see
his colleague tomorrow morning. So, things are happening. I am putting this all in God's hand. As always, I covet your prayers on my behalf.
Blessings to you and yours,
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