On The Road Again

Here we are, in Aneheim. We are on a family adventure to the Catholic Family Conference. Time for good friends and good times. Here's a photo of our darling Savanna in her very stylish glasses.
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Praise and Thanksgiving

My pilgrimage is now complete and my journey through life continues. Australia was a source of blessings and grace. I thank our Heavenly Father for bringing me to the Land Down Under where He gathered me with faith filled people and spectacular sights. Australia will always hold a special memory in my heart.

I also want to thank you all for your prayers for my family and myself while I was gone. Charles and Savanna had a great time at camp and with their friends. Mike worked hard while I was gone and is now happily reaping the rewards, fishing in Alaska.

I especially want to thank my Mom and Dad. Without their generous support, Australia would have never been a reality.

Archbishop Niederauer of San Francisco CA posed for this great shot with David, me, Karen, Meghann and Sr Stella Marie (Sister of Life). Archbishop Niederauer was very social. He was delighted to hear that we were from California and so close to his home.

Matt Maher and me. Matt Maher is a Catholic music artist. He is incredible! His concerts are full of energy from the Holy Spirit. I attended a local concert last year and he leads an amazing praise and worship concert. His concerts were short in Australia, but the music was true to his nature. I got lucky with this photo. Some how, I was the 3rd person in line. How that happened was a grace from God. There were hundreds of people waiting to meet him. Charles is a big fan of his, so this photo was taken for him.

Anyone recognize this guy? He starred in a movie that changed lives. He was at St Benedict's Church (our daily meeting place) for most of the time we were there. He is a very prayerful man. It was rather difficult to get this picture. Yep, it is Eduardo Verastegui, the star from the movie Bella.

Just a note

Sebastian has asked that I post a correction. Though I beat him 4 times at cards, he turned around and beat me 7 times. But in the end, I beat him one more time. Sebastian, thanks for hanging out with me and for all the great entertainment! Come visit me in America!
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Big winner

This is Sebastian, the kid I kept beating in cards. He's my cousin's son.
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Mercy is Falling, is Falling, is Falling...

Actually rain is falling in Sydney though God's mercy is always pouring out on us.

Today was the first rain since I arrived. The forecast has called for rain for about a week! We thought it was going to rain on us while sleeping at Randwick. Blessed be God for keeping us dry.

Today we visited Watson's Bay. The view of the Pacific coast is breathtaking...literally. The cliff we saw is a popular suicide spot. Many people jump off to their end. Nice, huh!

The fish and chips for lunch was the best ever. Actually all the food here (except World Youth Day freebies) was quite scrumptious. Uncle Al took me to the best restaurants.

We came home in the early afternoon. A nice change from being out all day long for the past 11 days.

My bags are packed and I'm ready for my voyage home. I leave first thing in the morning. See ya when I'm stateside.

Pray for a safe journey. God Bless.
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It's a Manly Day

Our God is an awesome God! Tues took me to Manly. Uncle Al and I visited this surf town on the Pacific Coast. Definitely a place I could relocate too! We took the ferry through the Sydney harbour and walked to the beach. We headed toward a very small beach under the shadow of a bluff. We climbed up the bluff through a densely vegetated walking path. It was just beautiful. When we got to the other side, there were lots of surfers waiting for wave. They were so far away from the beach! We had lunch on the wharf and made it home before dark. I spent the evening with Denise (my cousin) and her family. Tomarrow brings my last adventure! Keep the prayers coming for a safe trip home. God Bless you all.
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