So it's plan D

Plan A was Monday to Friday at the UFM FamConf. Plan A was foiled by the clutch cable.

Plan B was to hire a car and scuttle on down to the conference Tuesday to Friday. However I need to be here Wed and Fri to sort out the repair.

Plan C was to hire a car to go down to FamConf on Thursday. However we'd need to be able to pick up and return the car within walking distance etc...

Plan D emerged at the prayer meeting. Our old friend Rhys will take us to FamConf and spend the day there too.

Another part of the plan emerged, too. Instead of driving down to the mechanic's without a clutch we'll tow the car down. It'll be easier on certain junctions !

So the kids are happy about getting to FamConf, we can do our powerpoint and have our interview, Rhys will have a good day, too and I am a lot less stressed out !

Comments

pippinsmum said…
Glad that God has made the way clear to you
1:46 pm
Alan said…
Yes. So far.
I find that sometimes the road twists and turns as you put your foot on it... Makes life interesting and joyful.
2:54 pm
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