over 4000 kilometers, Sollentuna, Sweden
We are back in Sweden. It wasn't without some sadness we unpacked Mr. Blues and left the 8 or so square meters we have called home the last month. And not without some happy confusion. This trip didn't turn out at all like I thought.
In the beginning I simply thought this would be a kind of mission trip from 24-7 Prayer in Sweden, where God would lead us to places and people and we would be God to them. And yes, that was part of it, but only a small sliver of the entire picture. In terms of being a mission team, we were a failure. We didn't have a single "God conversation" with anyone as a matter of fact. We ended up not being a mission team, and not going for a vacation. We were just "other". It seemed more like real life, but in a mobile way. Having a rhythm of prayer, food, sleep, time for self and others, listening to God and what he wants for different places while traveling is by no means simple, but still this was one of the most important things we learnt from the journey. And the other result of this journey is faith. God has not failed us yet.
Everytime we were out of money (remember that we started the journey with only about 2000 SEK in our pockets) it somehow worked out. Either buy gifts from our lovely parents, or from more salary than we expected, or by accomodation or food just being sorted for us. Mr. Blues broke down 4 times (one time not blogged about yet. Maybe later). The first time we were devastated (turned out great and we met cool Ana and Marco in Germany). The second time was bad (we got richly blessed by Pavel and friends in Czech Rep). The third time was alright (van is fixed and we get spoiled by Regina in Slovakia). The forth time we just laughed (and get van fixed at low price and food + entertainment from polish family). God is faithful, and he can do anything. Even take care of four bewildered kids traveling through Europe showing them what life could be like if we let Him.
This blog has only showed glimpses of our travels. You are always welcome to our houses if you wish to hear a more full story over big cups of tea.
Big thank you's to all of you who have prayed. You were a vital part of it, and we are deeply thankful.
Peace and blessings on all of your journeys, whether they be on the outside or the inside.
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3 comments:
well done guys, you made it! we will certainly take u up on the cup of tea offer sometime.
lots and lots of love
Welcome back.
Hey I just realised that I used to have a Volkswagon Transporter, only mine was red and wasn't called Mr Blues. It was great. it was the first bus my family had. Happy memories.
Låter underbart..... =) Kramar!
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