At home with Sarah (& Max)
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Sarah & Max |
1. Introduce yourself
Hi I'm Sarah Bidmead, I live in sunny Stratford Upon Avon near the town
and river.
2. What impact has
the current lockdown had on you?
I was set up to work from home as soon as the lockdown started, being
asthmatic. I am quite used to working from home and I do enjoy it, aside from
the stresses with IT/technology and internet that does happen!
3. What does your ‘normal day’ now look like?
I am up early in the week, as normal to walk
my border collie, Max. I am fortunate to live near the Greenway, race course,
river and fields. I like to pray whilst out walking and first thing is always a
positive start to the day, so its leg wrap on for me and off we go. I always
see a few friendly faces and some dog walking friends from a distance so that
is now more than ever a real joy and blessing. Back home for breakfast and then work for the Life division at the NFU Mutual. I'm on the phone all day, so it's busy, which is good and even more so than
normal. Lunchtime is a quick walk around the
block and then food, which now normally means eating in the garden, which is the bonus of being at home! After work, evening walkies and eating its quite late, so a quick catch up with family and/or friends, Bible study
and Zzzzzzs.
4. Tell us one encouragement you’ve experienced whilst in
lockdown?
I can think of a few
encouragements during lockdown.. One of them being talking and sharing
with neighbours more, from a distance of course. I have more time to rest my leg and with not
rushing around this does help. I'm loving reading more, bliss, especially in the garden. I do love having UCB radio on for the praise
songs and teachings.
5. Any funny moments you are willing to share?
Funny moments...Ummm not sure how funny it is but I am
finding it quite liberating not washing my hair so much! I normally swim
regularly which I love and being weight bearing it really helps my leg so that's
when I wash my hair. Now it's normally only before housegroup or a
Microsoft teams meeting!!!
6. Tell us one thing you are finding challenging.
Bandaging my leg on
my own for the first time was and is a big thing for me. I start off, then I
want to call Mum to come round and do the foot for me and Dad to help tighten
the bandages! (They normally do the bandaging for me every 2/3 weeks.) I
have had some prayer for this, thank you !! At least as I can't drive when it's
on and at the moment I don't have to drive anywhere, so that is good news!
7. What aspect of God’s character or work have you
been enjoying?
God's peace and calm
during stressful times with work/technology. I have learnt a lot.
8. Give us something we can pray for you.
I do keep putting the bandaging off, partly because it has
been so very hot and I have to keep it on for at least 2 days and 2 nights in
order for it to help. Prayer that this would become easier for me and that I do a
good/better job of it so it helps my leg, would be great. Thank you!!
Take care everyone look forward to seeing you all at some point in the future. Love Sarah
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Sarah & cake!! |
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