English VIP's (otherwise called Angels)

I now pay tribute to just a few people who have made my walk in the UK memorable and comfortable. These are just a few of those people... there are some others who I do not have photos of!



The McIntosh Brood
I was blessed in that during the very first week of being in Norwich I contacted the minister of the SDA church to find out how to get to church. When I told him that I was Jamaican he indicated that the First Elder and family were also Jamaicans and he gave them my details. They turned out to be Peter, Pat, Peta-Anne and Jodi and they have really bouyed me up while being here. From taking me to find the 1st Tesco that I could find Excelsior water Crackers to the calls and texts to ensure that I was fine, not to mention being there to support me when I get so extremely lonely and the sabbath lunches...Thanks guys!

L-R: Jodi, Peta-Anne, Peter and Pat


The King Clan

Just wondeful folks! I also met them at church. Serenna has Jamaican roots and is just a sweet soul. With Richard(husband) and the 2 boys Jakob and Rueben, who graciously acted as my own boys surrogates, I will fondly remember those great dinners that she is famous for. I continue to pray for them and the soon to arrive addition to the family!


L-R: Richard, Rueben, Jakob and Serenna


Gail and Gennette

Gail, my 'mate' from UWI law has really been a tower of strength for me from the embryonic thoughts of coming to the UK to study. She is and continues to be my sounding board, shoulder to cry on, editor for the courseworks and London guide! How can I repay you G? I will be your first child's Godmother! Gennette is Gail's sister who has played hostess to me on some of my London trips..importantly my first night in September 2007. I can recall bunking with her in March when I went to the tribunal and let me tell you...she pack a lunch for me you see... and it sure came in handy! Did I tell how expensive London is? Thanks girls!
Gennette going out on the town!

Gail and I at the Employment Tribunal in London


Ann
This girl is a saint! Always encouraging and advising me from the get go of this journey. She played hostess to me at my first London visit in February 2007 and many of the lessons and the provisions she made for me then are still working for me ...like my Oyster card and mobile phone chip! Thanks so much girl...I appreciate you!



Ann and I at the Jamaican High Commission

James, Few and Sounds
What can I say about my Cousin James? He is a peach. I can always depend on him to give me a call or text every now and then. He is now working here as a chef in a swanky London Hotel. He linked me to his cousin and hussie Few and Sounds.These guys are really truly blessed folkes and I am indebted to them in many many ways. They have made me feel like family. Harsleden has become my haunt on trips to London to get Jamaican food and supplies. They also give me great encouragement and support and never make me feel like a burden...Blessings guys!King Sounds himself! At his Earth strong March 1, 2008Auntie Few looking Fab at the same event.
Cousin James, hanging out


Mr. & Mrs. Riley
I met these guys years ago when I assisted them in a legal transaction in Jamaica. Who would have guessed that I would be in the UK and they would have been standing in the gap for me here? I can expect a call at least once a week to find out if I am doing ok...and beleive me there are days that makes such a difference...

Nellis & Jerome Riley and me at their church: Stoke-Newington (Stokey)SDA in London


That's it for now...need the photos for the other guys but I cannot fail to mention my classmate from high school Gordon. He proved invaluable to my settling in process and would you know that since September last year I have not seen him? Will have to try and work on that!

Until next post guys...PEACE...OUT!