My final day passed by in a whirlwind of busyness, emotion and laughter.  I spent the morning at the National Museum.  I had planned to pop in but found its story and presentation so inspirational that I ended up staying the day.  I had a precious afternoon with new colleagues, who I very much hope haven’t seen the last of me, before being privileged to lead a presentation.  As I looked around the room of 30 or so colleagues I was humbled and honoured to realise that I was speaking to a room full of new colleagues, now known and deeply respected; the previous unfamiliar situation was now replaced with a room full of shared memories, conversation and mutual learning.  I’ll be honest and say the goodbyes left me somewhat emotional (of course!).

My wonderful new friends ensured I was sent off with a glorious Chinese meal and like so many before me the time passed quickly at the award winning Changi Airport.

The flight itself was pleasant (another miracle!), and I really did burst into tears of joy when my precious children and husband were waiting for me at Terminal 5.  Loosing all sense of English reserve, we treated on lookers to our very own version of a famous airport scene straight from the film ‘Love Actually.’

And what next …?

God does indeed know, and I trust one step at a time, but I can tell you that this happened:

My first purchase on my return was a World map, which now has pride of place on our stairs.

My next job is to post you all some pictures!

‘The best is yet to be.’