pictures bring back alot of memories, and sometimes i feel the need to take a glimpse on memory lane...sometimes wishing to re visit that place in time, sometimes gratefull that its in the past, sometimes content with knowing God allowed me the experience as a part of my life. a step in the journey.
some years back, an adventure i like to remember.... ....sailing into a new destination, this one being free town, sierre leone.... it was really fascinating because i was used to africa being rather flat, and was really surprised to see the hilly coast line as we came in.... first glimpse did not dissapoint, and i loved nearly everything about sierra leone. sailing. something i wish everyone could experience! time stood still on the bow of the m/v anastasis. i could be out there for hours and not notice. the stars at night, sound of the ocean and warming winds as we neared africa. i'll always remember this! african joy. simple. pure. the kids had a whole lot of this, kind of surprising considering their situation often, and humbling. i loved the perspective i received in this year, it made me more gratefull for what i did have, and less desiring of the things i didnt have and didnt need.
life seems so different now. alot has changed. i'm older, with a baby and family now, the ship is about to retire...... sometimes it makes me alittle sad but im also excited for whats new - new life, new ship, new chances and i hope for adventures like this one to come about in the future. i'm really feeling content to be in texas right now, but hope we (angelina, chris and i) can make it to the new ship, m/v africa mercy, someday .... back to africa..... life at sea : )
yesterday was beautifull, sunny and blue, angelina slept and i had a precious hour to myself... so i sat outside under the trees, juice and ipod in hand, hoping to soak up some rays on my white white self..... somehow i've had snow patrol on my ipod for the last 2 1/2 years and never got round to listening to them, what can i say but they have some great tunes....
my brother is home for the weekend, which is always great ....and this morning it snowed!! snow in texas is rare at Christmas, and never occuring at Easter! life is good. i'm gratefull for Christ's sacrifice so that i could have alot to hope for. Happy Easter Y'all......
