Karen and I are doing well, having arrived about 24 hours ago, at our destination in Beechworth, Victoria, Australia which is about 3 hours northeast of Melbourne. We were warmly welcomed by our hosts, John and Jacky, and they have a lovely property with fruit trees, chickens, sheep, llama and lots of beauitful wild birds including some very colourful parrots.
We experienced tremendous favour at every point in the trip, including customs. The plane ride from Vancouver to Sydney was the smoothest ride ever, and we even slept on the plane for a good portion of the 15 1/2 hour trip. We had a bit of "excitement" when I arrived to check in my bag for the next leg to Melbourne, and it was discovered that i had grabbed someone elses bag that was IDENTICAL to mine! Since Karen had already checked her bag, she needed to board the flight while I had to return to the baggage help area. I was completely amazed at how quickly they retrieved my bag and I was on the next flight right after karen. I had a wonderful visit with a jewish doctor who was going to attend a wedding in Israel.
i arrived in the airport in Melbourne about an hour after Karen, and Jacky and Karen were there to meet me. She took us to a place outside Melbourne where we stopped and had tea together, and then noticed a sign that read "Space to be you". After the three hour drive, we arrived at the property which is aptly named "Bethany".
What a sense of welcome when her husband John greeted us with a lovely dinner of corned beef! It was delicious.
Our first night in Bethany we slept well, until about 5am finally getting up at 6am. We sat by the wood stove with our coffee and recounted how miraculous it was that we were here. We read Psalm 48 together and meditated on what the Lord was saying to us through this Psalm. Then we decided we would do a "walkabout" since the weather was decent (12 C and sunny). We explored the town whiich had been built in the gold rush days, and then had the best meat pie ever at the local bakery!!
Then we took a 5 km walk around a beautul gorge that surrounds part of the town.
Yes, that's Karen taking a picture! :)
All in all it was a great day, and we look forward to what the Lord has in store for us. Our time in Bethany so far has been restful, and very restorative. Thank you for your prayers.
We are looking forward to the prayer gathering coming up this Monday, July 7th in Tasmania. Go here for more information:
5 comments:
Awesome...so glad you are safe...praying for divine connections...Sankie
Thanks for sharing and I love the pictures. I look forward to your next chapter in your blog. Stay safe. Candace. hugs
Wow! so glad you have this wonderful opportunity...blessings to you both...take care.. Jasmin
AMAZING! I have always wanted to go there! I will one day! :) glad it's going smoothly. Sending our prayers. What an amazing adventure. We love you all and keep safe. XOXO
Our God has purposed to have both of you there. Just as He purposed to have Karen and you to journey around the world... in intercession and personal growth along with inner healings.. :)). I am looking forward to one day seeing His Divine purpose but realize it is all in HIS timing not mine....PTL. HIS continued covering and blessings on your journey with HIM!
God Bless Mike
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