I am blogging from Prayer Mountain. We all made it here, and by God's grace, so did our luggage. Everything went well and smooth with customs, the flight, and the bus ride. The stars are beautiful tonight. The sky is so crisp and clear. The weather feels like fall. We are settling in to our rondavels for the night as we're 6 hours ahead of the States.
The flight was 18 hours but didn't feel that long. It's hard to say what time our bodies think it is, but adjustments are coming easy. Our team is amazing and so blessed to be here. It's surreal.
We stopped at Steers (like Burger King) on the way for some dinner and Moses (our bus driver) got us here safe and sound. Some of us are up to go for a run at 7 a.m., and we'll all meet at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast with Beth and Darryl who are our "hostesses" and were graciously here to meet us when we arrived. Thank-you for all of your prayers as God is so faithful.
We will update you tomorrow on our day. It sounds like we're taking some time to rest and enjoy this beautiful country before we start clinic on Monday. We love you all. We'll read comments soon, so leave any that you want to share.
In Christ...
Answered prayer that you all made it there safe and sound!! Rest up and we'll check back again here later! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
ReplyDeleteGlad everyone made it safely! We will continue to pray for you.
ReplyDeleteShe She: We love and miss you! Looking forward to reading about your adventures! Hugs and kisses from Buggy and Dalt!
Happy to hear that you have arrived safely and are able to rest a little...so eager to hear how the Lord will use you all in the coming days.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear all is well. Believing for abundant provision and blessing on the team in the days ahead. Love to all.
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Glad to hear you all made it there safely with your luggage. I look forward to read how God is using you over there. Take care.
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So, it's 3:45a.m. in Phoenix so you're day has well begun and you are discovering Africa. I can almost picture it in my mind! Praying God will take care of all of you so you can take care of Africa! Happy Mother's Day to you and the mothers there!
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord y'all have safely gotten there to make His name famous and heal some physical pains along the way. So excited for all you...this is such an awesome opportunity for each of you and for His will for us as God's children. I pray you all are led by His guidance in words and actions as you prepare for clinic. All our love and prayers from the States as you provide generosity to those who can't repay you as a testament to His gift to us.
ReplyDeleteAsh - we love you so much! I know what you're feeling right now is a once in a lifetime thing. So excited for y'all!!! Thanks for the description in your post of your surroundings. Mommy loved her card (and the photobook I made..will bring to our reunion!) Be praying for you.
Love and miss you more than you know, your bff, Mommy, and Daddy
We're so glad that everyone made it to Africa safely! We will continue to keep you all in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteMelanie, Hymen and Christina - Take care and I can't wait to hear all about your trip when you return. Be blessed...
-Calondra
Glad you all made it safely. Tell my wife Briana T. Have a happy mother's day, thanks for being a great mom to my kids, I love you and looking I'm forward to finally being back home soon so we can hang out again.
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So glad to hear that you all made it safely and can't wait to start hearing some great stories as I've heard over the last couple of years. Keeping you in our prayers daily. Take care and get plenty of rest today because you'll certainly need it beginning tomorrow. Brandi and David, We love you, everyone here sending hugs and kisses and says hello!
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Thank God for His traveling mercies that He has shown the entire group.Melanie I hope you are doing well. I pray that the Lord empowers you with divine boldness and strength as you embark on this mission. God bless you for your heart of service. Looking forward to hearing all the exploits that the Lord will perform through you in South Africa. Take care.
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Thank you so much for the updates - all day long I am thinking of you all and praying for you. I see God already answered some prayers for safe travel and clearing customs. You are now all successful drug smugglers :)
ReplyDeleteI miss prayer mountain - y'all soak it up - get up early, watch the sun rise, spend time with God, and praise Him at night as thousands of stars appear before your eyes...
I am so glad to see that ya'll made it there safely and were able to rest up on Sunday! I hope the first day at the clinic went well! We will all continue to send prayers up for each and every one of you! Trav, Nick and I are so very proud of you for everything you have accomplished. We miss you very much and will see you soon! We love you!!!
ReplyDeleteMelanie, I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you this morning as I know that you have already started your day that you will be successful in whatever you do today and through out the entire trip.
ReplyDeleteCorky, I am so proud of you for taking this trip and for the wonderful young man that you have become. Who would have known how you would have turned out when I changed that first diaper!!
ReplyDeleteLove & blessings,
Aunt Dimples
Hello. I hope you guys are having lots of fun while extending the love of Christ beyond the borders of the United States.To Melanie, I hope that you are a having a purpose fulfilling trip. Looking forward to seeing and talking to you soon!
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