In June one of our daughters was given an innovative birthday present by her aunt. With it came instructions to call a phone number resulting in a number of caterpillars being delivered by post which we dutifully popped into their new habitat. After the initial excitement began a long period of waiting … and waiting … and waiting … and wondering if anything was going to happen (or whether we would have to break the sad news to our three year old that they had died!). Then suddenly, without warning, one morning butterflies began to emerge. Colour, life and movement replaced dull, lifeless inactivity.
After months of frustration and seeming inactivity today we received two new applications along with our long awaited accreditation award. Among other things, recognition as an educational provider for Further and Higher Education by the British Accreditation Council means we can sponsor international students to enter the UK under the new Border Agency rules.
The things of God often take time to form, grow and emerge. Much is happening under the surface in unseen places even when we don’t perceive it and transformation awaits if we remain patient and embrace times of transition. A metamorphosis is taking place in the life of the College … its time to spread our wings!
