Beside the Sea

This week saw a group of people who attend the therapeutic daytime activity projects at Caring For Life on Wednesdays, head off for a trip to the seaside. For some, this was a rare opportunity to be beside the sea; indeed, a rare opportunity to get away from the city.

Anticipating sandy feet and a salty sea!

Being in such different surroundings, seeing the sandy beaches, the chalk cliffs and the vast sea itself, is all very special, and a day away at the coast can lead to lots of times for one to one chats, when people feel free to talk, away from their usual life circumstances.

Comments on the surroundings came thick and fast!

“This has made my day. It’s ages since I was on the beach like this. It’s awesome!”

“I haven’t done this in years.”

“The sea is so peaceful - so much better than being near people!”

“I feel free when I’m at the sea.”

“I Just realised that God is here with us. It’s something about the sea.” 

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That's Massive

In recent weeks, it has been a privilege to enable many of those supported by Caring For Life to enjoy a day, a few days or a week away from the city and their day-to-day circumstances. It is impossible to overstate the benefits of enabling people to have a break like this. For many, a day trip with their housing support worker may literally be the only time they leave the city during the entire year.

A surprise day trip to Malham Cove was a thrill, especially for those who had never been before.

Seeing mountains, the sea, a lake, rock formations or an expansive view, are all quite overwhelming for people who may never have seen such sights.

On a recent day trip into the Dales, comments included; “It’s like heaven’s doors have been flung open.” And, “That’s massive! But we’re still precious to God!”

Viewing Glencoe, the Cairngorms and the Balmoral Estate, watching a myriad creatures at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, enjoying the beauty of local gardens and a picnic, all provide wonderful, lasting memories of a really special time away from day-to-day worries.

Enabling people to have such experiences is massive. The positive impact on their mental and physical wellbeing can be massive. Our prayer is that people also come to see the greatness of God and of His love for them.

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