Apart from the occasional shower Bali was an island paradise. With almost two weeks to enjoy myself i went in search of watery adventures. Jet skying, snorkeling, para-sailing (the best), swimming, surfing & failing at it lol and just good ol-fashioned lazing on the beach. Touring was a bit difficult since they're set up for groups or pairs of people but fortunately scooter hire was cheap as and fun. The monkey forest was enjoyable apart from when the monkeys tried to climb me to steal my grapes. They had the grottiest little paws but were pretty cute so they were forgiven.Although there was a lot to do in Bali I am well prepared and looking forward to returning home. I find I'm so excited I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it is the excitement only a tired man can feel, a tired man at the end of a long journey whose destination is so close. I hope that each and every person that has prayed for me realise my gratitude for their love. I hope that everyone Ive interacted with this year was encouraged by my presence, I hope they forgive me if they were not. I hope I can make it home safely. I hope to rejoin my friends and family again. I hope that that my joy and love for them is as strong as i remember in my dreams. I hope.
A great journey greatly appreciated by those of us who have followed your descriptions. All the very best for the final short leg home. God bless you as you resettle into the mundane, but extremely important life of service in this little island at the bottom of the great big world you have explored.
ReplyDeleteDearest Tig,
ReplyDeleteCareful, careful, careful !!! You said it yourself, you are tired. Look after you and come home safely- in 2 pieces-- you and your luggage, but if you have to choose one, then YOU come home safely !
Have a wondeful time with your mission bretheren in Melbourne. What a joy to be involved with such a work. Looking forward to to coming home so much.
Love you heaps, Love Mum XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
PS. I Love Val's message !