Writing from the plane now. The trip started off for me in a whole new way. This veteran trip leader left his passport, wallet and cash for ministry projects on his desk at home. Never done that before. Had to run home before we even left for the airport. I had to remind myself that I was so busy taking care of everyone else, I needed to take care of me too.
Once we’d gathered and prayed we packed all twenty of us into our transport (thx Erik & Grant) and got up to LAX without any issues.
A few more moments for prayer when we learned that American Airlines was enforcing a new embargo against traveling with oversize bags, crates, tubs and boxes. Jourdan initiated a moment of prayer for an exception – to no avail; but we now could rest knowing God had a different plan for us. Our crew quickly got to work repacking into alternate luggage (abandoned suitcases provided for free by AA desk staff), even breaking down the basketball goal into our new bags. (We had to leave the plexiglass backboard behind.)
It’s been uneventful since then, getting through the TSA bodyscan, some dinner in the terminal and boarding our flight to Miami. All too soon we will arrive in the middle of the night – 5am ET but 2am to our bodies.
So it’s time to get a few short hours of rest before we get on our way…
More to come, more to pray… (Please get all our bags there, Lord!)
P.S. In Miami now.
I am so glad all went well. Just a little heads up Colin does speak a little French, but on the down side the handy man gene skipped a generation. Gary wanted me to pass this bit of info on to Rick, but he can sure fix a bike. Remember to love God, love people and have a blast.
We are all praying for you at home.
Sissy and Gary Jordan