Well after an enjoyable walk through the old city of Salzburg, we found ourselves driving into Italy, the country we as a family were longing to see - and it did not disappoint. We all had that sense that if felt a bit surreal as we found ourselves in Florence gazing at what must be the most incredible Cathedral I will ever find myself near! And we almost had the joy of meeting friends from Winnipeg here, but we missed each other at the Dome.
Then the next day we found ourselves walking the romantic streets of Venice, strolling along the canals eating Gelato and sipping Lattes!
What a thrill for us as a family to walk these streets that we are used to seeing in movies, but now walked along and just soaked in the beauty. From there it was off to the Cinque Terre to enjoy the village of Corniglia, swim in the Mediterranean, and enjoy the views as we enjoyed the Italian Pasta.
One of the treats for us was also to enjoy the hospitality of a local Italian family in rural Italy, not far from Venice. My family is still raving about the pasta they served us!
But in all of the beauty of these places, it has been a treat to hear my children still talk about and long for Ukraine, the place this journey all began serving God together with Shelter Plus, Morris and Nassau Street Church. I have been thinking much of Philippians the last day as our children check their facebook accounts and message their new friends from Ukraine realizing the truth of the words that Paul writes in this book. True fellowship and community does not simply come from hanging out together, but from laboring and struggling together for the sake of the gospel! What a wonderful truth.
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