A little FAQ on a big decision.

We've had a lot of conversations recently that have gone a bit like this:

"You're moving to Chester?"
"Yeah, we're in the process of moving there now."
"So, you've got a job there then?"
"No, neither of us has a job. And we don't really have a house."
"Oh, right... Why are you moving then?"

It's at this point in the interaction that we realise we probably look irresponsible and potentially deranged, and it's only right that we have a proper response.

Our response is something like this:

"We're moving to Chester because our friends are starting a church there, and we're coming to help them."

Which is essentially it. But obviously it takes more than that for a family to pack up their life and move to a new place (and potential financial ruin). So here's a little FAQ we hope will be helpful.

Out of Nottingham...

So long, old sport. There's a lot we'll miss (but that's another post for another time).

Right now we're sitting in a Starbucks at Sherwood Forest Center Parcs. The weather is chilly and lovely. There are reindeer, ponies and fake snow (Esther is loving it!), and tomorrow Sarah and I are off for three hours at Aqua Sana.

After a week of packing and tidying until 2am each morning, this is the dream. We are well fed (vegetables - I remember those!), well rested, and able to enjoy each others' company again.

Oh, hi there.

Here are a few things you should know about us: