Coronawar Series

We have been told to wait our turn but we have got lots to say and we need our voices heard! The fluff box on the left of this picture is Monty and the cutie on the right is Louis. Apparently we were named after famous generals.Never mind what is going on all around the world with what they are calling this killer virus, our world has been turned on its head in recent months. We thought all was well but then it became apparent that Sally, our Mum, she who always thought she should be obeyed at all times was having a really bad time of things. She said she had no work and therefore no money. She said we were at serious risk of being homeless. We couldn't imagine that but clearly she could. Our lives just went on as normal; we still had our treats and walks and, of course, our food which she always used to prepare especially. Then one day she had been crying even more than usual and she shut us in our cages (which we don't mind - it's our private space and we often go in ther...

I am not sure quite why it has fallen to me to kick off this blog; I think people assume that a vicar is used to talking to people and addressing them. I can assure you I am not going to get on a religious platform here - that would be totally inappropriate. Yes, I am a vicar and yes the Church is my profession and, indeed, my way of life but I am a great believer in deeds not words. I have held ministries in some challenging parts of the world and in deprived areas in the U.K. but I haven't seen anything like the challenges of the last few months. 2020 is going to be a very significant year in our history that is for sure. This is a small, rural community. I think I was given this rather cushy posting to see my days out which is rather nice. Nestling in the heart of Devon we enjoy the best of the countryside with easy access to the coast; what could be more idyllic? I have a small but loyal flock and life just ambles along quite nicely thank you. Or it did, because suddenly the wo...