Today I am leaving for Israel and Jordan and yes, I do know when I will be back;however, I couldn't resist a little John Denver ditty.
This trip has been in the making for almost 2 years. It was postponed in March so I could be here for the birth of our third grandchild. So glad I had that time with my sweet family.
I have read multiple books, studied maps, and read Scripture in preparation. I am more than a little excited.
Back in 1967 my great aunt and uncle traveled to Israel. For Christmas that year, they gave me a beautiful mother of pearl Bible from Jerusalem. I have treasured that Bible, and so began a yearning to walk where Jesus walked. Now almost 50 years later I will be walking the Via Dolorosa, visiting the birth place of Jesus, seeing where Jesus was baptized, floating in the Dead Sea, riding a camel, and so much more.
We are hoping we have adequate internet service to post pictures and blog. Once we arrive in Jordan, the internet service is pretty sketchy;therefore, I will probably be posting pictures and the last blogs once I arrive home.
So many people have asked me if I am afraid. NO! My friends who made this trip in March said they felt safer in Israel and Jordan than on trips across Europe. So as we travel Psalm 91:11 will be my prayer. "For He shall command His angels for you, to guard you on all your paths."
I hope you will follow our trip and enjoy reading about the journey. See you stateside November 14th.
This trip has been in the making for almost 2 years. It was postponed in March so I could be here for the birth of our third grandchild. So glad I had that time with my sweet family.
I have read multiple books, studied maps, and read Scripture in preparation. I am more than a little excited.
Back in 1967 my great aunt and uncle traveled to Israel. For Christmas that year, they gave me a beautiful mother of pearl Bible from Jerusalem. I have treasured that Bible, and so began a yearning to walk where Jesus walked. Now almost 50 years later I will be walking the Via Dolorosa, visiting the birth place of Jesus, seeing where Jesus was baptized, floating in the Dead Sea, riding a camel, and so much more.
We are hoping we have adequate internet service to post pictures and blog. Once we arrive in Jordan, the internet service is pretty sketchy;therefore, I will probably be posting pictures and the last blogs once I arrive home.
So many people have asked me if I am afraid. NO! My friends who made this trip in March said they felt safer in Israel and Jordan than on trips across Europe. So as we travel Psalm 91:11 will be my prayer. "For He shall command His angels for you, to guard you on all your paths."
I hope you will follow our trip and enjoy reading about the journey. See you stateside November 14th.
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