By Yvonne Lombard on Wednesday, 26 August 2009
Category: Yvonne Lombard

Home away from home

I think I need to recheck my family roots after my 3weeks experience in Croatia... somewhere I got some croatian blood in me I am sure of it! Apart from walking tall amongst other ´giants´ and my name sounding like every name on street i felt so part of the family there, I only found later that the true secret was a connection from the heart.

For the first time in my life I truly understand the importance an need of a spiritual family and to be true brothers and sisters in Christ, serving and living each other as God loves us. Lifting each other up, growing together and not just going to church but BEING the church every day!

Croatia… the raw beauty of God´s creation, the steadfast presence of the mountains, the perfect clear water of the ocean, the old buildings that tells endless stories and especially the people were such a blessing for me and my team this year!

It was home away from home!

I really want to thank each member of the church in Split who welcomed us with open arms, blessing us in every possible way and loving me as a daughter and a sister! Sjo, I left Croatia with so much richness in my heart and truly received way more than I could give at that time! The friendships, the laughs, the endless walks in town , the unforgetable ice-cream and every detail of ´croatian-style´is of such value for me and I will always treasure my time in Croatia with a blessed heart and a big smile!

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