This page has been my go-to place for all types of news, and thus it is here I come to share some amazing news.  8 years ago today, right now, in fact, I was in an ambulance on my way to the hospital, as I had just been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (for the first time).  This started the most terrifying of journeys, one where I almost lost my life, but due to the amazing love of God and the wonders of our NHS, the kindness of a stranger donating his marrow, my family and friends here I am today, receiving the best news I could have ever asked for (and before you ask, no I have not been told I am cured), rather I have been told that I can proceed to ordination – I can become a minister.  This, like my journey with cancer, I could not have done alone, but rather you have walked with me all the way, supporting, encouraging and just telling me to suck it up when necessary ;o) For that I thank you.  But for all the joy and happiness I feel there is a little bit of darkness today.  For this has been a hard journey, one where I said goodbye to Dad, Fiona, my uncle, and some good friends.  One where there is now silence rather than noise.  One where I no longer hear the voices of Fiona or Dad making fun of me for this, laughing at my joy, but also being so proud.  So, while today goes down in my books as the best day in my life, it also goes down as one of the hardest too.  But in saying all of that, I know that I can count on you, my friends, to fill the quiet space, the empty void.  So, thank you once again for being here and I ask you to continue journeying with me as I answer God’s call for the next part of my life, wherever he is taking me. Love you more than you will ever know. xxx