It is hard to believe that we have been here for 1 week. With all that we have seen and done, I have to admit that it seems like we have been here a lot longer. This last weekend we drove down to the gold coast (1 hour south) and went to the beach. We swam in the Coral Sea (in the Pacific Ocean). The waves were pretty big so R.T. got to show the kids how to body surf. R.T. and Cas also made a big sand castle. I decided to relax on the sand and see if the sun felt any different here than it does in the states….I think that I am going to have to do some more research on that subject.
On Sunday we were able to worship at a Baptist church about 15 minutes from here. That was so cool to be able to worship with people that are on a different continent. Once again, I am reminded about how big my God truly is.
After church, we drove into Brisbane (about 10 minutes) and spent a few hours soaking in city life. We wanted to go to the Botanical gardens, but they had a big event there and they were closed. Thankfully, we have a year to see them.
One thing that we have been amazed at is the parks. Before we flew to Australia, we made a stop over in California. While there we really enjoyed their outdoor life. It was so much better than what we were used to in Missouri. Well, I have to say that the parks here are even bigger and better. I don’t think that the Australian gov’t has to worry about lawsuits. Cas and Abbie love the zip lines and the big spider web-like climbing apparatus that towers high above our heads. The parks have electric barbies (not dolls). It is great; you just turn them on and throw on your meat. The park council goes to make sure that they stay clean. There are huge grassy areas, running trails and hiking trails. I am sorry that I am unable to portray the greatness of the parks. The best thing about these outdoor spaces is that it allows the family to gather and to laugh and to enjoy the best that life offers (outside of a personal relationship with God)
R.T. has started work. It has been a bit overwhelming. He has found that with socialized medicine come lots of paperwork and wasteful spending. Instead of ordering a simple test that might cost $15, they order a whole panel (which might cost $250). When he questioned them, they said that it does not matter as the government pays for it. He will continue his orientation through Tues. at least. If they decided that they want to observe him some more, we may have to stay through the end of the week.
There is much more to say, but I know that your time is valuable and that you are not sitting without much to do in a hotel room. So for now, I will close…
Isaiah 40 “Who else has held the oceans in His hand, who has measured off the heavens with his fingers….for all the nations of the world are but a drop in the bucket…He picks up the whole earth as if it were a grain of sand….To whom can you compare God.. The Lord is an everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth.”
On Sunday we were able to worship at a Baptist church about 15 minutes from here. That was so cool to be able to worship with people that are on a different continent. Once again, I am reminded about how big my God truly is.
After church, we drove into Brisbane (about 10 minutes) and spent a few hours soaking in city life. We wanted to go to the Botanical gardens, but they had a big event there and they were closed. Thankfully, we have a year to see them.
One thing that we have been amazed at is the parks. Before we flew to Australia, we made a stop over in California. While there we really enjoyed their outdoor life. It was so much better than what we were used to in Missouri. Well, I have to say that the parks here are even bigger and better. I don’t think that the Australian gov’t has to worry about lawsuits. Cas and Abbie love the zip lines and the big spider web-like climbing apparatus that towers high above our heads. The parks have electric barbies (not dolls). It is great; you just turn them on and throw on your meat. The park council goes to make sure that they stay clean. There are huge grassy areas, running trails and hiking trails. I am sorry that I am unable to portray the greatness of the parks. The best thing about these outdoor spaces is that it allows the family to gather and to laugh and to enjoy the best that life offers (outside of a personal relationship with God)
R.T. has started work. It has been a bit overwhelming. He has found that with socialized medicine come lots of paperwork and wasteful spending. Instead of ordering a simple test that might cost $15, they order a whole panel (which might cost $250). When he questioned them, they said that it does not matter as the government pays for it. He will continue his orientation through Tues. at least. If they decided that they want to observe him some more, we may have to stay through the end of the week.
There is much more to say, but I know that your time is valuable and that you are not sitting without much to do in a hotel room. So for now, I will close…
Isaiah 40 “Who else has held the oceans in His hand, who has measured off the heavens with his fingers….for all the nations of the world are but a drop in the bucket…He picks up the whole earth as if it were a grain of sand….To whom can you compare God.. The Lord is an everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth.”
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Ahh! Dad just gave me your info and website and it's soo exciting to hear about what all is going on there!
It is super cool to worship with people from all over. I love it!
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