The last day together...

Yesterday, Sunday, we had bacon and eggs for breakfast. Those of you who know Andrew well will realise how significant this is for him! It was a fitting last breaky together and there was time before the church service to have a fuller meal.

The service at Borroloola AIM church was similar to other indigenous churches in that there’s a time of singing and then a time of sharing. Perhaps it is a cultural thing because the Aboriginal people are a “story based” culture. It is certainly different from what we are used to.

After lunch, we escaped the heat by going down to the river.  It looks SOOO inviting and unfortunately is the last place you can cool off - unless you want it to be the last place that you experience... the waters are infested with crocodiles!  We found some shade, talked with one another, read books, the kids played games and some spent time singing and practising songs on guitars and a violin.  It was a relaxed, informal time and I loved it.

We had an early dinner that night because the evening church meeting was to start at 6pm.  Some of the church leaders came and had dinner with us. We didn’t get to the church until 7pm but as I mentioned, time is fluid here. This time the singing and sharing happened by a campfire.

Afterwards, we came back and the rest of the team were getting organised for an early get away this morning.  Goodbyes were a bit rushed but somehow easier that way. We will miss being with this team as they go on to other indigenous communities in outback Queensland for one more week but are so thankful for the time we have had together and the bonds that have been formed.