Today we both decided and agreed that we will move back to Brisbane where our family and friends are. Being away and coming back has convinced us: that’s where we belong; even if we have to rent for the rest of our lives. Going back to church today and visiting family members was like coming home after a long absence. We didn’t feel that when we got back to Boonah.
Looking back over the last five weeks it’s strange what comes to mind. Muir woods was one highlights and so I mentioned that to a friend of ours named Annie. I told her about the fog and the dew that waters the giant redwoods in California and she reminded me of the mist that used to water the earth in the creation account (Genesis 2:4-6).
There was also something I heard in church in San Francisco last weekend that popped back into my mind. It wasn’t a wonderful or memorable sermon, but one thing the pastor said made perfect sense. We humans only have significance if we are made in the image of God, leave him out of the picture and we lose that significance. If there is no God, if we’re just here because of some random chemical reaction, then we are cosmic accidents going no where and of no more significance than a blade of grass.
Strange that those two things are what I remembered first when I started to look back. Of course, there were many scenic highlights that I would love to see again – like the Rockies, the autumn leaves at Tremblant, the architecture in Chicago, and the green fields of Maryland. And there were many memorable occasions and encounters that I’d love to relive, especially the time spent with Hannah, meeting Justin, visiting the Thomsens, and dinner with Bronwyn and Josie. But, strangely, out of all those beautiful places and people, what comes to mind first is our eternal significance, and the feasibility of creation.
You may think I’m crazy, but that’s the truth. I’m not pretending or trying to make a good impression; those are two truths that are even more dear to me now than before.
I’ve enjoyed writing this blog – it’s also been a good way to share our experiences with you and for us to remember where we’ve been and what we’ve done. Thanks for joining us on this journey.
P.S. I think I’m going to go on blogging. I’ll let you know when I get re-started.
It’s probably going to be called either: In My Life or ithappenedjusttheotherday. I’ll share my experiences, tell you what I’ve been reading, watching, and listening to, pass on recipes, and steer you to things that have enriched my life.
P.P.S. If I can work it out I’ll post some more photos of the journey.
In My Life 
Leave a comment