Recent Qld Trip

Recently, Dave and I took a quick trip to Queensland in the truck to deliver some freight and we were able to catch up with some family as well. 

It was great to catch up and visit and get a small road trip in while we were at it. 

Due to the ice-pack not working in the truck, we were not able to sleep inside the truck so we opted to take along the girls swags and sleep under the stars on the trailer. This was wonderful, staring up at the stars and feeling the breeze on our face as we slept, except, of course, when it rained. 

The first little shower had has quickly moving ourselves to some available picnic tables that worked perfectly, but the second time, it was a torrential downpour out of Barcaldine and there was no under cover space. So after braving it, with our swags pulled over our heads for almost an hour, we realised that the water was pouring in, we were both soaked, and so was every stitch of our bedding, mattresses included, so we moved into the truck. No bedding and a little stuffy but at least dry. 

Anyway, travelling is always an adventure and that's the beauty of it. I love it! 

We crossed some beautiful country and although we'd seen most of it before, I was still soaking it all in and enjoying the view, snapping happily away. 

One of the highlights of the trip was getting to go on a plane ride in a very small plane with Dave's brother. It was absolutely epic and awesome. I love flying and wished we could stay up longer. God's creation never ceases to amaze me. What an awesome God that loves us so much that he created so much beauty all around us. Despite the world's chaos, he gives us little glimpses of heaven in his creation. Boy, won't heaven be absolutely magnificent! 

Psalm 8:3, 9  When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; ... O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!
 

 WELCOME

Esther Rose McKenna

Yes, we have another beautiful little 

granddaughter.

Born yesterday to James and Abbi. 

Mum and bub are doing well.

Unfortunately, due to silly government rules, we

will have to wait a little longer to hold the precious 

little darling, but it will be worth it.

Her siblings are very excited and longing to meet their

new baby sister. 

Stay tuned to this space, as any day now Laine 

and Emilee will be giving us another beautiful

grandbaby. Let's see if the girls win out once again! 

Psalm 127:3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD:

 and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

Proverbs 17:6 Children's children are the crown of old men;

 and the glory of children are their fathers.

Psalm 127:4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; 

so are children of the youth.

A Blessed and Wet Wet Wet Christmas

We were able to spend Christmas with Abbi and James and the kids out at Tipperary. It rained non-stop while we were there but it was lovely to spend lots of time with the grandkids, baking and painting and icing bikkies and playing with playdough, watching cricket, getting soaked in the rain, playing some tennis, basketball and cricket. 

The kids are growing so quickly and we enjoyed every minute with them. On the last day, the rain lifted and we were able to drive down to the very flooded river and let the kids play in the mud while the men threw a line in (without getting a bite and seeing no crocs). 

It was a beautiful weekend, and although we might have eaten too much, what a blessing to love and be loved and enjoy family time. 

Isaiah 55:10-12 

 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.

 

PHOTO DUMP FROM A RECENT TRIP

So, it's been a long while since we were able to take a road trip,

but recently, after lockdowns, lockouts, job losses etc,

we felt in need of a break. 

 

We packed a few things and set off on the open road to get 

some fresh air and create new memories wherever the road took us.

(which wasn't very far, due to time constraints, but it was a break nonetheless)

We were able to make it as far south as Alice Springs and then east a little to Gemtree fossicking grounds where we dug in the dirt for 6 hours in the middle of an NT heatwave.

All in all, it was an adventure and a much needed break. 

I won't bore you with explanations of the photos, 

so please just enjoy the view as we share our little holiday with you. 

I will say one thing though, the Devils Marbles at sunrise is EPIC! 

Genesis 1:31

 And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good.

 And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.