DEXY’S (MIS) ADVENTURES – Chapter 10 – The move

Well now, we have moved house…….I wasn’t expecting that.  I saw the boxes being filled, some furniture going away, but when I went off to Jim and Jackie for a trip, I didn’t expect to be coming back to a different house.  I am used to going on holiday with my humans, so, used to different houses, but a whole new house, with all my stuff moved, and the cat there too!   

Wasn’t expecting that!! 

But, on the upside, there is a whole new set of smells to get used to, and there are these birds called ‘pheasants’ that roam the fields nearby…they are very entertaining. (The picture is of me trying to see the pheasants past the Christmas Tree, which is in the way!) 

I have just about got over the shock of moving; I have just about settled in and enjoying it.  Although, empty carboard boxes can be a little scary, in my opinion, that made the kitchen a no go area until they were gone.   

All things considered, this has been a good move….and because I have been ‘unsettled’ as they think, I have had more treats than usual, and got to sleep on their bed when I have wanted to….I think I will be ‘unsettled’ for a while longer yet to see where that gets me! 

Anyway, thanks to all those who read this, and the nice comments you give to my humans.  I hope you all have a good Christmas and New Year 

The moral of this tail is………..a move is sometimes a good thing, you can get a fresh perspective on your life and surroundings, and you can get a different view.  So, don’t be put off by something new, have a good sniff, change is sometimes a bit scary (like cardboard boxes) but the new place it takes you to is worth it.    

P.S. A shout out to Freya, thank you so much for writing to me in the last newsletter. Perhaps we can meet when my human brings me to the guild early next year? 

WILL SANTA FIND ME, I WONDER…

So, as most of you will know, we have recently move house and are now living a bit outside Dundee in the country.  It’s quiet and Dexy is loving the walks. 

As friends have been coming to visit, we have been giving directions, often finishing with the phrase ‘you can’t miss it’.  Turns out, that’s not true as a few have already and we have had to be on the phone to them to give them further directions.   

Question is, it’s that time of year and, will Santa know where I am?  Well, that got me thinking about directions…so 

It seems like hardly anytime at all since I started here, but here we are, 2nd Christmas, and it’s got me reflecting about how far we have come as a church in such a short space of time.   

When I arrived, people were quick to tell me that we were a small, aging congregation and that we couldn’t do much….. 

Well, I beg to differ…..2025, to me, is a year to look back and celebrate a whole string of successes. We have hosted and achieved so much as a church, from weekly openings, to concerts, lunches, and choirs. 

We have opened our doors and let the community in, and it is making a difference.   

So…..back to the question, Will Santa know where I am! 

Thing is, if you believe you are on the good list, then he’s sure to find you.  But for good things to come your way, you must believe that they are possible first. 

As we enter a new year, and the calendar turns to 2026, do we believe that we have set a new direction for our church?  Are we going somewhere new. 

I believe we have and have the potential to do more, lets encourage each other, let us involve the new faces that at are coming.   

Let’s break new ground and give people the directions that they need to find us.   

God bless you all as we enter 2026 

Your friend and minister 

Alan