Jul. 17, 2007 - The 40 hour countdown!
40 is such a great number. For me it has always symbolised the end of a time of trial, a time of waiting, a time of growth.
Right now we are at 40 hours and counting...counting down to the moment we drive through the gates of Tardun for the last time and set our compass for another adventure! This move is the one we hope to make our last, the move where once we arrive we get that gut feeling that this is plot of earth our life roots are meant to push down into, strong and deep. That has been our prayer, and our hope.
Cleaning and packing has taken up most of the last week, though regular breaks to walk out back and drink in once more the stark desert view has left me with mixed emotions. The land here is beautiful in its barreness, offering me endless hours of private walks where my mind was nourished by the silence the outback offers the lone wanderer. It is that which I shall miss. I am a creature who desires time alone to ponder, pray and refocus, so having these bush tracks invite me daily to spend time exploring them has been an intimate gift, a very tangible gift, of God's grace.
Our new home is by the Great Southern Ocean, and the walks that will entice and refresh me will be along the sea shore - such a different view than here, but I am ready for the call of crashing waves once again. I have missed the salt water assailing my senses, something I spent the first 32 years of my life taking for granted. In just 5 days time my footprints will mark white sands and the start of our newest life chapter will begin....I can't wait.
Prayers for safe travel and good health are always gratefully accepted. See you when I'm there!
Comments
Jul. 18, 2007 - I know you've missed the seaside life...
Posted by Anonymous
so I hope you find joy in living nearby again. Safe travels.
Susan <><
www.kerugma.net/blog
Jul. 19, 2007 - Best wishes for a safe trip
Posted by Anonymous
and looking forward to reading your posts from the coast :-)
Sarah
Jul. 21, 2007 - Your new home
Posted by AnnY
I read with interest all that you write about the places you have lived. We've only seen a small part of your country but I truly remember the outback feel -- even if we were among many tourists -- walking the desert can be awesome.
May you find many new adventures in your home on the coast and I will continue to enjoy learning about a part of the country we never got to see ---but maybe someday we will.
Jul. 26, 2007 - Moving again ....
Posted by shelso
..... hope it's all gone smoothly for you! We are back in Amsterdam again hoping to settle into our new home on Wednesday. Not long to go.
I had the opportunity to see the area that you are moving to many years ago. SO BEAUTIFUL. God bless youall!
Jul. 26, 2007 - Your Move
Posted by Innerelder
First of all, thank you for your comments on my poem at my Innerelder blogsite. I am your blogfriend, Cristina's mom (Juggling Paynes).
I admire your will to move. I feel "stuck" here in my home for almost 40 years and would love to find new adventures in a new place. I also relate to your love of walking and needing solitude to reflect and refresh. Good for you! I wish you joy and refreshing seaside walks in your new home.
