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Both Harry and I are back in Greece, but not for long. Tomorrow we leave for London, England. Work related for Harry, of course. For me… just tagging along to tour around and shop.
As for this past week…. It has been a busy one. First, trying to clean the house, unpack, wash all the 3 weeks worth of laundry, repack, gather all pet supplies for another week gone from home. And of course give Kayne, Oliver, and Miss Peabody the much-needed attention they desire.
Also, we have friends of friends in town or should I say in port. A retired Admiral and his family, a great God loving family that sailed into Souda for a bit before heading to Israel. Must be the life. Retired and sailing around the world.
We are so excited for them to be able to experience life in such a solitude atmosphere.
(Marathi Beach)
Harry arranged for the kids… I say kids (they are 18-mid 20’s) to help our friends with some cleaning on the sailboat. It was a real treat for the kids to be able to hang out and relax on a sailboat. And an even greater blessing for the Admiral and his family to clean the barnacles and seaweed off the bottom of his boat. And all for the price of a cookout.
The kids had no problem working all day to helping our newfound friends. I am proud of Harry’s ministry for so many things… but Harry has instilled in our kids the importance lending a helping hand to a brother or sister in need.
“If one falls down,
His friend can help him up!”
We were so proud of our kids…. it was hard work. Trying to clean and scrub away sea junk while treading water. Then when the sides are clean the kids had to snorkel under water and clean and chip away more. Then they had to totally submerge to clean and chip away more sea gunk…. while constantly kicking their fins to keep themselves against the catamaran. The kids had fun though.
I think it’s the fellowship that we all enjoy. Hard work or not… when we are fellowshipping it just makes it fun. And Christian fellowship is the best. You cannot beat a day out to sea working and fellowshipping with others of like faith.
There was no Bible Study… no sermon… just fellowship. And sometimes that is just what we need as Christians. Time to relax and enjoy each other’s company. Friendship amongst other believers regardless of race, rank, gender, or denominational affiliations is such a blessing here in Crete. Companionship with believers is extremely important to our Christian walk. Here in Greece our main concern is whether or not one speaks English… and sometimes we do not worry with that too much.
Fellowship while taking a rest
Souda Bay being a transient spot… we often have visitors from all over. From ships coming into port, airplanes landing at the base to the many civilians vacation or just passing through here. From the Scandinavian tourist to our friends in ministry from South Africa we are privileged to be geographically situated to meet some pretty amazing people. Friendships have been acquired by the oddest means. Most of the time… simply by accident.
3 Pilots: 2 Vietman and 1 Commercial
(Guess which one not Vietnam?)
I would say that is true… other than there are no accidents with God or His timing. I think He has strategically places us in the precise place at His precise time. It is up to us to figure out how to work for Him after that. Everything works for the good of those who work for His glory.
Blessings until next time,
Kristie
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