Shalom Y’all!
We have been seeing so many things that it all becoming a blur! LOL! I believe it will not truly sink in until I get home and sort out some pictures.
Today was a special day for me. Among our sites we visited the original Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrows) the street where Jesus walked carrying His cross. This pavement is 20 feet below the other Via Dolorosa, the more modern one. Here, beneath the city, where a convent was built over top, the air was cool and dry and we walked along narrow passways that had been excavated to reveal the original stones of the chariot path. We all sat or stood on the stones while Pastor Jimmy read the Scriptures that reminded us how much Jesus suffered before He was crucified.
After the Scripture was read, I sang the song “Via Dolorosa” with lovely background track. Unfortunately, I choked up and had to stop and start again. My mind had gone blank and I could not remember the next word! Ack! A singer’s biggest nightmare!
The good thing is, it was an informal time and the music director simply rewound the track and I started again, and this time, I remembered the words. It was a special song in a very special place. How many people get to actually sing “Via Dolorosa” ON the Via Dolorosa? Few I would imagine. I am very blessed.
I do have some pictures to share and more will be coming once I get home.
This picture is sunrise on the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus spent so much of His time.
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I am so thrilled you are getting this opportunity. What a beautiful picture.
I am sure it would hard not to get choked up singing that song in that place. It will always be a very special memory for you.
Such a special time. What a blessing!!
~ Rachelle
Glad you are having a Blessed time. The picture is very beautiful! If I was you, I don’t think I could remember one word of the song with so much to take in, so in all reality you did a great job!
By the way…. What kind of food are you having there? Anything new and exciting??!?!?
Can’t wait to hear from you again.
Carol O.
Oh my, how lovely! I think I would spend the whole time crying with each realization of where our Lord actually spoke, walked and breathed. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Be blessed,
Christy B
I can see why God wanted you to make this trip! What a blessing you are to all of us that want to hear about this incredable experience when you get back!
i’m so glad you got to go on this trip. I’ve really enjoyed reading all about it. I’ve never been and would love to go one day also. Thank you for bringing your adventure into my life. I love the picture of the sea of galilee. I can only imagine what you felt as you sat there. Your description of what happened to you brought tears to my eyes. I love you so much..Marilyn