Homecoming

Ciarán slept from 7 to 7 a.m. and was perfectly happy to see us when he woke. I drove to Coulsdon taking in stops at home to try and find the charger for the hedge trimmer (it was in the car all the time!) We sang Gibbons Almighty and everlasting God and I marked 70 years since the Battle of Britain with Walton's Spitfire prelude, Eric Coates Dambusters march and the RAF Marchpast. I got my Fair trade items and practised with Molly. Mass at Purley was rather long thanks to a sermon for Racial Justice Sunday and the David Palmer band and choir. 2 fine Haas psalms and "Sing of the Lord's goodness". Saw Bill and Christine. Lou and Tom returned and Ciarán cried but was soon OK. We had an excellent lunch at the Station House - roast beef and pizza with nutella, banana and cream! We were home by 7.30 and watched a tribute to Dame Vera Lynn who is 92!