After our epic road trip, I had the privledge of housesitting for a dear couple just north of Brisbane. It was so lovely! It was so lovely and peaceful, and I spent much time fellowshipping with dear friends.
For the first three nights, some girls from Melbourne stayed with me. On Sunday, we went out to visit some friends, and I got bogged in their driveway, before even attempting to cross the river running through it. The mud on my arm is the result of getting un-bogged.
The home we were staying in is something of a tropical oasis, and many little animals make their home there, such as this frog, and the lizard I found in the kitchen one day. The birds come in each day to be fed, and were so beautiful (although noisy at 5:30am!)
On the Monday, we took a drive down to Redcliff, to view the muddy waters of the bay. There was a storm brewing, and very windy. The water was brown, as a result of the flooding.
On Tuesday, we were all cooped up inside the house as a result of the raging storm outside. The rain was absolutely torrential, and the lightning sounded like it was striking right next door.
Eventually we ventured outside, and discovered that our whole street had became a raging river, and there was no way any of us were going anywhere! Unfortunately, I didn't get any photos as it was still raining and I didn't want the camera to get wet. And, I thought it would stay that way for days, at least.
We started praying. The girls were due to fly out the next morning, and I was only a little bit worried at what might happen if we were stranded at the house for another week. Would we have enough food?
Their parents were calling me, asking me how bad the situation was, and what I was going to do about it. All I could do was pray!
Dear friends of ours heard of our predicament and staged a rescue mission in their four-wheel-drive. The water had gone done somewhat by the afternoon, but as other roads flooded over, it was perfect timing.
So that was my flood story. Other friends have more dramatic tales, and pictures to show for it.
A few days later, Rocky & I went for a walk, and found that there was still a bit of damage in the nearby area.
See the log lodged in the tree near the top of the photo? That was the height of the water when it came gushing through.
Yes, there's a road under there.
This road used to be sealed bitumen. The flood washed it away, back to dirt again. The debris in the trees shows the height of the flood water.
The sunsets were spectacular :)
Visiting friends, and talking for hours.
I spent much time with these dear people. Here they are cutting out a shirt for me, which I learnt how to sew :)
On one of my last days there, I drove up to the Sunshine Coast to meet some friends. The beach there is absolutely beautiful!
It was a fantastic trip, and I still don't think I took enough photos to justly show it all! The Lord blessed me so much, and spoke to me, and drew me nearer to Himself. I can't exaggerate how good the fellowship was, just spending time talking about the Lord and His Word. I was very tempted to accept the numerous invitations to live up there!
Thank you Lord, for such a blessed, beautiful holiday.
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