I felt so distracted in Yeovil. I tried to spend quiet time with the Lord. But, my mind was filled with thoughts about where to sleep in London and how to travel between locations. It was quite frustrating. Being in a strange country all alone made me feel vulnerable, almost like how Joshua must have felt. Yet, the Lord reminded me:

 

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Verse 9.

 

As I stepped onto the coach back to London, I felt my doubts and fears fade. I sensed the Lord's presence with me. By the time I arrived in London, all my fear was gone, replaced by a boldness that came over me. Thank You Lord. Writing this now makes me wonder how we ever got around without mobile phones! I had so many calls to make and arrangements to handle. I navigated different Tube lines and was “Minding the Gap” just fine.

I had one more old friend to see. She was my neighbour and friend in Johannesburg, and we attended the same church for a while. It turned out that she was now living in a house with a very famous singer and his friend. We worked hard to find the right opportunity to meet. In the end, I was invited to a big family Barbeque, where her mother and the singer’s mother and sisters also joined them. I was a nervous wreck. I’ve never liked being in the presence of well-known people, likely because of my rejection issues. With my fear of rejection, I tend to push people away before they can reject me. However, part of my healing journey that began at the Ranch was being welcomed with a big hug from this guy. He served me freshly brewed coffee and made me feel like part of the family despite being a stranger.