I had wanted to walk on the beach but it started to down pour rain. Since it is not suppose to rain in Fiji, I did not bring a rain jacket. I stood looking out at the rain and thought maybe I should stay in and read. Ever so softly the words “Come and walk on the beach with me,” were spoken to my heart. So I headed out for a time of sweet fellowship, a walk on the beach with my Lord. I started heading west on the beach and my heart had an ache inside going the wrong way is what was impressed and I turned around and headed east.

I walked until I came to a village further down on the beach. 2 young boys, Rotuma and Pitar, were playing on the beach and I heard the familiar greeting ~ Bula! I stopped to talk with the boys. Romi their father came out. As I shared about Jesus, another son, Komel, came along with 2 more friends. When I lead the prayer of salvation and to be filled, all but Pitar prayed. He appeared old enough to understand, but he wasn’t praying. Gently the Holy Spirit of the Lord whispered to my heart “His ears ~ K ~ it’s his ears ~ I want to open them.” I ask Romi if I could pray for Pitar to be healed and he said yes. Pitar came to me without hesitation. I prayed. As I whispered softly into his ears: Jesus my Savior and Pitar started to repeat my words ~ at first it was quietly, then it became louder and louder. Jesus be my Savior. It was so sweet as His face was lit up with the glory of the Lord. Romi thanked me for coming.

As I started to walk back, it started to rain even harder. When I arrived back to where the hotel property starts, a Security guard on the boardwalk, Bare, greeted me, he had been watching me from a distance. As I stood in the rain, I shared the Love of God with him and he prayed to receive Jesus. Bare stood under an umbrella staying dry and I stood happily on the beach with the rain pouring down drenching me. I thank the Lord for asking me to walk on the beach rain and all.

Una, a young girl needed the healer of the broken hearted. As she unfolded her story, she shared with me that her mother had abandoned her. She asked me if there was a way to help her “move on” and get beyond the hurt in her heart. She repeated some of the words that her mother had said. We talked about empty places, hurt and anger in her heart. To move on begins with her accepting the healer of the broken hearted and then forgiving her mother. Jesus could help her get past all the anger and hurt. She had tears in her eyes as we talked about her having to forgive her mom. As we prayed, she paused and really thought about the words we were praying for her mother. Afterward, we talked further on what her heavenly Father would do for her. She has a bible, so I encouraged her to read her bible and know that it was written just for her. As we were finishing our conversation, Una shared with me that ever since her mom left, she kept everything inside. She had a hard time opening up to anyone else. She knew that this was appointed and really special. I told her that she opened up her heart to the one who could truly heal her heart. It was really precious to me that the Lord chose me to minister to this young girl.

Wazil ~ the chef at the hotel prayed with me to receive Jesus. The Light of the world entered and he was so happy so he asked if he could make me my dinner as an expression of thanks. I said sure and left it up to him what I would eat. He started me off with gingered prawn and chicken soup, truly a delight. The second course was Thai Fish cakes that were so delicious. The tastes were from another part of the world and dinner was an absolute treat! Wazil told the waiter that this was a special dinner for a special person. I’m thankful for the Lord for allowing me to be so special!!!!
NOTE: This was wonderful meal and no I don’t think I can cook it at home ~ you’l just have to trust me!!! No photos available.. 🙁

Frog Hunting

The resort has many activities for the kids so the parents can unwind at night. As I was walking back to my bure, there was a group was gathered around the lily pad. The group was “hunting” frogs and putting them back into the pond. A conversation starts about where was I from, as I spoke funny. All the kids were from New Zealand. One young girl, Ruby, said my accent was “cool” and all took guesses about where I was from. America!!! They were excited as I was their first “American.” We talked about what I was doing. All the kids came to my bure to sit on the veranda and see photos of China, France, Friends and Meet Val. I share with them why I travel around the world. They all pray to receive Jesus. Thank you Lord, for the Children of the World!

Mom, you’ve got to meet her.and bring your camera!!!!

After the around the world session, I decided to turn in for the night and changed into my pajamas. About 20 minutes later, I had a knock at my door. It is one of the boys, Garrif and his mother, Jules. She apologizes and says, Garrif was so excited that he dragged her here to meet me. It was ok with me. Garrif also wanted her to also meet Val, as he travels with a small bear, Mr. Ears. Jules and I talk about my travels. Garrif says, she has a photo of the Eiffel tower in Paris. They share that it is where Garrif’s dad proposed to his mother many years before. Garrif says, Mom, I want a photo of her so I can take her photo to school for show and tell! Yikes! Please let me change!!!

One of my experiences over on this side of the island has to do with transportation. It is different from being in Suva where transportation was frequent, affordable and not really that far from downtown. Where I’m staying now is approx 15 Kilometers from downtown Sigatoga and there are a few ways to get around: 1. Two feet~ with the distance, it is not the most time efficient way to get to town. 2. Taxi Cab ~ the fare one way to downtown is $15 not the most wise way to spend my money 3. Public Bus – I enjoy riding the bus here as I get to meet so many people. But bus schedules in Sigatoga are about every hour and run on Fiji time ~ you need to be early because the bus might be early and if you miss it, the next one will come in an hour (hopefully). 4. Mini Vans & Trucks. There are a number of mini vans making runs along the Queens road. It is the only major road here in Fiji and it circles the entire Island. Drivers make passenger runs back and forth from Nadi to Suva. It is not uncommon for a mini van to stop and pick up a “rider” that flags them down and the fare is the same as the public bus. Trucks are even cheaper. Back home, I think it would be kind of like “hitchhiking” ~ here it is normal public transportation and it’s another adventure with the Holy Spirit!!!!