We are in Israel. Let that wash over you. Amazing. Even more amazing, we are actually staying in The Garden of The Garden Tomb. The crowds are gone and it is quiet ... except for the birds and the occasional call to prayer. We are truly blessed.
We spent the last two days in Galilee. Torrey put her toes in the Sea of Galilee and at that moment I couldn't help but think "Did Jesus put his toes in the water at this spot too?" We stood on Mt. Carmel and looked over the valley where Armigeddon will take place. Breathtaking. Even admidst a nasty dust storm that drastically reduced our visibility. We saw the "Jesus boat" that was discovered in the mud along the banks of the Galilee ... it has been dated back to the time of Jesus. Perhaps this was the boat where He stood and said "Peace. Be still." We went to the Mediterannean and put our toes in the water near Cessarea. Full days. Days where you want to pinch yourself and say, "Am I really here?"
Tomorrow we head to Masada, the Dead Sea and Ein Gedi (where David hid from Saul). We will also look for the cave where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered well over 40 years ago. There will even be a camel ride or two (not 3 ... I've already done it and I'm good. Really.)
And, tomorrow is our girl's 14th birthday. We are thrilled to be celebrating it here, in this land we love so dearly. We are blessed.
I have taken hundreds of pictures ... I just haven't downloaded them because my computer is in Texas. Expect a post with a thousand pictures in the coming days!
Shalom!
2 comments:
Have a great time!!!! How does Dean like it? Can Torrey remember some of these places from her Bible class?
So very happy that you all are having such wonderful experiences together. Can't wait to hear and see all about them. Miss you here in Texas though.
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