Friday 10 July 2015

The green, green grass

I have now been in the Land of My Fathers for several days. Surprisingly, whilst rain greeted me at Heathrow, the sun was shining as we drove into Wales.

It is an absolute joy to meet up with family. The connection is instant, and it is as if no time has elapsed since our last meeting. My diary, even in this short time, has been filled with names, catch-ups, and fun times.

As in Australia so in Wales, I am blessed with a precious spiritual family as well as a natural family. I have caught up with some old friends while, already, I have made new friends. God is good.

Whilst talking of God. I am reminded yet again of the long existence of the Christian faith in this land. On Wednesday, sister Liz took me to St. Fagan's, and the fascinating folk museum of Wales. Twenty years ago, St. Teilo's Church was re-erected, stone by stone, in the museum acreage. St. Teilo's was originally built, in stages, between 1100 and 1520. During its removal and re-erection at St. Fagan's, the most amazing wall murals were discovered under layers of whitewash. This amazing structure and its decoration is a wonderful testament to the faith of this ancient land.



Dear Lord,

I thank You for Your every blessing to me. It is wonderful to re-connect with this land of my birth, to see and enjoy family - both natural and spiritual, and to share with friends, old and new.

I thank You for the reminders of the long-standing practice of faith in this place. I thank You for drawing me into that faith. I love You, and thank You. Amen


1 comment:

  1. Third time lucky? Have been trying to post...
    Enjoying your trip with you.
    We love you heaps and see you back in Oz.
    The Kingdom Family

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