You may ask what my plans are, my vision for ‘Sally’s Adventure’. Firstly it is to glorify God and all He has and is doing in my life and the world around us. A scripture verse that has inspired me on my travel through life is from Proverbs 3:5-6New King James Version (NKJV)
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths”.
As mentioned in my first blog Welcome to Sally’s new blog I have been looking for an opportunity to return to ministry and had been seeking the Lord for His leading and timing. I have also wanted to visit my many friends who are still ministering in various Asian and African countries.
Originally I had planned to go to Africa first but due to strange visa regulations in S Africa which would not permit me to go for a short time and then return after visiting other African nations I felt I should instead go via Asia. This is of course a plan in the making and can and probably will change frequently. ‘The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps’. Proverbs 16:9
Here’s what eventuated:
First Chapter – Australian trip – 2014
I planned to leave Sydney and drive to Melb (between 24th and 30th Aug). I finally left Sydney Tue 23rd September, (Read more: On the Road at Last)
I visited friends and family in Victoria and South Australia before tackling the endless road across the Nullarbor, following the setting sun to Perth.
Second Chapter – Asia – 2015
I arrived in Perth 1am on 19 October. (Read chapters on Perth – Adapting to Perth) I eventually flew out on 15th February for Malaysia for Chinese New Year. Then to Cambodia where I stayed for two months before heading off to Thailand where I enjoyed 3 months catching up with friends. I also visited friends in Malaysia, then back to Thailand, Phuket for a week to visit friends, then to India for a month.
I had originally wanted 2 months in India but was unable to get a 60 day visa. This change my plans once more and because I felt I most likely would be staying in Perth for some time after I returned to look after my aging mother I decided I would take off to Africa that same year instead of the following year. These plans were a work in progress as I look to the Lord for His leading before returning home to Perth. I visited friends in Mumbai and Goa then to Singapore where I finally meet up with friends who had visited me in Perth, From Singapore I flew via Doha to Cape Town, South Africa.
Third Chapter – Africa – 2015
This was where there was a possibility of going two ways –
Depending on my circumstances and of course where the Lord lead, I had thought about going to Spain and the UK via Israel. I would have like to stop at these places to visit friends and family before entering Africa from the north through Sierra Leone. But due to the outbreak of Ebola and the change of plan for India and 2016 when I may stay at home to care for my aging mother I chose instead to head for Africa.
I visited my good friend, Yvonne in South Africa. From here I flew to Uganda where I assist with the Wakisa Ministries.
Since making my original planes before leaving Perth in Feb 2015 there had been many changes. I originally was not going to visit the African Continent till March 2016 after returning to Australia in November 2015. Due to my mother’s ill health while I was in Asia I thought it better to travel to Africa before going home. I would then be free to stay to care for her Perth.
I never did reach Nigeria due to problems with visas and finally arrived back to where it all began in Perth 29 February 2016.
Forth Chapter – Great South Land – 2016
After a week in Perth staying with Mum I headed to the northwest of WA to visit my sister in Broome. I then returned to Perth where I lived with Mum for 6 months before moving to my own place. During this time I had an adventure in Sydney and Queensland with my friend Vi-Lay. This was a bit of a break during the time I cared for my Mum which I speak about in the Fifth Chapter – Dementia Care – 2017
Sixth Chapter – Beyond Care – 2019
Life Beyond Care started just after my mother’s death in June 2019. This new adventure is to ‘spy out the land’ to see where the Lord might be leading me for further ministry. This come to an abrupt end as we entered into a New Era as Covid 19 swept the world into turmoil.
Seventh Chapter – New Era – 2020
This was Strange New World we were entering into and learning to adapt to.
Eighth Chapter – Time of Learning – 2022 took me back to the classroom this time to lean more about plants so that I could not only improve my gardening skills but also to help others.
Ninth Chapter – Imparting Knowledge – 2023. Having a wealth of knowledge in a variety of areas I was eager to share and pass on what I could to help others. During this time I was blessed to visit Bali where I saw and participated in a variety of activities imparting knowledge and helping others.