Walking

Helen Briggs writes about her daily walk in Hertford.

I delight in the daily opportunity to marvel at the Spring as it unfolds, showing amazing new life bringing joy into our troubled virus-ridden world. I find peace listening to the water as it travels downstream giving an opportunity for reflection

It was during our walks that we first met Mrs. Coot a few weeks ago when she and Mr. Coot began building their nest. They have now become the highlight of our new routine. I feel like an honorary godmother to the seven chicks! And I would like to share a few photos of the family’s history with you. I must also add that Mr. Coot has been a most attentive and diligent provider throughout. He is now sharing the role of swimming instructor, as well as extending the nest so he can sit with Mrs. Coot on the nest with the chicks.

Canon Jo adds: How uplifting. And even when we are limited in our movements we can still focus on the good and beautiful things in life, lifting up our eyes to a higher power who loves us mightily and eternally.

“Father, thank you for the many beauties in nature, for people at their best who will continue their caring despite the danger, for Captain Tom Moore who at 99 has walked round his garden to raise funds (now £20m) for the NHS and to care for us all, for The Coot family – and for the family of God to which we belong now and always. Amen”