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It is Saturday afternoon, and what a day it has been in Australia, welcoming 16 year old Jessica Watson home after her 210 days at sea circumnavigating the globe. I'm waiting to see the figures, but I'm sure they could not crowd another person into the forecourt at the Opera House, and the craft out on the water were feet apart on the harbour.
This week I was blessed with God's greatness as we drove home last night. The sky was a beautiful luminous dark blue, with tinges of orange above the horizon. Only the evening star was shining, and it was awesome.
My heart swelled with joy when saw Jessica on the TV today, and I shed a tear too, as many other people did too.... to think of the strength of this teenager, and it was wonderful to see so many teenage girls speak about how she has inspired them. I am sure there are big things ahead of Jessica. It was so inspiring to hear her speak, and also the two lads who were the previous circumnavigators who met her inside the Finish Line at the Heads and brought the boat in to the Welcome Home.
I was so pleased to have a quiet day today, I know I said we were going away, but last night we decided that it wasn't worth it, we needed the rest.HIS NAME One Minute Devotions B.J.Hoff
Let us rejoice in the beauty
and the power of His name-
Jesus.....
Saviour.....
Lord.....
The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
the righteous run to it and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10
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5 comments:
Amen for simple joys...sometimes the simple things are the greatest things....
Never would have heard about this if it weren't for your blog!! That is wonderful news about Jessica being home safe. I'll be sure to show this all to my grands for inspiration, not necessarily that they have to do the same, but to have their own dreams and to follow them! Have a lovely week-end and God bless!
Amazing young girl, and as always you blog was new and very interesting, you are special, and have endeared into my world too, lots of hugs Barbara
Unfortunately - I didn't know about the young sailor! Makes me wonder if she isn't one of the young kids we used to read about in sailing magazines (liveaboards). Way to go Jessica! I enjoyed reading your post - I love watching the sky. Simple things. Thanks for stopping by! Take care! Jenn
She made it this time, congratulations to her, but I still think she was way too young to attempt this.
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