shepherds reasonably happy?

We had heard that there might be another thunderstorm over night - if there was I never heard it. We also heard that the rain was then going to continue til weds. So we awaited the sunset anxiously, looking for some red sky. There was this hint of pink, which I decided was enough, and indeed the morning broke beautifully and we were able to get the tents away dry with no need to rush. Home again now and it's tipping it down so as yet I've not brought it all in from the car. I'm enjoying a much needed cup of tea, and have around half of my book group book to go. I've now really got into it so would like to finish it before it has to go back to the library on wednesday. Housework and other cares may have to be put to one side ;)  
I finished it all in one go, I thought it was a good read, lots of interesting themes - the roles of priests, building of community, what our fears can leave us believing, the power of food made with love.