Well we've had some fun sailing- and I think the Psalmist best describes our journey so far:
"Others went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters.
They saw the works of the LORD, his wonderful deeds in the deep.
For he spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high the waves.
They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths; in their peril their courage melted away.
They reeled and staggered like drunken men; they were at their wits' end.
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress.
He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed.
They were glad when it grew calm," Psalm 107 :23-30
Your guessed it- high seas, flying objects (indeed the ingredients for pancakes spread all over the galley floor (yep milk and flour....messy messy), stumbling lunatics.......
To say we were glad when it grew calm is an understatement- we were ecstatic :).
Now every movement feels like a peaceful rocking.
We have had a wonderful display of wild life. All of a sudden the amazing facial reconstructions we were learning about via DVD were abandoned when the bridge announced "Whales port side". 20 odd nurses evacuated the room for the sight. Finally resettled in our training session and "Dolphins port side" sent us diving for the upper deck again (our poor co-ordinators must have wondered whether they would ever get through the lesson).
Last night we enjoyed sunset from the bow of the ship with dolphins again gracing us with their company.
Bed is calling but just for my Sunday School kids here is what there take on the last few days might be (Thanks to Colin Buchanan). I am afraid you'll have to imagine the actions that go with the song- such fun:
Arr you.. Serving Cap –’n Jesus?
He’s the master of the wind and waves
There’s Yo ho ho
No other name by which you can be saved
Through Scurvy, shark and ship wreck
In ev ‘ry storm and strife
Sail on with Cap ‘n Jesus as the treasure of your life
Climb the rig-ging! Aye, aye Cap ‘n
Swab the deck! Aye, aye Cap ‘n
Row the long boat! Aye, aye Cap ‘n
And dance the horn pipe now...!
Heave a-way! Haul a-way!
Heave a-way! Haul a-way!
Land ho! Land ho! Land ho! (Hopefully after another 7days)
Until next time....
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