Monday, October 23, 2006

daddy or chips...... Mark or the Mustang?????


Mark in the mustang

Thursday, May 11, 2006

Hello again

Yes we have finally landed after a busy month here there and everywhere. We left for New York on the 31st March and stayed there for 5 days. We had a brilliant time and if Mark can download the photo's I will attach some. Niagara falls was amazing and the weather was so good we got sunburnt.

One slight worry, we nearly missed the plan home thanks to me thinking we were travelling home on the Wednesday night when in fact we were travelling back on the Tuesday. Luckily (You know what I mean) Mark was locked out of the room (as they had checked us out) and went down to find out why. When he eventually got in, he looked at the tickets and realised we were travelling that night. He came and found me in the shops and we beat a hasty retreat to the airport.

After a short time at home we jetted off again to Las Vegas, where my best friend got married. What a great time we had. We hired a car for two days. Much to Mark's delight we had a brand new Mustang convertible. We drove 5 hours to the Grand Canyon WOW. I am trying to sort out how you attach photo's cos we have some fabulous ones. Good to be back home now.

Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Sorry this blog has been a long time coming. Sometimes life just overtakes things. Anyway I'm back with a vengance.
Well I have 2 more days at work and then Mark and I go to New York. I surprised Mark for Christmas with this treat. unfortunately his back has really been playing him up lately and at one point I was wondering whether we would be going. but GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME, and he has been pummelled and proded by lots of women and is now walking much better. So we will be flying at 9.30 on Friday.
I managed to get into the Great North Run this year, so will be running for Cancer Research and the Fairleigh Hospice who were so good to Neil in his last few days. Do you know some days I still can;t believe he's gone? Anyway I need to start some serious training, so if you have any tips Pat please let me know.
I have started going to a Prayer meeting that has started at our workplace. I can;t make it every week, but it is a blessing to know there are others who share in the blessing of God at work as well as church.
We were praying in the worship group before the service a couple of weeks ago, and I had a picture of a photorapher taking a picture and everyone looking their best when they said cheese and the flash went. In that moment they were recorded in history and they looked they best at that moment in time. It made me think that as a worshipper I didn;t want to just look my best for the time I was worshipping but that I wanted to be permenantly in God's light reflecting his glory all the time, and not just for the cheese moment. I just thought I would share that with you.
We have a new minister in Church which has ruffled a few feather, and I am still uncertain as to where he will lead the church, but he is God's appointed person and is here to fufil God's plan for the church. Its hard when you have had a pastor who had been with the church 37 years though.
hope you are all doing well and I love and pray for you all ( when I remember!!) you are all special and part of my family and I love you loads.

God bless

Mo

Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Valentines Day!!

Hmmm isnt this when you are supposed to declare undying love for the love of your mortal life. Well we exchanged cards I suppose!!
Some people are very disappointed when that gentle thud of a letter through the door doesn;t happen, or a huge bouquet of flowers isn't delivered Why? Shouldn't everyday be a day when you tell you loved ones how much you care for them without haveing to shower them with gifts??

Since Neil's death I have come to realise that having a partner is very important. It still doesn't mean that I don't get frustrated with the dirty bxers on the floor or the dinner plate left on the sofa (We have no kitchen at the moment), I just realise that life is too fragile and maybe silence is better than a harch word said in haste. I'm no saint and Mark will tell you that, but I am trying to be more tolerant and value you the love that that brought us together. Its true sometimes you have to work at it, and the last few years have been tough. but its great to know that our marriage is sealed with Gods approval. and we can turn to him in the storms or life.

I love Mark now more than ever. I can't imagine how Anna is feeling today, but I am assured that God is right by her side, and will be all that she needs.

"Jesus Lover of my soul"
" Jesus I will never let you go"

Happy Valentines Day

Monday, January 30, 2006

Do you ever have times when you think God's ways are just too complicated to understand and its better not to ask why?

Mum phoned tonight to say that Anna's dad had collapsed and died today. I think I can say this is a Job experience Anna and the boys are going through. I can only take comfort in the fact that Anna's dad is now out of pain and having a celebration like no other with Neil in heaven.

There's a verse in 1 Corinthians that says "Gods weakness is stronger than mans strength and God's foolishness is wiser than mans wisdom"

What we see as the unfathomable, God has predestined and has determined to be part of his perfect plan.

Although I will never understand I have to believe that all things work together for the good of those who love the Lord. At the moment its hard though.

Anna , Joel and Simon have been through so much. Please pray for them especially the boys. They all must be asking why?? We have no answers. I just pray that God gives us all the right words to say. I don't want to just be a lip service Christian, but want to live and breathe the life that God wants.

Thanks for listening. I love you all with the love of God, even thought I don't know most of you.

Mo

Monday, January 23, 2006

Well its 10:54pm and we have arrived back home from Chelmsford after attending a sad but fantastic tribute to Neil. It was astounding to see so many people there and say hello, allbeit in sad circumstances, to people we haven't seen in years. A special word of thanks should go to all the members of the church who made the service and the buffet afterwards so fantastic. We love you all. Neil, I'm sure would have loved the sense of family and love that was flowing through all of you.
It's still quite surreal to think I will never see Neil again. I will always remember the special times we had when he used to sit on the landing in Longstomps Avenue and play his guitar to me, singing all the latest choruses he was learning at church. Those were my times with my big brother, when I could feel like a little sister. I imagine Neil is now sitting at his makers feet and listening to the heavenly music. He won't have to worry about a capo now!!!!
Life now goes on and though there is a big gap in the Cooper household, God can fill this space. Joel and Simon are a credit to Neil and Anna and my prayer is that they will remember that God was No1 in Neils life and will continue to be in theirs. Anna is an amazing woman and God will be the strength she needs in the days to come. She has great support from you all and we really appreciate that. That old song sums it up

I love this family of God
So closely knitted into one
They've taken me into their heart
and I'm so glad to be a part of
This great family


I may not know you by name but I pray God richest blessings on you all

Mo and Mark