So after really enjoying being back on the road, spending time in the Northern Territory we were on our way to Lake Argyle just over the boarder in Western Australia. We had just left a small town Timber Creek, we were cruising along nicely when I heard a not so nice sound coming from the engine, I pulled over straight away and as I did all we could see was smoke pouring out from everywhere we thought the car was actually on fire. It wasn't, it was oil burning.
As we were on the side of the road once again without phone service many people stopped to try and help, but there was two ladies who were nurses in the area who stopped and allowed us to use their satellite phone to contact racv. Praise God that they were passing us at that exact time.
Since we have had a lot of experience breaking down on the side of the road, we all remained calm, pulled out our awning and had some lunch while we waited for the tow truck to arrive.
We had a beautiful scenic drive along the way..until smoke was all over the outside of our vehicle...
We were towed to a caravan park in Kunanurra, Western Australia where we have been for over a week now.
The staff here are so friendly and helpful, lending us their cars, giving us large freshly caught barramundi.
They have been great!
We have been just relaxing by the lake and in the pool for most days.
Racv are towing our caravan and car down to our choice of destination Bunbury, Western Australia and flying us all there too.
We were planning on staying in Bunbury for quite a few months anyway, it's just a little earlier than expected.
Now I know it all seems doom and gloom but we are on a faith led journey and it's in times like this that our faith really kicks in. We can sit and moan and get upset or we can just deal with the situation as it unfolds. This is the third major and very expensive breakdown we've had on our over 22 month trip. Its not what we wanted or expected but things happen in life. All we can do is do our best to overcome these obstacles. We will not give up on our dreams and calling of travelling Australia together and ministering the Gospel to people
For all you praying people following our journey I ask that you would join us in Prayer for a good outcome for the vehicle and also the rest of our Journey.
God gave me a scripture as we were praying - Philippians 4 :4- 7
For now its off to the pool to relax all my worries away.
Shane.
