2010
I am always fascinated with the changing seasons of the year. Particularly, I love autumn or fall as the American’s say. I am mesmerized on how the leaves change hues coloring the vista in varying shades of red, yellow and brown. It is captivating to look at and yet for these leaves in the trees, it represents the end of their life cycle. The leaves have to eventually fall into the ground to give the nurturing branches a respite.
Autumn Scene in Western Scotland
It is perplexing that we are at the end of the first decade of 21st century. How time has changed. Everything is instant. People lack patience and demand instant response to everything from food to report to communication. Yes, I am moving with the information age and yet I am reminded how quickly time flies and how soon one is just a part of history and the story of the current age.
In Psalm 90:12 it says, "Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." This verse reminds me that in spite of the past pace life, one still has to value time, families, relationships and people. At the end of the day, these things remain after the we sign off from the virtual world!
2010 is poignant for me as it is the beginning of my life where I am laying down roots. I travelled, worked and lived across the continents of Asia, Europe, Middle East and North America. The joy and rewards of travelling is exhilarating but nothing beats the feeling of knowing that your love ones and families are just close by.
Happy New Year
Greetings from Fresno.
It is our second Christmas here in USA and we are amazed how time has just flown since we left Edinburgh.
There is not much holiday ventured this year as all our energy were focused on assimilating into our new community and way of life.
I am truly blessed and am enjoying my job. Neil is equally settled in his job at Sierra Pathology doing immunochemistry.
We had a chance during summer time to holiday on the West Coast, navigating the scenic Highway 1 from Monterey to Solvang in a week.
South Lake Tahoe
We’ve made acquaintances and are now an active member of Sierra Heights Baptist Church. Neil also volunteers to Sunnyside Nursing home visiting the elderly and helping out with their Sunday service.
As the year draws to a close, we are thankful to God for the blessings and opportunities for this year.
A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND A JOYFUL NEW YEAR.
All the best for 2010
Update from Fresno
Note: This was our last update to our friends middle of this year. So here's the blog version.
It's almost a year since we left Edinburgh yet it feels like yesterday. We’ve been blessed by God with a smooth transition from British to the North American way of life. Well, sort of!
I am settling well in my job, and equally Neil is beginning to enjoy doing immunochemistry in his work. Likewise, we’re enjoying having time together in the evening playing tennis or just relaxing together – a luxury we never had in Edinburgh as Neil’s job takes him all over England.
Fresno is a good hub for travelling as it sits in the middle of California. On the East side are the Sierra Nevada Mountain range and on the West is the Pacific Coast.
We had few opportunities to start venturing out of Fresno.
Highway 1 is one of the most scenic road I ever travelled. However, it is a contradiction and a revelation of humanity’s strength and flaws. Strength as it conquered the once impenetrable frontiers of the West Pacific coast and flaws a you can pass by communities of immense wealth contrasted with communities on subsistence existence.
Monterey
Judy at Pismo Beach
Neil at Pismo Beach
May 2009 - Pismo Beach, South Central Coast. It is part of a 200 mile stretch of Mediterranean like shore. It is 2 1/2 to 3 hours drive away but a very relaxing place to enjoy the Pacific ocean.
Brits are coming! Alameda 4th of July grand parade
July 4 - Independence day parade in Alameda. Yes, Brits are still welcomed!
Well, summer is here where temperature can climb up to 3 digits. California life-work hard and enjoy the sunshine whenever you can. Cest la vie!
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Judy & Neil Mason
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