An Update on my Situation

Things have been happening excruciatingly slow – if at all. But I’m told that the complainant has finally made a statement to the Church authorities and that I’ll be contacted (soon, I hope) to arrange an appointment when I’ll be able to answer the allegations.

It’s been almost three months now that I have been on leave. It’s not been a happy time – and tougher than I thought. For a few weeks I was very depressed: not looking after myself or my house, and I had little or no contact with anyone, especially those who love me and want to support me. But I’m back on track now. Today I spent the morning tidying up my garden, pruning and watering. I mowed the lawns on the Saturday for the first time in a month. So the place is looking rather homely and cared for. This afternoon I’m going to take a book outside and read the hours away – something I’ve not done for a month or more.

My bishop has been to visit and it helps to know he is behind me and had 100% confidence in me, my priesthood and my ministry.

I’m beginning to contact friends to arrange to visit them for a coffee, or in some cases a meal.

So I’ve turned a corner, I believe. All I need now is for this process to pick up pace and come to an end.