Aussies use the phrase "fair dinkum" to describe something that is true and genuine. That is the kind of love we've been shown everyday.
When we took our Native Animals tour, we passed a Kingdom Hall about an hour outside of Melbourne. The driver slowed down. To our surprise, they had posted a banner welcoming us international delegates. When we arrived at the animal sanctuary, there were brothers and sisters there to greet us. It was incredible.
When we took our Great Ocean Road tour, our driver stopped about an hour into the drive for us to use the restroom. We were greeted by the brothers from that area. They stood there all morning, even school aged children, with the sole purpose of welcoming us. The tour bus company arranged for a lunch break. Sure enough, more brothers and sisters were there. On our drive home, we were promised a tea break. It turned out to be a gathering with dinner arranged by a few congregations. We met so many loving brothers and sisters. Evidently they were doing that everyday for basically two weeks! They had to rush home from convention on Sunday to be ready for delegates on Monday. It blows my mind and melts my heart.
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