Well, it's 4am local time and my body clock is all off! We got in about 5pm Saturday and after a minor detain time with one of our group members who is walking in freedom from Islam but her heritage follows her wherever she goes (but just questions . . . no removing of clothes this time!), we began to make our way to Joppa (Tel Aviv). There are so many things to be thankful for . . . everyone's luggage arrived . . . a beautiful tour bus to ride to our various destinations . . . amazing friends to share this journey with . . . so many things!
We are in a beautiful hotel for tonight right on the Mediterranean. One more sea checked on my list. One of my goals in life is to see how many major bodies of water I can get my feet in. One more down. I can't wait to see what it looks like. It was already dark when we got here so there's no way to tell. But the waves remind me of the gulf.
My room is right on the water (thanks for lavishing me with that little blessing, Savior!) It's still dark (because like I said, it's 4am Sunday). A group of us went walking last night on the beach. I always feel the safest and the most relaxed by the sea. So after a long, cramped, overseas plane ride, walking on the beach was exactly what I needed (again, love lavished).
Then came back and got a shower and settled in for the evening. I apparently went to bed too early because me body clock is all off. 4am and wide awake. Not good, but thankful that I was able to get online wirelessly and update everyone who's following along.
This trip is going to be amazing. It hit me last night as I was preparing for bed and reading a bit of my Bible, I am in His homeland reading His words. It really is just overwelming. I am just so thankful that I get to experience it.
Well, off to Caesarea Maritima, Mt Carmel, Nazareth tomorrow to end up by the Sea of Galilee. Going to be a great day. REALLY looking forward to seeing the sunrise on the Galilee. Wow. I really am here!
More soon . . .
9 comments:
I wondered how you would be "suffering" on your first day there. Glad to know you are suffering in a beach front room with a view.
Sheesh...
As I read I have tears in my eyes with the excitement for you! I know God has great things in store for yout this week. Can't wait to walk the jorney with you on the other side of the computer! Love ya.
As I read I have tears in my eyes with the excitement for you! I know God has great things in store for yout this week. Can't wait to walk the jorney with you on the other side of the computer! Love ya.
So glad that you all made it safely (luggage included) - isn't God amazing to bless you with a view of the ocean knowing how you thrive on being near water.
Love ya - thanks for letting us all live (and re-live) vicariously through you.
Perri
So glad you made it safe!
We're in staff meeting reading your blog.
Wayne says that if you are walking along and see an Ethopian eunich, to go ahead and baptize him.
Have fun!
I cannot wait to take this journey with you. I love the way you put everything you feel into words. You are blessing me through this trip as well. I so long to go to Israel but have yet figured out how to do so. Thank you for sharing this journey with us. I love you. I pray that you have a beautiful time with the Lord while in His homeland.
Love,
Tina
Buses..... You mean you all are not traveling by Camels... lol lol Praise the lord you all made it there safe and sound... love dad
Okay....we are all ready for some more communication!! Can't wait to hear how things are going. We love you and are praying for you every time the Lord brings you to mind.
WE MISS YOU!!
Suz and the boys
Okay... you have been there a couple of days now... we need an update!
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