James 5:16

The effectual fervent prayer 

of a righteous man availeth much.

As many of you will already know, our eldest daughter, Lauren, was recently diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer. She will begin an intensive series of chemo treatments this coming Tuesday in Cairns. As daunting as this experience is, we are confident in God's goodness and in the knowledge that He is in control and has known about this since the beginning of time.

Lauren and Cam are blessed to be surrounded by a loving church family, which is a comfort to us, being so far away, knowing they have so many around them that love them and are there to step in and help when needed.

Lauren has shown great courage throughout this whole ordeal which has been a testimony to many looking on. The world doesn't understand how a situation so hopeless can be lived through with such peace.

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
  — Isaiah 26:3

We take comfort in God's promises and in knowing that whatever happens, our Heavenly Father is in control and will continue to be with Lauren and Cam all the way through, carrying them in his encircling arms of love and walking with them each step of the way. 

“..... for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
  — Hebrews 13:5b

We appreciate your prayers through the difficult days ahead and pray, that despite how dark and hopeless the situation may seem, God's light with shine forth and His name will be glorified. 

“But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.”
  — Job 23:10

Kakadu, NT

A few weeks back, Dave and I were able to get away 

for a couple of days and spend 2 nights in Kakadu. 

We stayed at the iconic Crocodile Hotel at Jabiru.

If you don't know about this Hotel, it was built back in the 80's

in the shape of a crocodile

 (which you can only really see from the air)

Anyway, it was a lovely couple of days away.

We were able to do a sunset cruise on the Yellow Water Cruises

which was amazing. Well worth it! 

But probably one of the biggest highlights of the trip was

sitting at the famous Cahills Crossing for hours and hours,

watching the huge saltwater crocs as they fought over fish,

crossed the flowing causeway, dodged vehicles and calmly 

floated down the river. It was epic! If you do ever go, make sure

you go at high tide, as it's got to be seen to be believed. 

At one stage we counted 40 crocodiles! (that we could see,

there was probably more under the water) 

Well, enough said. I'll let the photos speak for themselves. 

Enjoy! 

And that, my friends, is why we don't go

swimming in the Territory!

I've uploaded a short video for those interested.

Sorry for the quality, but I had to resize it so small

for the blog that it lost a lot of its quality.