This is the first year I can remember having to put the heating on this early. It's frightening considering the fuel price hikes that we've already had and those that we can apparently expect by the end of the year.
Naturally my heart and prayers go out to those who are facing yet more floods, damage to their property and homes, and the major upheaval that all this causes. I wonder if those affected are offered counselling? Let's hope that the insurance companies honour their agreements this time too. I heard the story of an elderly lady whose home was flooded for something like the 14th time! She hadn't been able to sell her home earlier because of the property's past experience of flooding. Lord, break through that situation with your compassionate heart and redeem her life. Amen. There are so many prayers for people necessary when we're struck by such disasters as a nation, so please pray as and when you can. Even if you don't believe, I assure you God does :)
Also for your prayers would you please think of a man called Jamie. I met him outside the hospital yesterday when I went for an appointment. I used to see him and chat to him in the pub where he was very much a regular. I got to know him a bit better a couple of years ago, when we had quite a long chat and a drink together. However yesterday I realised that he'd had his right leg amputated below the knee (I'm clearly observant). He's still a fairly youngish man and to know that someone who is usually out and about and has his fingers in lots of different pies is now experiencing such a loss was a real shock. Coming to terms with this kind of event is very harrowing and hard work, and I hope and pray that he manages to get through without depression setting in. He deserves sympathy and compassion, but not pity, and I hope that those he used to know (including myself) will treat him with dignity as he learns to adapt to a markedly different life style.
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