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Foundations

Over the last few weeks we have been revisiting the importance of building upon the correct foundations that YHVH outlined through Moses.  These important truths can often be interpreted through our previous experiences, doctrines and beliefs so it's vital that we search the scriptures periodically to refresh and vitalise our understanding.  How kind is our Adoni that He meets us where we're at, draws us into the light of His truth and sets us free to worship Him in spirit and in truth.

Last weekend we gathered at Hebron to worship YHVH and share our lives with each other.  How extraordinarily blessed are we to have such sweet company and a fantastic property to enjoy.  Of course that doesn't mean it's all sunshine and lollipops as we have those times when we need to put another before ourselves, to cover a multitude of sins with our love or on the rare occasion, confront an error.  However, these are often the times that the Spirit of YHVH accomplishes a strengthening and knitting together. 

We were so blessed to have Sandy Thomas visit us.  Sandy is one of those rare individuals that leaves you smiling and you just feel blessed having been in his company.  May YHVH continue to bless you in Mildura, Sandy!
Mates from way back.
The guys erected a fence to create a smaller paddock and protect our young trees.  This is arduous work but it gives us greater flexibility in moving the sheep around and also increases the value of the property. 

 The capers are doing very well this year and here we are ensuring each plant is properly watered and picking our first crop of capers.  We will go over each plant once a week to continue the picking cycle until the season is over and process the capers as go.  Within a couple of weeks we'll be able to sample them.  This will be the sixth year we have had these amazingly resilient plants and we are anticipating a decent crop off them next year.


Trevor and Neal were kept busy swinging gates.  Have I told you before that I love gates?  They make moving around the property so much easier and just make things look proper.  I do like a bit of visual order about the place!


During the holiday break the family has been up enjoying what Hebron has to offer and Brendan has been busy finishing fencing, gates and the orchard watering.  There are three trout in our lower dam and try as we might we were unable to catch them, so they're safe to live another day.

Hebron is such a delight and to see the slow but sure improvements is very satisfying. 

May YHVH's name be lifted high in our comings together.

Shalom.

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