Thursday 25th May: London here we come!

We gathered bright and early on County Hospital field... and it was brightly bathed in hot Spring sunshine.... and early at 8 a.m. John Marshall and Bishop Geoff led us in worship and reflected on Psalm 8. After the service one of the hospital staff came over to thank us and wish us well which meant so much. As we reached the canal it was already still and hot. Climbing up to the Chase at Brocton I stopped to talk with a local couple who wanted us to explain the scallop shells.
We were wearing them because they had been given to us at the service on the hospital field. When he knew what we were about he prayed for me and intimated that just as Pentecost had been a huge surprise to the disciples so he believed we too were going to be surprised by some sudden happening.
Laeter we met some children whose seemed to know that what we were doing was about Jesus and a little boy whose Dad works in the NHS. so I was able to give him a prayer booklet for his Dad.
Bishop Geoff walked with us to Cannock Hospital where we met Bishop Michael who walked with us to Walsall. We have enjoyed lovely hospitality along the route. the group were delighted with Matt's route choices as we walked through some truly beautiful countryside.
What a super welcome we had at the Manor Hospital in Walsall. The hospital and community were well represented in the chapel. Again we were made to realise show much pressure our precious hospitals are under.
We were not able to go into Cannock Hospital so we worshipped outside in the sun  but were delighted to have three senior nurses join us.
Today we walked with a merry bunch from Stafford but from tomorrow there will be the five in the core group heading for Birmingham  City Hospital then Solihull.
For tonight we have a wondrous place to lay our heads and we are so grateful to Karen and the church members who cooked a delicious and ample meal for us. We love you. Good night!