The Promised Land

Well, here we are in the Promised Land… and our troubles are still with us. Many people told us to enjoy ourselves on our trip and for some crazy reason I thought we would get away and actually enjoy ourselves, that being away from “it” all would be the ticket away from pain. Well, I couldn’t have been more wrong. Grieving is grieving no matter where you are!!! Nonetheless, we are trying very hard to just be and soak up the culture and take-in the experience before us.

So far we haven’t seen much. We wandered through the old city and wailed at the western wall. We went to the Holy Sepulchre Church where, supposedly is the place, Christ was crucified. I’ve formed a few opinions so far and they may change over time, but so far I don’t get the whole thing about people feeling Gods presence here… More than other places in the world. I’m not taking away from the fact that this is REAL stuff and it’s the Bible land… It’s just that so far all of the holy sites have been turned into shrines and I just don’t get it. It doesn’t remind me of our Shepherd, Jesus Christ. But, again, that’s just my opinion and anyone can disagree.

Anyhow, it’s tough being on this trip but we are powering through and hoping something good comes from it. Our prayer is that God makes us feel like His beloved children, that He reminds us that He loves us and will not forsake us. Of course we know what the scriptures say, but we want to “feel” it. ***on a side note, and I’m just throwing this out there for anyone who may still read our blog- Please don’t feel the need to apologize if you bring tears to our eyes when talking with us. We cry on our own in private, in public and in talking with others. Honestly, it is relieving and feels good!!! So, in all love, don’t apologize and please don’t tell us not to cry. (just putting that out there)