It will soon be the 1st of July, and after a very early rise, we will be on our way stateside. It roughly takes 24 hours to get to New Mexico. On the reverse trip will be our American friends, the Hucke family who will be travelling here.
Day 1 and 2 - Eagles Wings
Touched down and spent the 1st day here in Albuquerque after 23 hours awake and 3 flights. American Airlines are big silver birds with strong wings – I saw some very large passengers – and loads of luggage.
The Bible verse that ran through my mind most of the day was… but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. It is from Isaiah 40:31
Strength was pretty low, especially for our youngest as he had not slept well the night before with all the excitement (and the ongoing cleaning). Letting others stay in your home means lots of tidying up - but the reward is there, usually when you return also.
Yet as we walked off that last plane – there in the distance was a large welcome poster and a crowd from Sandia Presbyterian Church – a real mix of what Church is; children, adults, men and women – and how all are needed to make Church all that it can be.
Having left the UK with the answered prayer that summer should arrive in Dunbar for the Hucke’s; and it was 41 0C for Andy Murray at Wimbledon; we landed in 32 0C heat at 8:30 pm – it seemed fair but hot just the same.
It took us 20 minutes to be driven to this stunning manse, but thunder boomed and lightning lit the way, along with a deluge of rain for about 10 minutes. This is the rainy season here – they jokingly call it the monsoon season. It means 10 minutes of rain most days – and I was daft enough to tell Gail – “don’t take the raincoats, we are going to a dessert, are you mad?"
So after settling in we are adjusting to the time difference, we have bought in provisions, got a mobile phone working, and are planning to catch up on our sleep.
Tomorrow we will visit the Church and meet the staff. I am hoping for the LORD to renew our strength, though zeal drives me to preach the Truth of His saving word, wherever he opens the doors for that to be done.
Secretly though, my God is huge and amazing; He might just be planning on calling on some people in the congregation while I am here or in Dunbar, while I am away - either way, we wait with anticipation, with hope in the LORD.
Day 1 and 2 - Eagles Wings
Touched down and spent the 1st day here in Albuquerque after 23 hours awake and 3 flights. American Airlines are big silver birds with strong wings – I saw some very large passengers – and loads of luggage.
The Bible verse that ran through my mind most of the day was… but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. It is from Isaiah 40:31
Strength was pretty low, especially for our youngest as he had not slept well the night before with all the excitement (and the ongoing cleaning). Letting others stay in your home means lots of tidying up - but the reward is there, usually when you return also.
Yet as we walked off that last plane – there in the distance was a large welcome poster and a crowd from Sandia Presbyterian Church – a real mix of what Church is; children, adults, men and women – and how all are needed to make Church all that it can be.
Having left the UK with the answered prayer that summer should arrive in Dunbar for the Hucke’s; and it was 41 0C for Andy Murray at Wimbledon; we landed in 32 0C heat at 8:30 pm – it seemed fair but hot just the same.
It took us 20 minutes to be driven to this stunning manse, but thunder boomed and lightning lit the way, along with a deluge of rain for about 10 minutes. This is the rainy season here – they jokingly call it the monsoon season. It means 10 minutes of rain most days – and I was daft enough to tell Gail – “don’t take the raincoats, we are going to a dessert, are you mad?"
So after settling in we are adjusting to the time difference, we have bought in provisions, got a mobile phone working, and are planning to catch up on our sleep.
Tomorrow we will visit the Church and meet the staff. I am hoping for the LORD to renew our strength, though zeal drives me to preach the Truth of His saving word, wherever he opens the doors for that to be done.
Secretly though, my God is huge and amazing; He might just be planning on calling on some people in the congregation while I am here or in Dunbar, while I am away - either way, we wait with anticipation, with hope in the LORD.
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