It will do

Into middle autumn now, where the flaming leaves drop like a curtain to carpet the damp ground. With the sun on our backs and at times in our eyes, we took advantage of a windless and perfect autumn day. Armed with secateurs, a long-handled tree trimmer, and a bush saw, we set out to give a short back and sides to the trees drooping into our drive. Especially the graceful larch, which has been here since before we were, almost forty years ago now.

Up and down sometimes precariously-positioned ladders, stretching to trim and saw limbs away before they could do any damage. The result is a successful short back and sides done by amateurs. But it’ll do.

For years, I was barber to our three boys. I could wield those clippers – just like cutting grass. Though the result was probably amateurish. Fortunately, I got away with it. And saved a small fortune.

Life often dishes up challenges that we are not expert at dealing with. I am facing one or two at the moment which make me feel inadequate and fearful of failure. But with God’s help, I can do it. Trusting in him to guide. The result may not be professional, but it will do.