Leaving Scotland was a bitter-sweet experience...I had such a memorable time, but I don't think that I could have gone without Linda another day!
I left Dunvegan on Tuesday morning and took the car that had been a loaner to me during my stay there. The the Johnstones and Morag MacLeod drove me to Inverness. We had a wonderful afternoon meal before having to say "Cheerio." They were so sweet to me during my stay.
I got to bed early, but did not sleep well. I did have an alarm clock, but the mind plays so many scenarios...it will quit working in the middle of the night; you won't hear it go off; you have it set wrong, etc. Well, it did go off, it was set right and I did hear it. I got up at 4am and was at the airport by 5:30. Flew from Inverness to London-Gatwick, to Atlanta and then to San Antonio. No glitches this time. In fact, my flight from Atlanta to San Antonio left an 90 minutes earlier than scheduled giving Linda, Elizabeth and myself a little more time to visit before I crashed.
I am thankful for many things:
- For God's goodness in providing the opportunity to proclaim His Word in Scotland
- For the financial provision to go
- For Linda's excitement for me to have this unusual ministry...I never sensed anything from her except genuine freedom for me to leave her and be separated for more than two months.
- For the prayers of many who offered prayers on my behalf, which impacted the next few points of thanksgiving.
- For the warm way that I was received by all the people I encountered
- For the seeds planted, lives touched and relationships established.
- For good health and protection in travel (I drove over 3000 miles without incident...all on the wrong side of the road)
- For all the magnificent scenery encountered
- And for much more...
I will hear from the Church of Scotland next week as to whether or not they have approved my ministry there. I will blog that. Until then, please know that it was my joy in sharing my experiences with you and a "Thanks" to all of you who responded to the blogs.
Till later, I remain His glad servant,
Robert Calhoun
